The Accounting and Data Analytics (MS) program is designed to equip graduates with a deep understanding of how data analytics is transforming the accounting profession. Tailored for current and aspiring accounting professionals, the program blends advanced accounting knowledge with state-of-the-art analytical tools and techniques. Students develop the skills needed to interpret complex data, generate strategic insights, and support high-stakes decisions in public accounting, corporate finance, and advisory services. Graduates will be well-prepared to lead in aÌýdynamic, technology-driven global business environment.
The program offers courses in:
- Advanced Strategic Cost and Management Systems
- Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Advanced Data Analytics
- Predictive Analytics
- Database Design Concepts
- Machine Learning
- Foundation of Federal Income Tax
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Graduates are prepared for roles across public accounting, corporate finance, nonprofit, and government contexts. Common outcomes include:
Public Accounting: Audit/assurance associate, tax associate, data analytics specialist in CPA firms; progression to senior, manager, and partner track.
Corporate & Managerial Accounting: Staff/senior accountant, cost accountant, revenue accountant, and FP&A analyst supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
Data & Analytics: Financial data analyst, business intelligence analyst, analytics translator supporting dashboarding, KPI design, and decision modeling.
Risk, Controls & Compliance: Internal auditor, SOX/compliance analyst, IT audit/controls analyst focusing on data‑driven risk assessment.
Forensic & Fraud: Fraud examiner, forensic accounting analyst assisting investigations, litigation support, and anomaly detection.
Nonprofit & Government: Grants/accounting analyst, governmental auditor, and program finance roles with mission‑driven organizations and agencies.
Leadership Pathways: With experience and credentials (e.g., CPA, CMA, CISA), advancement to accounting manager, controller, director of analytics, or CFO.
The tuition rates are posted onÌýthis page.Ìý
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ also partners with many organizations and offers tuition discounts. Tuition discounts are also available for those working in Christian schools.ÌýPlease contact us to find out if your organization has a partnership with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ.Ìý
Additional information on scholarships, grants, and loans is available fromÌýthis page.Ìý
All Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students must have professed a faith in Jesus Christ as Savior as evidenced by providing a personal testimony that details this faith. By submitting an application, students acknowledge the University’s doctrinal position and standards of conduct as outlined in theÌýFoundational Statements. Below are the admission requirements:
- Application:ÌýSubmit theÌýApplication for AdmissionÌýalong with the $25 non-refundable fee. Apply today using codeÌýfaithmatters, and we will waive the fee.Ìý
- Personal Testimony: Describe your conversion to Christ, spiritual growth, and church involvement. (250-500 words)
- Transcripts: Order official transcripts for all conferred degrees to be sent to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ.ÌýApplicants without an undergraduate degree in business may be required to complete one or more preparatory courses.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is regionally accredited byÌýÌý(MSCHE).
Cairn Online has been approved toÌýparticipate in theÌýÌý(NC-SARA), which regionally oversees postsecondary online education.
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