Master in Accounting and Finance (Master's)

At DeVry University-California, tuition is Apply at no cost when you submit your application for our August 31 session..

This programme is designed for individuals seeking to enter or advance in accounting and financial management careers. Students study financial reporting, auditing, tax management, and cost accounting with a focus on real-world application. The curriculum integrates AI tools for financial analysis and reporting. It prepares students for professional certifications like CPA and CMA.

Focus areas include CPA Exam Preparation, CMA Exam Preparation, Finance, General Accounting.

The programme requires 39 credits and is structured across four to seven semesters. It includes coursework in advanced accounting, financial management, auditing, and AI applications, culminating in a capstone project from a CFO perspective.

Graduates pursue roles such as financial controller, financial manager, internal auditor, risk manager, and tax manager.

Applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. No specific GPA or test scores are required. Required documents include transcripts and a completed application.

The programme totals about 39 credit hours. Online and on-campus delivery, full-time or part-time, with a normal schedule taking up to 2 years and 2 months. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 43% of applicants.

DeVry University traces its history to 1931, when Dr. Herman DeVry founded the institution after inventing the first portable silent motion picture projector. The university continues this focus on practical learning through career-driven programs and specializations. Students can pursue undergraduate certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, and master's degrees.

Academic areas include technology fields such as cybersecurity, information technology, and networking; business subjects including accounting, human resources, and project management; and healthcare administration, medical billing, and coding. Graduate students can study through the Keller Graduate School of Management. Artificial intelligence is incorporated into courses through real-world AI tools and AI-powered learning assistants.

International students should expect an online college experience supported by faculty and DeVry Care, which provides assistance from the first conversation through graduation and beyond. The university offers undergraduate and graduate study options, with sessions starting every eight weeks. Students may also explore qualifying transfer credits, scholarships and grants, employer reimbursement, and benefits for veterans, active-duty U.S. military members, and their spouses. DeVry's alumni network includes more than 232,000 people, and the university has awarded more than 300,000 degrees.