Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics Cohort

Master of Science in accounting student Meichen Lin waves to friends in the crowd during one of three fall commencement ceremonies for the Naveen Jindal School of Management.

The STEM-designated Accounting and Analytics Cohort degree is designed to capitalize on the diversity of student backgrounds to advance their careers in public accounting.

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Enjoy tackling all your classes with a SINGLE cohort of colleagues – in just 24 months.

The Master’s in Accounting and Analytics Cohort program is a STEM-designated 36 semester credit hour lock-step program where all coursework has been specially chosen by your faculty. The program attracts students from a variety of diverse backgrounds who are seeking a single cohort experience and desire getting to know each classmate during their two-year journey.

Once accepted into the Master’s in Accounting and Analytics Cohort program, students can then opt into the Master’s in Business Analytics Cohort (STEM) program. While domain knowledge will continue to be important for accounting professionals, enhanced technology skills that include and data-analytic skills will be essential. Data analytic skills are required for data-driven audits, data-driven business performance and risk monitoring and data-driven decisions. If you choose the second master’s program option, both degrees will be earned over the same 24 months. (See degree plan.)


The Class of 2021 Master’s in Accounting and Business Analytics Cohort Programs held their virtual graduation ceremony on May 13, 2021. Senior Associate Dean and Graduate Monica Powell served as Master of Ceremonies. Speakers included Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul, Vice Dean Varghese Jacob, Associate Dean of Executive Education John Barden, and student Parker Middleton.

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Cohort Program Highlights

Courses taught by world-class instructors

Meet the accounting faculty

Predetermined course sequence and continuous reviews to help pass the U.S. CPA exam

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Double Degree Option: Obtain both degrees at the same time

  • Option to pursue a second cohort STEM program: Master’s in Business Analytics
  • Additional tutoring with coding assistance for business analytics courses
Learn about the Master’s in Business Analytics Cohort

Lock-step cohort enables long-term relationships with fellow cohort students

Extracurricular activities include:

  • Comprehensive reinforcements of domain knowledge and reviews for U.S. CPA examination
  • Intense pre-term activities to enhance communication and leadership skills; includes Improv sessions lead by professionals
  • Visit to Big 4 and other corporations for professional development
  • Extensive assistance and guidance for obtaining internships and assistance in determining post-graduation career options
  • Advice and assistance with post-graduation career options
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Student Success

U.S. CPA Pass Statistics
Class of 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Percentage of cohort program CPA exam takers who passed all four exam parts. 100% N/A 90% 89% 92%

* Accounting graduate Liang-Han (Hank) Wuu, MS’15, received the Elijah Watt Sells Award for obtaining one of the highest point averages on the CPA exam in 2015.

Career Placement (Full Time)
Class of 2020 2021
Big 4 24% 27%
U.S. CPA Firms 34% 27%
Private Companies 42% 46%

Master’s in Accounting and Analytics Cohort Student Testimonials

Parker Middleton

Parker Middleton

MS Accounting, Cohort Class of 2021
MS Business Analytics, Cohort Class of 2021

I absolutely loved my time in the MS Accounting Cohort Program at UT Dallas! As someone coming out of undergrad with a more general degree feeling ashamed, this MS program gave me the confidence and backing to approach big name employers with ease, knowing that I had learned a valuable skill. In addition to the degree, the support that the faculty and staff poured out to us was incredibly warm and ever-present. I also loved being in the cohort program, which allowed for great activities throughout the year and an automatic network on campus. All in all, this program allowed me to get exactly what I was hoping for: respected credentials, community, and a great, full-time offer with a consulting company!
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