Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) Student Stories
Recent master's in accountancy graduates share their experience in the Gies MSA program. If you are interested in speaking with a current MSA student ambassador, please visit the Graduate Student Ambassador page.
![David Putra David Putra](/images/default-source/people/students/putra--david---class-of-2023---678x678.jpg?sfvrsn=2fa0e3d0_1&MaxWidth=300&MaxHeight=300&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=428054D376BF8D808F7A7964F6CDEAEABD262BB8)
"Before taking the MSA program, I worked for 13 years at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia. The MSA gave me the opportunity to hone my knowledge and skills to become a good accountant. I met a variety of friends from different backgrounds. Besides studying hard, we also do lots of fun activities like movie nights, picnics, lunches, and more."
David Putra, MSA ’23
![Tracy Micah Tracy Micah](/images/default-source/people/students/micah--tracy---class-of-2023---678x678.jpg?sfvrsn=cfb56202_1&MaxWidth=300&MaxHeight=300&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=03B22A0BD6C2426014660643B6B530BC0FAF01DC)
"The MSA has a very good reputation that contributes to employers placing a high demand on students who graduate from the program. This makes securing a job after graduation stress free, even for international students. I also love that the program prepares me directly for the CPA exams."
Tracy Micah, MSA ’23
![Jiayi Lin Jiayi Lin](/images/default-source/people/students/lin--jiayi---class-of-2023-678x678.jpg?sfvrsn=3cd21200_1&MaxWidth=300&MaxHeight=300&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=7C4EDF91A9C79F022CC716E09DF1D7E24000B2A4)
"Starting the MSA in the summer and utilizing the Gies career development resources helped me land a job offer at Deloitte’s Philadelphia office as an audit assistant in the fall semester. I prepared for the Fall Career Fair and began developing essential skills needed for career success – including job searching and networking skills – three months earlier than other students."
Jiayi Lin, MSA ’23
![Allan Hay Allan Hay](/images/default-source/people/students/hay_allan-class-of-2023-678x678.jpg?sfvrsn=c6a7fda5_1&MaxWidth=300&MaxHeight=300&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=3370A71B04F6AC50BE11BE2C6AFE82D5C99B0024)
"One of the most amazing things about the MSA program is that you don’t need an accounting background to be accepted. Because of the renowned faculty and a large supply of useful resources, this program teaches you how to be competitive in the field of accounting, no matter what your background is."
Allan Hay, MSA '23