Wake Forest University School of Business

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Earn an Accelerated Master’s at Wake Forest

MS in Accountancy (MSA)
Gain expertise in assurance, taxation, and financial strategy. Analytics and ethics are embedded throughout the curriculum to inspire you to lead with integrity. Preparing for the CPA exam? Get test-ready with Becker Review access.

MS in Business Analytics (MSBA)
Master tools like Python, SQL, and Tableau to turn data into strategy. Collaborate with companies through experiential learning projects and graduate ready to guide organizations through the age of AI.

FINISH IN AS FEW AS 10 MONTHS.

Discover how far your integrity and vision can take you with an accelerated master's degree from Wake Forest.

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PURPOSE-DRIVEN. CAREER-FOCUSED.

It’s about your future. Each program blends technical skills, hands-on experience, and personalized coaching to help you lead with confidence in an AI-driven business world. Moreover, thanks to Wake’s MBA Advantage, you can stack your MSA, MSBA, or MSM credits toward the Wake Forest MBA in the future.

“Wake Forest’s MSA program prepared me for my career by providing an environment fostered by teamwork, endurance, and dedication. Each class was thoughtfully designed to offer realistic scenarios, which I now encounter in the workplace each day.”

— Chantal Mosley, MSA
VP, Wholesale Credit Delivery Optimization, Truist

“The time I spent at Wake Forest taught me how to learn quickly and adapt to an ever-changing environment. We learned what it means to be a professional – not only in the classroom, but also outside of the classroom, including how to conduct ourselves in a professional setting. The business foundation that I built at Wake Forest definitely translates into the work I do today.”

— Shaowei Tu, MSM
Senior Account Manager, Amazon Web Services

"There are many things that make Wake Forest special. The curriculum is second to none, but there is so much more than just the excellent classes. The faculty and staff made me feel like I was more than a student; they cared about my personal and professional success."

— Tito Colon, MSBA
Lead Analyst, The Cigna Group

MS in Management (MSM):

#5 in the U.S. (The Economist)

MS in Accountancy (MSA):

#1 CPA pass rate more often than any school in the past 25 years.

MS in Business Analytics (MSBA):

#2 in the U.S. (TechGuide)

All applicants are considered for merit and need-based scholarships.

We believe purpose drives progress. Whether you’re ready to master accounting, harness the power of analytics, or gain a comprehensive foundation in business, our accelerated master’s programs integrate the latest in analytics and AI to help you build confidence, sharpen your skills, and launch your career with impact.

Learn more about Wake Forest’s top-ranked graduate programs.

NEW Sports Analytics Concentration
Apply analytics in real sports settings as a consultant embedded with our Division I teams. No sports background required.

MS in Management (MSM)
Designed for non-business majors, this program builds foundational business knowledge, from finance and marketing to operations and strategy. Personalized coaching and applied business projects enable you to leverage your strengths and excel across a variety of professional fields.

This award celebrates the School of Business’ innovative integration of AI into business education. Wake Forest’s transformational use of AI has been a deliberate, multi-phase effort to integrate artificial intelligence thoughtfully, responsibly, and into nearly every aspect of teaching and learning.

2026 AACSB GLOBAL IMPACT AWARD FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING EXCELLENCE