Integrate sophisticated accounting strategies with proven management practices to set yourself apart among number-crunching professionals.
In the Clark University MBA/M.S. in Accounting dual-degree master’s program, you’ll gain the same expertise in accounting and global business theory as you would by earning the two degrees individually. And you’ll do it in a fraction of the time.
Why an MBA/Master’s in Accounting at Clark University
- Earn your MBA and graduate degree in accounting from a globally ranked and accredited university—Clark University has been named a Princeton Review “Best Business School,” a U.S. News & World Report “Best Part-time MBA,” and is among the elite 5% of business schools to receive AACSB accreditation.
- Qualify to sit for the CPA exam with a high likelihood for success—Clark University accounting graduates achieved a 70% pass rate in 2016 (third highest among Massachusetts universities).
- Develop the cross-sector skill set you need to help organizations tap into emerging markets.
- Join a close-knit learning community representing 90+ countries and 150 nonprofit and business partners around the world.
- Work in a highly collaborative learning environment with talented peers and scholar-practitioner faculty who share with you their deep leadership experience.
- Pursue the degree on your own terms with options for part-time, full-time, online, on campus, and accelerated study.
Bringing American accounting principles home to China
Helen Wang, pursuing her M.S. in accounting in the School of Business, came to Clark University because of its prestigious reputation in Beijing. She has learned how to apply accounting best practices learned in the U.S. to help companies in China.
“Most international companies know Clark, and they want to have people who know the American accounting standard well to help the company. Clark offered me lots of opportunities, and that’s very unique.”
—Helen Want
Faculty Research Areas
Rich Maltzman
Professor of Practice
Green project management
Rich is an expert in the intersection of project management and sustainability. His industry engagements have taken him to South Africa, Malaysia, Costa Rica, and throughout the United States.
Tom Murphy
Lecturer
A better way to market
Tom is a consultant to global companies, helping improve business plans and investments across global markets. He designed the unique “Sustainability Marketing” course for School of Business.
Will O’Brien
Associate Professor
Adopting an entrepreneurial – and environmentally responsible – mindset
Professor O’Brien is an experienced executive, entrepreneur, consultant, teacher, and attorney. His research interests include business sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Inshik Seol
Associate Professor
Seek and you shall find
Professor Seol studies audit judgment, environmental auditing, and accounting education.
Zhihong Wang
Assistant Professor
Cultural behaviors, global effects
Professor Wang conducts behavioral research in management control systems, the impact of cultural values on financial reporting systems, business ethics and fraud, and accounting professionals’ decision-making.
Jing Zhang
Professor
Systems of knowledge in the world of big data
Professor Zhang dedicates her research to examining management information systems, including interorganizational knowledge sharing and networking.
Mary-Ellen Boyle
Associate Professor
Managing social – and structural – change
How does social change intersect with education, corporate citizenship, university-community partnerships, and the arts – and how can organizations manage effectively in a constantly shifting marketplace?
Keith Coulter
Professor
What’s it worth to you?
Professor Coulter studies consumer behavior and marketing strategies to determine how and why we’re persuaded to make purchases.
John Crawley
Associate Professor
An honest broker
Leveraging his more than 30 years as an employee, consultant, and attorney for prominent technology corporations, John shares his expertise in business law, intellectual property law, and ethics.
John Dobson
Associate Professor
Helping small businesses grow through data
Professor Dobson studies how home-based entrepreneurs use information systems to improve livelihoods and incomes, including the impact of entrepreneurial education and social networks on small-business performance.
Donna Gallo
Assistant Professor
Running a tight ship
Professor Gallo teaches courses related to business policy, international management, and real estate; her research focuses on effective decision-making and business strategy.
Laura Graves
Professor
Exploring why we work – and how we can work better
Professor Graves studies work-life balance, how organizations encourage diversity, and how business leaders engage with socially responsible activities.
Kate Hanley
Visiting Lecturer
Driving sustainable solutions at the local level
Kate serves as the director of sustainability for the town of Concord, MA. She leverages her industry experience to educate students around the development and implementation of sustainability strategies.
Frank Jenkins
Visiting Lecturer
An external perspective
Frank has more than 25 years experience as a managing partner for a strategy consulting firm. He teaches courses related to financial management, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance.
Rich Maltzman
Professor of Practice
Green project management
Rich is an expert in the intersection of project management and sustainability. His industry engagements have taken him to South Africa, Malaysia, Costa Rica, and throughout the United States.
Tom Murphy
Lecturer
A better way to market
Tom is a consultant to global companies, helping improve business plans and investments across global markets. He designed the unique “Sustainability Marketing” course for School of Business.
Will O’Brien
Associate Professor
Adopting an entrepreneurial – and environmentally responsible – mindset
Professor O’Brien is an experienced executive, entrepreneur, consultant, teacher, and attorney. His research interests include business sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Inshik Seol
Associate Professor
Seek and you shall find
Professor Seol studies audit judgment, environmental auditing, and accounting education.
Zhihong Wang
Assistant Professor
Cultural behaviors, global effects
Professor Wang conducts behavioral research in management control systems, the impact of cultural values on financial reporting systems, business ethics and fraud, and accounting professionals’ decision-making.
Jing Zhang
Professor
Systems of knowledge in the world of big data
Professor Zhang dedicates her research to examining management information systems, including interorganizational knowledge sharing and networking.
Mary-Ellen Boyle
Associate Professor
Managing social – and structural – change
How does social change intersect with education, corporate citizenship, university-community partnerships, and the arts – and how can organizations manage effectively in a constantly shifting marketplace?
Keith Coulter
Professor
What’s it worth to you?
Professor Coulter studies consumer behavior and marketing strategies to determine how and why we’re persuaded to make purchases.
John Crawley
Associate Professor
An honest broker
Leveraging his more than 30 years as an employee, consultant, and attorney for prominent technology corporations, John shares his expertise in business law, intellectual property law, and ethics.
John Dobson
Associate Professor
Helping small businesses grow through data
Professor Dobson studies how home-based entrepreneurs use information systems to improve livelihoods and incomes, including the impact of entrepreneurial education and social networks on small-business performance.
Donna Gallo
Assistant Professor
Running a tight ship
Professor Gallo teaches courses related to business policy, international management, and real estate; her research focuses on effective decision-making and business strategy.
Laura Graves
Professor
Exploring why we work – and how we can work better
Professor Graves studies work-life balance, how organizations encourage diversity, and how business leaders engage with socially responsible activities.
This dual-degree program includes all the required core courses in the MBA and Master’s in Accounting programs while allowing for some overlap, which reduces your time to earn both degrees. You can complete the program at your own pace by enrolling full- or part-time. Begin in either January or August and take advantage of accelerated classes offered during breaks and in the summer. Full-time students typically earn both degrees in two-and-a-half to three years.
20 course units
- 12 MBA course units
- 9 core courses
- 3 electives
- 8 MSA course units
- 6 core courses
- 2 electives
Dual degree students complete the MBA Accounting concentration. A second MBA concentration may be added with 2 additional units. Some courses overlap between programs and count toward both degrees.
By studying the legal, political, ethical, social, and environmental responsibilities of management and accounting, you gain an integrated perspective and cross-sector skill set. You will impact not only the organizations you work for but also society at large. School of Business’s tight-knit community enables you to forge essential connections with your fellow students and your professors, as well as their extensive professional networks.
Director, Finance Effectiveness
PWC
Auditor
SKMC, LLP
Executive Director
Ernst & Young
Senior Adviser, Accounting
RSA Security
Climate Corps Fellow
Environmental Defense Fund
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Management Economics
- Business in Society
- Financial and Operational Auditing
- Federal Taxation
“My degree will open doors for me in public and corporate accounting all over the world. It also makes me eligible to get the CPA certification, which will enrich my profile as an accounting professional immensely.”
— Namisha Bhattarai, MSA ’18
Frequently Asked Questions
What accounting skills will I learn?
Skills you will learn include:
- An understanding of the cultural, economic, environmental and political factors shaping management today
- The ability to develop innovative solutions to complex management challenges
- Insight into how to solve real-world problems in a global context
- Competencies to help your organization tap into emerging markets
- Auditing and tax strategies
- Legal aspects of accounting
- Understanding of accounting information systems
- Cost-volume-profit analysis
- Collaboration and communication skills
Academic Excellence. Global Reach. Career Success.
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