You are considering a new or deeper career path in accounting, and you have questions. You are in the right place. The Graduate Accounting Programs at the Kelley School of Business works with our students to determine the best degree path to fit their career goals.
Watch the five videos below to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about our program.
A bachelor’s degree in accounting positions you for a lot of great jobs—including opportunities in government and at companies looking for internal auditors who understand business processes. If you want to work for an accounting firm, however, you’ll need a CPA, which requires additional education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
The Kelley master’s in accounting, which you can complete in one year, provides advanced accounting knowledge for the CPA exam that isn’t covered in undergraduate courses. Plus, the MSA helps you focus on your career—not just your first job. When you’re up for a promotion or apply for an upper-level position, you’ll stand out from the competition because you have a master’s degree. The Kelley MSA is proven to deliver long-term career stability and financial security.
The Kelley School of Business is known far beyond the state of Indiana. We have long-standing relationships with top accounting firms and global companies—including EY, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, Eli Lilly & Company, and Cummins. For you, that means year-round access to internships and full-time jobs.
At Kelley, you can create a degree path to match your career goals. As an accounting student, you can choose degrees and graduate certificates in:
We also offer programs for students who have no previous experience or education in accounting.
The Kelley School of Business at IUPUI offers three 12 credit graduate certificates that allow you to gain advanced accounting, taxation, or internal audit knowledge—without the commitment of a full master’s degree. A graduate certificate gives you specialized training and will help you stand out for your next career opportunity. Plus, you can apply the credits toward a master’s in accounting or tax when you’re ready.
