2
specialized track options
30
credits toward an MBA
Program snapshot
Format
Full time, Boston campus
Class Begins
Late May
Credits
30
Class Schedule
Monday–Thursday daytime classes; some evening classes
Time to Complete
7 months
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in December; a graduation ceremony is held at the end of the summer term for all graduates from that calendar year.
GMAT Requirement
For the 2021-22 and 2022-2023 academic years, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores to be considered for admission. For more information, review our admissions policies.
F-1 visa compliant?
Yes, full-time study is compliant with F-1 visa requirements.
STEM Designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
No. CPT is not offered at this time, but you’ll have opportunities to gain valuable U.S. professional experience through select courses.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Yes. International students on an F-1 visa may become eligible to work in the U.S. for up to 12 months after completing their program.
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Choose your track
Audit Track
Acquire in-demand skills for a career in audit and assurance.
Tax Track
Master the complexities of tax law and planning.
About our students
Average over the past three years
| Women | 49% |
| Men | 51% |
| International Students | 14% |
| Average Work Experience | Less than 1 year |
| Average GPA | 3.50 |
The MSA program at Northeastern sets a truly professional environment for students. My fellow classmates seem more like colleagues. Everyone in the program actually wants to be there. The people that surround me every day are just as eager to learn and develop their careers as I am. Being around people who are of the same mentality pushes me to really challenge myself.
KEREN DEKEL, MSA’16
Featured Faculty
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MS in Accounting Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, you will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to demonstrate critical thinking in a business environment.