Download a brochure about DePaul’s online Master of Science in Accountancy and discover how this program serves as your direct entry point into one of the nation’s largest accounting markets.

DePaul University’s online Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) at the Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business is more than an online degree. It’s a structured pathway into one of the largest accounting markets in the U.S.

Designed for career changers and early-career professionals, the program pairs a high-touch, faculty-engaged online experience with direct access to Chicago’s employer ecosystem. Build connections with Big 4 firms, major mid-tier firms and Fortune 500 companies while completing your degree remotely. With optional in-person events in Chicago and a CPA-aligned curriculum, you’ll gain the credentials, network and career support to launch your accounting career—in as little as one year.

• 48 quarter hours (12 courses: 8 core, 4 elective)
• As little as 1 year (full-time) or ~1.5 years (part-time)
• 3 starts per year: Fall, Winter, Summer
• No GMAT required

• No accounting background required—designed for career switchers
• $8,000 scholarship available to all students
• High-touch learning with faculty engagement and career mentorship

DePaul’s Online MSA serves as your bridge into Chicago, one of the nation’s top accounting hubs, home to all Big 4 firms and countless mid-tier and Fortune 500 employers. Unlike fully online programs with no local ties or local programs requiring relocation, DePaul connects you directly to Chicago’s employer ecosystem while you complete your degree remotely. Participate in optional in-person networking events, job fairs and Executive-in-Residence programs that bring you face-to-face with hiring managers and industry leaders. You’ll build a professional network before you even graduate, positioning yourself for career opportunities in Chicago and beyond.

Starting from scratch? DePaul’s MSA is built for you. With no prerequisite accounting coursework required, the program provides a clear, structured path from career changer to CPA-ready professional. You’ll master foundational accounting principles and advance through specialized topics like forensic accounting and data analytics, all while receiving high-touch support from faculty who are subject matter experts and industry leaders. Benefit from a guided, connected learning experience designed to help you transition into a new profession with confidence.

DePaul’s Online MSA serves as your bridge into Chicago, one of the nation’s top accounting hubs, home to all Big 4 firms and countless mid-tier and Fortune 500 employers. Unlike fully online programs with no local ties or local programs requiring relocation, DePaul connects you directly to Chicago’s employer ecosystem while you complete your degree remotely. Participate in optional in-person networking events, job fairs and Executive-in-Residence programs that bring you face-to-face with hiring managers and industry leaders. You’ll build a professional network before you even graduate, positioning yourself for career opportunities in Chicago and beyond.

DePaul’s online MSA delivers a high-touch experience that goes far beyond asynchronous learning. You’ll benefit from faculty engagement, career mentorship, résumé and interview coaching and access to DePaul’s Executive-in-Residence program, connecting you with professionals from leading firms and organizations throughout your program. While you complete coursework 100% online, you have the option to participate in in-person job fairs and networking events in Chicago, giving you direct exposure to employers and career opportunities in one of the country’s most dynamic accounting markets.

Each course in DePaul’s online Master of Science in Accountancy builds progressively to strengthen and expand your accounting expertise. With 8 core courses covering essential accounting fundamentals and 4 electives allowing you to explore specialized areas, you’ll develop the technical skills and strategic thinking needed to excel in the profession.

Explore diverse business disciplines, connect with expert faculty who are active practitioners, and gain a deep understanding of the relationship between accounting, finance, and broader business strategy. You also have the option to take select electives in person in Chicago to deepen your learning and networking opportunities.

ACC 646 Forensic Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

ACC 637 Data Mining and Analytics

ACC 545 Advanced Topics in Accounting Theory

ACC 551 Tax Treatment of Corporations and Partnerships

Whether you’re changing careers or accelerating your path to the CPA, DePaul’s MSA provides the credentials, connections, and support you need to succeed:

• Direct access to Chicago’s accounting employer ecosystem
• High-touch online learning with faculty engagement and career mentorship
• CPA-aligned curriculum with no accounting background required
• Optional in-person networking events and job fairs in Chicago
• Completion in as little as one year
• DePaul’s renowned Blue Demon alumni network

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