Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics
Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics
Through the exponential growth of data and the development of user-friendly software tools, students equipping themselves with a blend of data analytics and accounting produce higher-quality information and make more informed decisions. The Master's in Accounting Analytics program at the GW School of Business (GWSB) provides students with the tools they need in data visualization, modeling and accountancy for a successful career in the world’s leading accounting and consulting firms, government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
GW's location in Washington, D.C., combined with faculty who are subject matter experts in their fields, maximizes the academic experience, leaving program graduates well-positioned for professional success in a time when experienced accountants are more crucial than ever before. From calculating ESG metrics to identifying corporate corruption with the SEC to helping organizations, large and small, navigate an increasingly complex web of tax regulations, accountants are driving business and the business of government.
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Program Features
Full-time or Part-time
Pursue this degree at your own pace. Average completion time: 1.5 years (full-time) or 2 years (part-time). Entry semester: fall or spring.
Dedicated Career Coaching
Our Fowler Career Center and Careers360 program connect you with employers and mentors in consulting, finance, and marketing.
Degree Options
This degree is eligible for the 4+1 Program.
See Where Our Graduates Have Landed
GWSB’s extensive network of over 60,000 graduates spans 260+ organizations across the public and private sector and around the world. Our alumni regularly connect with current students and fellow alumni, attend events, mentor, and help GWSB evolve and expand. It’s this involvement by our graduates that truly contributes to the success of the school.
- Deloitte
- EY
- FBI
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
- IFC
- IMF
- IRS
- KPMG
- Peace Corps
- The Department of Treasury
- Defense Contract Audit Agency
- Fannie Mae
- US Government Accountability Office
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
- PWC
- World Bank Group
Explore This Program
This STEM-designated accounting analytics program enables students to learn financial statement analysis, financial position measurement, planning, budgeting, auditing and financial markets through theory and application. As they progress, students explore accounting systems and data through programming languages and use statistical models to provide insightful answers in all areas of accounting. The courses provide forward-thinking accounting methodology and prepare students for a technology-forward world.
Sample Courses Below (* indicates an elective course)
Advanced Accounting Principles
- Intermediate Accounting
- Accounting for Internal Decision Making
- Contemporary Auditing Theory
Accounting Analytics & Systems
- Advanced Strategic Cost Management
- Data Analytics for Accounting
- Accounting Information Systems and Electronic Data Processing
- Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics
Data Science & Programming
- Programming for Analytics
- Stochastic Foundation: Probability Models
- Statistics for Analytics I
- Machine Learning I
- Machine Learning II
- Time Forecasting for Analytics
Total Credits: 30 | Commitment: Part-Time or Full-Time | Location: In-Person
Length of Program: Expected completion for the full-time program is under two years
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Admissions Team
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Faculty Director
Academic Advisor
c [dot] frawleygwu [dot] edu (Caroline Frawley)
Why GW Business?
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., our Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics program offers unparalleled access to global institutions, government agencies and multinational corporations. This prime location, combined with our rigorous accounting curriculum, provides you with extraordinary learning experiences, internship opportunities and networking prospects.
Designed to develop the next generation of accounting leaders, this program produces graduates who are driving business success and integrity across the globe, from combating corporate corruption with the SEC to navigating complex tax regulations as leaders of major corporations or members of the Big Four.
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