Accounting (M.S.)

Lerner’s Department of Accounting & Management Information Systems (MIS) offers the master of science degree in accounting. You will extend your education with advanced study in each of the major areas of the field of accounting, finance and quantitative methods. The accounting program prepares you for a professional career in public accounting, consulting, information systems, industry or government.

*Total cost and time to complete the program varies, depending on curriculum choices, personal schedules and program fees.

Choose Your Focus

Specialize your education with in-depth study. You may also choose to complete the M.S. in accounting degree without selecting a major. We offer majors in:

• Financial management
• Controllership
• Management information systems
• Analytics

Choose Your Pace

The M.S. in accounting program offers both full-time and part-time courses of study.

Full time: 1.5-2 years
All other full-time students

Part time: 2-5 years
Part-time students

Program Requirements

For the most accurate and up-to-date degree requirements, visit UD’s course catalog. Under the Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems, select “Display Programs” to find your degree and view course options and sequencing.

STEM Business Program

The M.S. in accounting with a major in either analytics or management information systems qualifies as a STEM-designated program. This type of program builds the quantitative, analytical and technical skills employers prioritize today, such as data analysis, AI fundamentals, financial modeling and technological proficiency. STEM occupations are high earning, with a median wage double that of non-STEM fields, and are projected to grow faster than overall employment, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Faculty Research

Learn from faculty conducting research in exciting areas of the accounting field.

Faculty research areas include corporate disclosure and financial reporting issues, domestic and international financial reporting, taxation of financial instruments, capitalization requirements, tax law, compensation, voluntary disclosure, corporate governance, financial statement analysis, decision-making in accounting and auditing settings and more.

Career Opportunities

Accounting is always in demand. Having a master’s degree in accounting provides numerous career opportunities. Graduates work in public accounting, consulting, finance or for the government.

Lerner Graduate Success

After graduation in 2024, 97% of masters-level students were employed (earning an average salary of $90,870). The Career Outcomes website reports what our graduates do, where they work and the salaries they make.

Contact Us

Michael J. Jung, director of masters degree programs in accounting
mjung@udel.edu

Sarah Dix, academic program coordinator
sarahdix@udel.edu

News

• Lerner Career Lab Prepares Students for Real-World Careers - Lerner Career Services introduces Career Lab, a monthly workshop using employer-designed job simulations to help undergraduate and graduate business students gain hands-on experience, explore career paths and build job-ready skills.
• NABA: Advancing Accounting Leaders - NABA members mentored local students, attended a regional conference, and visited EY NYC, gaining leadership, career insights, and alumni connections.
• Accounting Students Association: Reinvigorated, Reorganized - ASA’s buddy program pairs upperclassmen with newer majors, offering mentoring, résumé support and guidance while fostering a strong service-minded community
• Celebrating Excellence in Accounting - This fall, UD’s Accounting and MIS Department celebrated standout student achievements, alumni engagement, faculty awards, and active student organizations. Highlights include the Jeffrey Heimann Memorial Award recipients, EY-led assurance sessions, a CPA alumni panel and strong mentoring programs
• Heimann Memorial Award Honorees - Four exceptional accounting majors earned the Jeffrey Heimann Memorial Award for top academics and impactful internships honoring a beloved UD alumnus.

Admissions Information

Learn more about master of science in accounting admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.