{"id":5897,"date":"2025-03-12T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T14:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golive.clarku.edu\/school-of-business\/?page_id=5897"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:23:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:23:38","slug":"accounting-mba-masters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business\/academics\/graduate-programs\/accounting-mba-masters\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting, MBA\/Master&#8217;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-mba-m-s\">Accounting, MBA | 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 MBA\/Master's Sub-Header\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" 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proven management practices to set yourself apart among number-crunching professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Clark University MBA\/M.S. in Accounting dual-degree master\u2019s program, you\u2019ll gain the same expertise in accounting and global business theory as you would by earning the two degrees individually \u2014 in a fraction of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our highly personalized, thoroughly interactive, liberal arts approach incorporates the legal, political, ethical, social, and environmental aspects of responsible management and accounting practices. Armed with a cross-sector skill set, you\u2019ll be well positioned to solve complex management challenges and help global organizations tap into emerging markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is STEM-designated for students beginning study in fall of 2023. International students who graduate with a STEM degree today may be eligible to remain in the U.S. for up to 36 months on Optional Practical Training (OPT).<\/p>\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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_171826371-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Businessman working on Desk office business financial accounting calculate\" class=\"wp-image-2699\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-an-mba-master-s-in-accounting-at-clark-university\">Why an MBA\/Master\u2019s in Accounting at Clark University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Qualify to sit for the CPA exam with a high likelihood for success\u2014Clark University accounting graduates achieved a 70% pass rate in 2016 (third highest among Massachusetts universities).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop the cross-sector skill set you need to help organizations tap into emerging markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join a close-knit learning community representing 90+ countries and 150 nonprofit and business partners around the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in a highly collaborative learning environment with talented peers and scholar-practitioner faculty who share with you their deep leadership experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursue the degree on your own terms with options for part-time, full-time, online, on campus, and accelerated study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull testimonial triple-bottom-margin has-gray-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column lifted is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bringing American Accounting Principles Home to China\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/282351851?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-bringing-american-accounting-principles-home-to-china\">Bringing American accounting principles home to China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Helen Wang, pursuing her M.S. in accounting in the School of Business, came to Clark University because of its prestigious reputation in Beijing. 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Clark offered me lots of opportunities, and that\u2019s very unique.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014<strong>Helen Want<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\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 accounting skills will I learn?<\/summary>\n<p>Skills you will learn include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An understanding of the cultural, economic, environmental and political factors shaping management today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to develop innovative solutions to complex management challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insight into how to solve real-world problems in a global context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competencies to help your organization tap into emerging markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auditing and tax strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal aspects of accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding of accounting information systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost-volume-profit analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration and communication skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does it take to complete the dual-degree program?<\/summary>\n<p>Most full-time students complete both degrees in 2.5 to 3 years. 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