Boost your career: analytical skills needed

The online master of accounting analytics (MAA) program offers students a flexible path to attain a specialized degree that will place students a step ahead in today’s business environment. The program curriculum provides a deep dive into a well-rounded selection of accounting topics while placing an emphasis on expanding students’ analytical skills – skills critical to the accounting profession.

All courses will be delivered in an online asynchronous format providing students the convenience of completing their coursework from anywhere.

This program can be completed in 12 months if started in the spring or summer semesters.

Degree requirements
Sample program
FAQ

Study-online

MAA program features

  • Fully asynchronous online program with accelerated courses delivered in short time blocks.
  • Full-time or part-time degree-completion path to cater to the working professional’s schedule.
  • Program focused on developing students’ analytics and quantitative modeling skills.
  • A curated set of courses designed to best fit the needs of working accounting professionals.
  • Opportunity for accelerated career growth and increased lifetime earnings potential.
Dan Biersdorf

My job deals with a variety of stakeholders with all kinds of different backgrounds, so simplifying financials and analytics into succinct and easy-to-understand dashboards and tools is incredibly valuable.

Dan Biersdorf, vice president of studio operations for NBCUniversal, Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles, California

MAA program details

Admission and fees

Apply to the MAA program

Online application
Successful applicants have a strong academic record and good communication skills.

Application requirements

  • Resume.
  • Official college transcripts.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • Statement of purpose.
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English score for non-native English speakers.

**This program is not approved in SEVIS to issue Forms I-20 or DS-2019 for F-1 or J-1 status. However, an international student who has an F-1/J-1 status for another full-time, residential program can add this online program as a second major.

Application deadline
Admission materials submitted by:
Summer semester 2024: March 15
Fall semester 2024: June 15
Spring semester 2025: November 15

GMAT/GRE
Not required

Format and length
100 percent online

Program tuition and fees*

$818/credit hour + fees

*Tuition and fee rates are subject to change
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Graduate certificates

The Ivy College of Business currently has six graduate certificate programsEach certificate requires 12-15 credits — some of which may apply to your MACC degree. See your advisor for more information, or email busgrad@iastate.edu.

Graduate-student

What should I do next?

Customized career advice

Whether you’re angling for a promotion or you want to polish your resume, the Graduate Career Services team offers each student personalized, custom advice and services for your climb up the corporate ladder.   

Connect with us

Graduate Student Services

1420 Gerdin Business Building
2167 Union Drive
Ames, Iowa 50011
busgrad@iastate.edu
515-294-8118

 

Questions?

Send us an email: busgrad@iastate.edu or call 515-294-8118.