With flexible graduate degree and certificate options, Kelley Indianapolis equips you to be competitive now, while positioning you for future promotions.
Expand your existing accounting expertise or prepare to sit for the CPA exam with courses that provide greater depth in accounting. You can choose a Master of Science in Accounting or a graduate certificate in accounting or internal audit.
Whether you are looking to begin an accounting career or advance in your current role, you may wonder why you should consider a master's degree or if you need to be a CPA. Find answers to these questions by viewing our brief FAQ videos.
Students with an undergraduate degree in accounting and a minimum GPA of 3.2 may receive a fellowship.
In our +1 MSA Program, you can earn a Master of Science in Accounting degree by adding just one year to your bachelor’s degree. The Kelley MSA is a much better option than taking less meaningful electives simply to get the 150 credit hours you need to become a CPA. You can also move seamlessly from your undergraduate degree to one of our graduate certificates in accounting or internal audit focusing on financial systems. With either option, you’ll build upon your accounting skills while preparing for the CPA exam.
The Graduate Certificate in Taxation will prepare you for a career as a tax specialist or business strategist. Customize your tax specialization by choosing up to 10.5 credit hours of electives from tax, accounting, business, or law.
Demand is high for candidates who have the communication, critical thinking,and teamwork skills to excel in internal audit. Our Graduate Certificate in Internal Audit focusing on operational systems provides the academic foundation to successfully pass the Certified Internal Audit exam, and it’s an excellent launching pad for undergraduate accounting students who do not choose to become a CPA.
Shelby Pake, BS’19, MSA’21 I wanted to earn the +1 MSA at Kelley Indianapolis to prepare for the CPA exam but also to build a stronger accounting base.