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    Accounting and Data Analytics (M.S.)

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    East Lansing, USMSOnline2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $24,517.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits

    Accounting and Data Analytics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, online MS program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $24,517 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides technical accounting knowledge and data analytics skills through foundational accounting courses, data analysis, and concentrations in areas such as accounting analytics, taxation, managerial analysis, or transaction services.

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    5 (US News)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 79 with no subscore below 17 (MSU graduate general)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 overall (MSU graduate general)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $18,750.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Accounting and Data Analytics (M.S.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Accounting and Data Analytics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is $24,517 across 30 required credits.
    Is Accounting and Data Analytics (M.S.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Accounting and Data Analytics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Accounting and Data Analytics (M.S.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Accounting and Data Analytics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Accounting and Data Analytics (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA
    Is Accounting and Data Analytics (M.S.) at Michigan State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Accounting and Data Analytics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.