Franklin University Expands Graduate Accounting Offerings with M.S. in Accounting – STEM Designation

Contact:

Sherry Mercurio
Executive Director, Office of Community Relations
(614) 947-6581
Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu

Franklin University, one of the leading educators of working adults, is pleased to announce the launch of its STEM-designated Master of Science in Accounting (M.S. Accounting STEM) program. This newly added offering expands the University’s robust suite of graduate-level accounting options, helping meet the rising demand for professionals who possess both deep financial expertise and advanced technical skills.

The M.S. Accounting STEM degree is designed for professionals looking to advance their careers at the intersection of accounting, data, and technology. With a curriculum focused on analytics, automation, and digital tools, the program delivers both the technical acumen and the financial fluency needed in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

Delivered 100% online, the program is structured for working adults and can be completed in as few as 16 months. It blends coursework in financial reporting, assurance, and regulatory environments with hands-on training in high-demand technologies such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The program also offers an optional internship to support experiential learning.

Franklin University’s new M.S. in Accounting with a STEM designation reflects a strategic response to the evolving demands of today’s financial landscape. By integrating advanced data analytics and process automation into its curriculum, the program prepares graduates to navigate complex financial systems and lead innovation across sectors.

Employment projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate steady growth for accounting professionals through 2032, with heightened demand in emerging, tech-driven roles such as forensic accounting, financial analysis, and data governance.

This latest addition reinforces Franklin’s long-standing commitment to delivering accessible, workforce-relevant graduate education—and strengthens its position as a hub for lifelong learning in accounting, business, and technology.

Discover how Franklin’s M.S. in Accounting (STEM) can help you lead in the future of finance. Learn more: https://www.franklin.edu/degrees/masters/accounting/stem.

About Franklin University

Accredited, nonprofit, and dedicated to educating adults since 1902, Franklin provides onsite course options at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is an innovator in providing personalized online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate, masters, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. Through agreements with partner institutions, the University also offers international academic programs, including its top-ranked MBA.

Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations for specific academic programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).