M.S. in Accounting

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Develop the data analysis and advanced accounting knowledge to accelerate your career while earning the additional credits you need to be licensed as a CPA in Louisiana*.

You’ll stand apart with a graduate degree from B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration, which stands among the top 1% business schools worldwide accredited in both business and accounting by the AACSB.

*Based on educational requirements within the state of Louisiana.
Review CPA requirements in your state before enrolling.

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30 Hours

Earn your degree in one year.

$14,400

Take advantage of flat-rat tuition for all UL Lafayette online students.

5 Starts

Enroll in January, March, June, August, or October.

Top 1%

We are among the top 1% of business schools accredited in both business and accounting.

Upcoming Start Dates:

June 8

Summer 2026
Apply by May 26

Aug. 24

Fall A 2026
Apply by Aug. 10

Flexible, Affordable, Applicable

Gain the data analytics and tax expertise to make a difference in your career and the lives of your clients through the online master's in accounting program.

Prepare for the New CPA Exam

Enroll in the M.S. in Accounting online for a broad curriculum that prepares you for the challenges and opportunities of public, governmental, and corporate accounting as well as the CPA exam.
Customize your curriculum to focus in auditing or tax to gain the depth of knowledge needed for the discipline section of the CPA exam.

It made a lot of sense to me as the best way to not only promote my own future, but to satisfy the requirements to become a CPA. It just seemed like a win-win-win.”

- Jonathan Kim, CPA

M.S. in Accounting
UL Lafayette

Why choose an M.S. in Accounting?

Tailored for career advancement or Louisiana CPA licensure, our M.S. in Accounting online program offers pathways into public accounting, industry, government, or consulting — your path, your choice. Our graduates have gone on to serve in high-level public and private sector positions.

Designed for working professionals, our AACSB-accredited M.S. in Accounting program offers the convenience of 8-week and 16-week courses delivered 100% online. This flexible format allows you to balance your studies with your busy schedule to earn your degree at your own pace.

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*Based on educational requirements within the state of Louisiana. Review CPA requirements in your state before enrolling.