Master of Accounting Science (MAS) Career Outcomes
The master of science in accounting at Gies Business prepares you to begin a purposeful career. The Office of Career and Professional Development assists by providing a range of professional advising and career resources.
As an MAS student, you will benefit from a team of professionals dedicated to supporting your success through services that include résumé review, practice interviews, one-on-one advising, career fair preparation, company information sessions, and virtual alumni conversations.
Positions Filled by MAS Graduates (2016-2022)
- Audit associate
- Financial analyst
- Internal auditor
- Risk advisory associate
- Staff accountant
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- Assurance associate
- Deal advisory associate
- Forensic accounting associate
- International tax associate
- Quantitative research analyst
- Risk assurance associate
- State and local tax associate
- Tax associate
- Wealth management associate
Employers Hiring MAS Graduates (2016-2022)
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young
- KPMG
- Plante Moran
- PwC
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- Andersen Tax
- BDO
- Crowe
- Grant Thornton
- MaloneBailey
- Miller Cooper
- RSM
Top Destinations for MAS Graduates (2016-2022)
By US Cities:
- Chicago
- Champaign-Urbana
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Atlanta
- San Francisco
- St. Louis
By Country:
- United States
- China
- Germany
- Indonesia
"The MAS program provided me with eligibility to interview for the GASB/FASB postgraduate technical assistantship. I was able to leverage the topics I learned about in class, the incredible faculty, and the impressive alumni to obtain this position and work for a year with the accounting standard-setters in Norwalk, Connecticut."
Chris Billing, MAS '20
"The MAS program is an awesome choice for accountancy students to deepen our understanding in accounting and help us on our path to receiving the CPA licensure. The professors at Gies strive to challenge students so that we can be prepared for the profession. This degree has helped me further my mission in bringing more diversity to the profession and continuing to show my community pathways to success. This program will assist me in becoming Jordyn Jackson, CPA, in the near future."
Jordyn Jackson, MAS ’22
Career development from the start
Before you even get to campus, you’ll take part in the Gies Professional Pathway Foundations Certificate Program, which is designed to help you better understand your skills, your interests, and the types of careers that are a good fit for you. The program helps you explore careers that align with your personal goals and values – and sets you on a path for success, right from the start.
With the Gies Professional Pathway Foundations Program, you will:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of yourself – your personal brand and how to connect your past experiences to your future goals in a way that resonates with employers
- Explore and define your career goals
- Craft your professional job search documents
- Develop the sought-after competencies that will help you succeed throughout your career
Support along your journey
No matter your career interests, our experienced career and professional development staff can help you prepare for the next step in your career journey and be more competitive in the job market. Career and professional development are incorporated into your orientation where you’ll learn how to take advantage of the full array of programs and resources available to you as a Gies student. From skill development to career exploration, our talented team is here to help you every step of the way.
Resources:
- Résumé, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter reviews
- In-person interview workshops and practice
- Digital and virtual interviewing platform
- Case interview resources
- One-on-one advising
- Online platform access and guidance
- Company information sessions
- Virtual alumni conversations