{"id":5647,"date":"2025-03-07T16:04:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T21:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golive.clarku.edu\/school-of-business\/?page_id=5647"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:21:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:21:51","slug":"accounting-analytics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate-programs\/accounting-analytics\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting Analytics, M.S."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-accounting-analytics-m-s\">Accounting Analytics, M.S.<\/h1>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><nav class=\"is-responsive wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Accounting Analytics Sub-Header\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" 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big data now drive the accounting world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the accounting profession evolves in response to advanced data technologies, professionals who can bridge financial acumen with analytical expertise are in growing demand across industries. This STEM-designated program equips you with the tools to interpret and manage large datasets, apply statistical techniques, and translate patterns into actionable strategies. You\u2019ll gain advanced accounting knowledge while learning to work with the technologies that are reshaping financial reporting, auditing, compliance, and consulting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-accounting-meets-data-decisions-get-sharper\">Where accounting meets data\u2014decisions get sharper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll complete coursework in accounting, business analytics, and accounting analytics\u2014giving you a cross-functional skill set that blends financial fluency with data insight, and prepares you to identify problems, analyze large datasets, and deliver innovative, real-world solutions. With expert faculty, real-world case studies, and a focus on both technical and strategic skills, you\u2019ll graduate ready to meet the demands of a data-driven profession\u2014and to lead organizations with insight and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout triple-bottom-margin has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees are in tremendous demand across most major industries in the United States. If you graduate with a STEM-designated degree, such as the Master of Science in Accounting Analytics, you may be eligible to remain in this country for up to 36 months on Optional Practical Training (OPT).<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c53c594d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--warm-gray);border-left-width:0.17rem;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);flex-basis:33.33%\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Inquire<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"form_9734c443-82e2-4704-a52f-70387a6727c1\">Loading...<\/div><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gradapply.clarku.edu\/register\/?id=9734c443-82e2-4704-a52f-70387a6727c1&output=embed&div=form_9734c443-82e2-4704-a52f-70387a6727c1\">\/**\/<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWith the data analytics skills to evaluate and interpret results in financial reporting, auditing, and managerial accounting, our students will be well positioned for success in accounting analytics careers in both public and corporate accounting.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><strong>Zhihong Wang, Ph.D.<br>Associate Professor<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-applying-big-data-in-accounting\">Applying big data in accounting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Dr. Wang\u2019s research involves the use of technology to analyze unstructured accounting big data that can generate great impact for businesses and organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What can I do with a master&#8217;s in accounting analytics?<\/summary>\n<p>You\u2019ll use critical thinking skills to gather, evaluate, and interpret information, and enhance your leadership and management skills as you learn how to collaborate with diverse stakeholders within organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have the flexibility to complete your degree at your own pace \u2014 either as a full-time or part-time student, beginning in September. 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