Program Overview

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Introduction to the Graduate School of Management

The Graduate School of Management at Marquette University offers a range of programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundations necessary to succeed in today's complex business environment. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and the Catholic, Jesuit tradition, the school provides an immersive business education that prepares students for real-world challenges.

Undergraduate Programs

The school offers various undergraduate programs, including:

• Majors
• Minors
• Current Student Resources
• Advising Central
• Student Organizations

Graduate School of Management Programs

The Graduate School of Management features several programs, such as:

• MBA | Executive MBA
• MS Accounting & Accounting Analytics
• MS Applied Economics
• MA Corporate Communication
• MS Finance
• Master in Management
• Current Students

Business from Day One

The Graduate School of Management is dedicated to providing a business education that is steeped in academic excellence and the Catholic, Jesuit tradition. This approach ensures that students are immersed in a comprehensive learning environment from the outset.

Real-World Experience

The school's innovative curriculum is designed to develop real-world skills, with applied programs that enable students to tackle complex business problems effectively.

Departments

The Graduate School of Management comprises several departments, including:

Accounting

• Accounting Major
• MS in Accounting
• MS in Accounting Analytics
• Accounting Faculty Directory

Management and Human Resources

• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Human Resources

Economics

• Business Econ Major Course Requirements
• BA Econ Major Course Requirements
• Business Analytics Major
• Minor Course Requirements

International Business

• International Business Major
• Study Abroad
• International Business Faculty

Finance

• Finance Major
• Real Estate Major
• Finance Faculty Directory
• Career Resources & Networking Events

Marketing

• Major Course Requirements
• Marketing Faculty Directory
• Minor Course Requirements
• Center for Professional Selling

Supply Chain and Systems Intelligence

• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Business Analytics
• Information Systems
• Artificial Intelligence

Career Center

The Career Center offers a range of resources and services, including:

Career Resources

• Exploring majors and careers
• Cover letters, resumes & other documents
• Building a network
• Job & internship search strategies
• Interviews and offers
• Internship for academic credit

Employers

• Campus recruitment
• Job & internship postings
• Staff & hours

Centers/Programs

The school features several centers and programs, such as:

Center for Applied Economics

• Applied Global Business Learning
• Marburg Memorial Lecture
• Faculty & Staff

AIM

• About AIM
• AIM Major
• Faculty & Staff

Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership

• Conferences & Events
• Center Newsletter
• Faculty & Staff

Commercial Banking Program

• Application
• Advisory Board & Sponsors
• Founders

Center for Supply Chain Management

• What is Supply Chain Management?
• Faculty & Staff

Center for Professional Selling

• About the Center
• Faculty & Staff

MS in Accounting Analytics

The MS in Accounting Analytics degree offers an enhanced focus on technology skills and business analytics software, while maintaining a strong foundation in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. This STEM-designated program allows international students to apply for 36 months of Optional Practical Training.

Nationally Ranked

The program is ranked #35 in Best Accounting Programs by U.S. News Best Graduate Programs.

Program Details

The MS in Accounting Analytics program requires 31 total credit hours and includes:

Required Accounting Core

• ACCO 6001 Accounting Professional Communication (1 credit)
• ACCO 6511 Taxation Corporations, Partnerships
• ACCO 5060 Accounting Analytics
• ACCO 6520 Advanced Corporate Issues
• ACCO 6535 Fraud Examination and Analytics or ACCO 6065 Advanced Accounting Analytics

Required Business Analytics Core

• MBA 6100 Business Analytics
• COSC 6520 Data Analytics
• COSC 6820 Data Ethics
• INSY 5056 IT Governance

Electives

• 6 credits of accounting electives required

Application Details

The program has rolling admission, with application deadlines as follows:

• Summer 2025: May 5
• Fall 2025: August 14 International students should apply by:
• Fall semester: May 1
• Spring semester: October 1

The application requires:

• A completed or nearly-completed bachelor's degree in accounting (or equivalent)
• A completed online application form and $50 fee
• Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges
• Minimum 2.750 GPA
• Official test scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Exam (GRE) for applicants with a GPA below 3.000
• Essay questions on the application form
• Resume or job profile
• Two letters of recommendation if applying for financial aid
• Possible interview

Tuition and Financial Aid

The tuition rate is $1,400 per credit. Merit-based aid, graduate assistantships, and fellowships are available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses.

Learning Outcomes

The program defines and collects data on learning outcomes, which include:

1. Apply critical thinking to accounting issues and solve applied/analytical business problems
2. Demonstrate effective analytical communication skills
3. Demonstrate competency in the preparation of accounting data for analysis
4. Apply ethical reasoning to accounting/business/data issues
5. Demonstrate competency in utilization of accounting analytic tools

Each goal has measurable learning outcomes that are assessed on a regular cycle for assurance of learning.