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MS in Financial Management and Accounting

Gain the technical expertise to launch an impactful career in financial analysis, financial advising, financial management, or public accounting.

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Become a Future-Ready Financial Leader

Be the go-to financial expert

Learn how to report and communicate financial information using relevant accounting frameworks. Develop the skills to analyze data, apply tax principles, and assess business decisions to provide strategic advice.

Fast-track your path to top employers

Secure your dream job faster through career coaching and connections to top recruiting companies.

Set yourself up to pass the CPA exam

Delve into coursework covering the core areas on the CPA exam: auditing and attestation, financial accounting and reporting, and taxation and regulation.

As regulations grow more complex, so do financial management decisions.

With Wisconsin’s Master of Science-Business: Financial Management and Accounting, you’ll gain the skills to navigate these challenges with confidence—and possess the credentials employers are looking for.

Program at a glance

  • One year—Finish in two semesters
  • In-person—100% in person to learn from top-notch professors
  • Relevant—Coursework aligned with emerging topics in the profession

Set Yourself Apart. Open New Doors.

More and more employers are looking to hire finance professionals with accounting expertise or a CPA license. Graduates with this degree are well positioned to work in financial services and security companies, wealth or asset management firms, accounting firms, consulting companies, and other financial institutions.

Common job titles post-graduation

  • Audit associate
  • Tax associate
  • Forensic accountant
  • Internal auditor
  • Accounting data analyst
  • Risk and compliance analyst
  • Information systems auditor
  • Financial planner
  • Wealth management associate
  • Estate planning consultant
  • Risk management analyst
  • Client relationship manager
  • Business analyst
  • Valuation analyst
  • Corporate finance analyst
  • Mergers and acquisitions analyst
  • Investment banking associate
  • FP&A (financial planning and analysis) analyst

Curriculum

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Learn to communicate financial insights, analyze data, and apply strategic thinking to financial management decisions for businesses and individuals. Through hands-on experiential learning, you’ll develop job-ready skills and gain insight into a range of career paths.

Build advanced skills in:

  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Taxation
  • Managerial accounting
  • Accounting information systems

Tailor your coursework to your goals

Gain foundational expertise in financial management and accounting—plus choose additional coursework in one of three specialized career pathways: accounting analytics, financial advising, or capital management.

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Faculty Spotlights

Brett Killion

On customizing your path to success

“This program bridges the gap between accounting and finance, equipping you with the technical expertise and strategic mindset top employers demand. With flexible pathways in public accounting, financial advising, and corporate finance, you can tailor your experience to match your career goals.”
Brett Killion
Program Director, MS in Financial Management and Accounting
Emily Griffith

On gaining a competitive edge

“The program offers a unique opportunity for students without an accounting background to add that expertise to their résumé. In one year, you can get the accounting and financial management education that will differentiate you from your peers and give you a competitive advantage.”
Emily Griffith
Associate Professor, Accounting and Information Systems
Kristen Fuhremann

On fueling professional growth

“Whether you’re a current student in finance or economics looking to add the CPA credential, or a working professional seeking to pivot your career or strengthen your qualifications, this program is designed for you. It opens the door to new career opportunities and offers endless potential for professional growth.”
Kristen Fuhremann
Deputy Department Chair, Accounting and Information Systems

What do I need to qualify?

1
A bachelor’s degree in a major other than accounting
2
An undergraduate certificate in accounting or accounting fundamentals from UW–Madison, or equivalent from an accredited institution
3
 A completed application (including your résumé, transcript, essay, optional recommendation letters, and optional GMAT/GRE)
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Admissions & Tuition

Deadlines

Applications to begin your degree in September 2026 are open. Upcoming deadlines:

  • November 4, 2025
  • January 13, 2026
  • March 3, 2026
  • April 30, 2026
  • June 4, 2026

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Tuition

The tuition rate is $1,500 per credit for a total of $45,000 for the one-year program.

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