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MBA Accounting

Northeastern University

MS Accounting / MBA Dual Degree

Northeastern's MSA/MBA dual degree is a 15-month intensive that includes a paid 3-month corporate residency at a Big 4 or top accounting firm. At $79,412 flat, it delivers two AACSB-accredited degrees and a 12-credit analytics concentration — with 95% of residents receiving full-time job offers.

Updated August 31, 2026

Program Highlights

Two AACSB degrees (MSA + MBA) in 15 months
Paid 3-month corporate residency at Big 4 or top firm
95% of residents receive full-time job offers
12-credit analytics concentration (data viz, ML, info systems)

Program Details

Tuition

$79,412

Credits

68 credits

Duration

15 months

Format

Campus

Accreditation

AACSB

CPA Ready

Meets 150-Hour Requirement

Tuition, fees, and program details are subject to change. Verify current pricing directly with Northeastern University before making enrollment decisions.

Curriculum Highlights

Business Core (14 credits)Accounting Foundation & Advanced (39 credits)Analytics Concentration (12 credits)Data Visualization & Machine LearningInformation Systems for AccountantsElective (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

1Bachelor's degree in a non-accounting field
2GMAT/GRE required
3Competitive GPA and test scores
4Summer entry — one start date per year

Things to Consider

Full-time campus only — 15 months in Boston
Most expensive MBA-accounting option on this list
Summer entry only (cohort-based, one start per year)
Intensive pace with minimal schedule flexibility
LIFTS Profile

Program Learning Profile

See how Northeastern University's program scores across five key dimensions that help match you to the right CPA review course.

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Learning Format

How the program delivers education

Campus-Based
Hybrid
Synchronous Online
Asynchronous Online
I

Investment

Total program cost

Under $10K
$10K - $25K
$25K - $50K
Over $50K
F

Flexibility

Schedule and pacing options

Full-Time Only
Some Flexibility
Part-Time Available
Fully Self-Paced
T

Time to Complete

Expected program duration

Under 12 Months
12-18 Months
18-24 Months
Over 24 Months
S

Support

Student services and career resources

Minimal
Online Support
Academic Advisors
Full Career Services

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State Eligibility

This program meets CPA education requirements in the following states. Always verify current requirements with your state board.

Common Questions

MS Accounting / MBA Dual Degree FAQ

Starting in January, students complete a paid 3-month residency at a Big 4 or top accounting firm. 95% of eligible students participate, and 95% of those receive full-time job offers — making this essentially a built-in job placement program.
No. The MSA/MBA is a full-time, in-person, cohort-based program on Northeastern's Boston campus. The 15-month structure includes coursework, the corporate residency, and the analytics concentration — all tightly sequenced.
No — the program is specifically designed for non-accounting undergraduates making a career pivot. The 68-credit curriculum covers everything from fundamentals through advanced accounting, plus an MBA and analytics.