About this Program

°¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ offers a Master of Science in Accounting degree. It prepares students to thrive in a dynamic and evolving profession. Building on a strong undergraduate foundation, the program deepens expertise in auditing, taxation, managerial accounting, data analytics, and fraud examination.

Through rigorous coursework and hands-on learning, students strengthen their professional judgment, analytical thinking, and communication skills while developing the ethical decision-making essential for leadership in accounting. The MSA program also provides the advanced knowledge and confidence to excel on professional certification exams.

Graduates gain a clear competitive advantage: they are better prepared, more adaptable, and positioned for long-term career success and faster advancement in the accounting profession. 

Designed for flexibility, the program accommodates both full-time and part-time students with evening courses that fit the schedules of working professionals. 

Program Highlights

  • You will be able to identify and work out accounting issues in financial and management accounting, tax, and accounting information systems

  • You will be able to use things you learned in your business courses to answer accounting and business problems

  • You will understand how information technology can influence accounting decisions

  • You will be able to recognize and resolve accounting and business issues in a global setting

  • You will be able to identify and solve ethical issues in accounting

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Master of Science
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Accountants

$77,920 Median Salary

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Budget Analysts

$78,680 Median Salary

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Accounting at °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ?
Students entering the Master of Science program in Accounting should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.

Cost of Attendance

We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance. 

Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $486
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $649
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,334.50

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.

Contact

Lecturer

2157 CONSTANT HALL
NORFOLK, 23529