Newly-Revised Analytics-Infused Program

The decision to continue your education with a master of science in accounting and analytics from Saunders College of Business opens up career advancement opportunities and builds essential analytical skills. This newly-revised one-year program is based on expert opinion shared in explicit demand of recruiters and our Accounting Advisory Board, and current students insisting on more analytics courses.

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With Saunders’ expertise in business analytics, the degree helps graduates manage internal and external data related to accounting information. You get easy access to analytics tools as accounting has become quantitative and technology-infused. Taught by faculty in the top 1%, ranked #3 nationally, for management information systems, students will specifically focus on:

• Accounting fundamentals shared by a world-wide network of successful accounting alumni
• Hands-on experience working with data-science-oriented computing languages such as R and Python.
• Databases such as Structured Query Language (SQL) and Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP).
• Data visualization skills, such as Tableau.
• Understanding the essential technologies such as blockchain.

As a new accountant or professional looking to advance careers, the program brings together vital areas of technology, big data, AI, and advanced analytics based on accounting and auditing. The business analytics degree program serves as a more specialized alternative to the MBA degree in accounting.

Become a Fellow. Get an industry mentor and 50% scholarship!

A network of business professionals, including successful alumni, professors, and driven peers of more than 25,000, provides solid connections and industry insight. Students can enter the workforce with real-world experience before graduation when utilizing RIT’s cooperative education program. Among the many clubs and organizations available to pursue passions and build a network, the Saunders Leadership Fellows offers professional development, industry connections, and a 50% scholarship. Other institute scholarships are available alongside state and federal aid, with over $300 million dispersed to more than 13,500 RIT students.

Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology

With a 94% career outcome rate, Saunders is dedicated to helping its graduate students find employment. This is true even after graduation! Your Team is a group of advisors that can help you from the application process through graduation, with insight on scholarships, curriculum, and career placement. Students in the accounting and analytics program are eligible to receive up to a 50% scholarship and industry mentorship through the Saunders Leadership Fellows Program.

The Princeton Review mentions Saunders in its "Best Business Schools" and "Best Business Schools (Northeast)" lists. With the dynamic network of more than 25,000 Saunders College alumni and 130,000 RIT alumni, students make a global impact! Check out financial aid and scholarship options today to help prepare for future promotions and learn about GMAT/GRE waiver options. Apply today to become eligible for these opportunities and become a part of the Saunders community!