Welcome to the MS in Accounting

If you applied to D'Amore-McKim with unofficial or scanned copies of your transcripts, remember to request your official documents be sent to us. To be considered “official,” your transcript must be sent directly to Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business from your institution AND it must include your final semester grades with the degree conferral date.

If you have not yet graduated from your undergraduate institution, please wait to have your transcript sent after you complete your degree.

We accept official transcripts from the National Student Clearinghouse (www.studentclearinghouse.org), Parchment (www.parchment.com), and eSCRIP-SAFE (www.escrip-safe.com). You can request to have your transcript emailed to us at gradtranscripts@northeastern.edu, or select your program name through each service. 

• Parchment program name: Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business
• National Student Clearinghouse program name: Northeastern University-D'Amore-McKim Grad Programs

If you earned a degree outside the United States, you must request a course-by-course international credential evaluation. Graduate Accounting students are encouraged to use Center for Educational Documentation (CED) for international transcript evaluation. If you are planning to apply to sit for the CPA exam, Massachusetts only accepts evaluations from CED. 

We will also accept an evaluation by any organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Many of our applicants use the services of World Education Services (www.wes.org). Please reach out to gspa@northeastern.edu if you have any questions. 

Northeastern has a test-optional policy and does not currently require a GMAT or GRE score to complete an application for admission. If you include an unofficial test score with your application, the admissions committee will consider this in its admission and relevant scholarship award decisions. You must provide an official copy of your test score report as a condition of enrollment. For more information, review our admissions policies.

If you applied to D'Amore-McKim with unofficial or scanned copies of your English language proficiency test score, remember to request that your official documents be sent to us. We accept English language proficiency test scores from TOEFL iBT® (www.toefl.org), IELTS (www.ielts.org), Duolingo (englishtest.duolingo.com), and PTE Academic (www.pearsonpte.com).

Remember to “Claim Your Northeastern University Online Account” if you have not done it already. You should have received an email with instructions and a unique personalized link for you to use. Claiming your Northeastern account is an important step that will set up your Northeastern email and ensure you have access to the many university services, systems, and resources you'll use daily as a student.

If you need assistance or have questions about your online account, contact Northeastern's IT Service Desk by phone at 617.373.4357 or email help@northeastern.edu.

Complete the University Health Report

By law, all incoming Northeastern University students must provide certain health history information before arriving on campus. Please complete the University Health Report and submit the completed report to immunizations@northeastern.edu or fax it to 617-373-2601.

Massachusetts law requires that every student enrolled in a campus-based certificate, diploma, or degree-granting program participate in their school's student health program or a health benefit plan with comparable coverage. You'll automatically be enrolled in the Northeastern University Student Health Plan (NUSHP), which you can waive if you have comparable US-based coverage.

If you're an international student pursuing an F-1 visa, you'll need an I-20 form to proceed with the visa process. To submit your I-20 request, you must first complete your enrollment and claim your mynortheastern account.

Please visit your application portal for instructions. The OGS portal will open in 2024 and we will let you know when you are able to apply.

Northeastern's MS in Accounting program prepares you to thrive in the high-paced accounting field with the technical knowledge required to succeed in the modern business world. Designed for undergraduate accounting majors, our accelerated seven-month program will enhance your accounting expertise and prepare you to sit for the CPA exam with the knowledge and credit hours you need to pursue licensure and begin your career.

You will examine the financial, managerial, accounting, legal, and ethical considerations of accounting, while industry leading faculty share acumen drawn from years of practice as CPAs and PhDs at “Big 4” and other public accounting firms.

MS in Accounting | Program timeline

All incoming MS in Accounting students must attend a program orientation. This orientation will provide an overview of your graduate program and review the resources available as a student.  You'll receive an email from your advisor with details once the date is scheduled. 

Determining where you will live is an important step in preparing to make Boston your home while you are a student. Most students live within a three-mile radius of the campus in the neighborhoods of Back Bay, Fenway, Mission Hill, and South End; however, some of our students choose to commute from other areas of Boston. If you are relocating to Boston or exploring new housing options, Northeastern offers resources to support you.

We know that many future students have questions about how best to finance their MS in Accounting. We believe that financing your education doesn't need to be complicated and have collected the following resources to help you.

Northeastern University's Student Financial Services website is your best resource for the most current and comprehensive information to help prepare you financially.

Your financial aid advisor will work with you one-on-one to answer your questions, point you to resources and provide valuable insight as you navigate the financial commitments of your program. Your advisor will be your partner in understanding the forms, terminology, numbers, and deadlines. Together, you'll create a financial plan that makes sense for you and your family's unique financial circumstances.

You can set up an appointment through the Student Financial Services Inquiry Form, or if you have activated your Northeastern Account, you can book a virtual appointment via the student hub.

Northeastern University and the Dolce Center for the Advancement of Veterans and Servicemembers (CAVS) in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are honored to offer the Yellow Ribbon program.

Once you are registered for classes, a tuition bill will be generated. You will be able to view both your class schedule and your tuition bill via Northeastern's Student Hub.

Your Student Services team will support you in achieving your academic and professional goals, and improving your graduate school experience. Your dedicated advisor is with you throughout graduate student life–they provide academic advising, connect you with resources, and organize student social clubs and events.

A breadth of resources is available to help support and guide you as a student within the D'Amore-McKim community. Get all of the tools and information you need to help make your experience the best it can be.

As an international student studying at Northeastern, there are vast resources available to guide you as you settle into an American education environment. Our community is made up of over 20,000 international students and scholars from 147 different nations across the world—bringing unique and diverse perspectives to the classroom and campus life. Here are some of the tools available to you during your time at D'Amore-McKim:

All admitted students who will be studying with an F-1 visa need to complete an I-20 form in order to move forward with the visa process to come to the United States to study.

Global Student Success (GSS) is dedicated to helping international and non-native English speaking students, as well as scholars, staff, and faculty, at Northeastern through a variety of services and resources.

The Office of Global Services provides the professional expertise and support you need to maintain compliance through immigration, academic, and your employment experiences—helping you remain a valuable member of the Northeastern community.

Your Estimate of Expenses is determined by number of months for which you must show expenses on your I-20 request. The “number of months” in parentheses may differ from actual program length.