Master in Accounting and Business/Management (Master's)

The application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Dec 15, 2026, while tuition is Tuition is set at $370 per credit hour for the academic year 2022-2023..

This programme focuses on managerial accounting skills for decision-making, cost analysis, and financial planning in business settings. It is delivered entirely online with 8-week courses to support flexible learning. Students complete a 30-credit curriculum designed for working professionals. The programme emphasizes practical application of accounting principles in organizational contexts.

The programme requires 30 credits, all from coursework, with no dissertation, practicum, or capstone requirement. Courses are delivered in 8-week terms to allow accelerated completion.

Graduates typically enter roles such as cost accountant, financial analyst, or management accountant in corporate, nonprofit, or government organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. Official transcripts and a completed application are needed.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. 100% online, full-time or part-time, with courses lasting 8 weeks; typically completed in two years for full-time students. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 55% of applicants.

Union College's identity is captured in its name: things come together. Liberal arts, engineering and entrepreneurship share the same academic setting, creating opportunities for students to explore different interests and combine areas of study. The college offers more than 62 areas of study, with academic work extending beyond the classroom through research alongside faculty.

Research is part of the experience across majors. Students work with faculty in laboratories, archives, studios and field settings. This hands-on approach applies to a broad range of subjects and gives students opportunities to develop questions, investigate ideas and connect academic learning with practical work. Union also prepares students for life after college through its focus on career outcomes.

The campus is in Schenectady, a New York city with restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events. Hiking, biking and skiing are available minutes from campus, giving students access to outdoor activities as well as city amenities. More than 130 clubs and organizations cover interests from beekeeping and off-road racing to music festivals and movie nights. International students joining Union enter a community where academic exploration, research, student activities and the surrounding city all form part of daily life.