Overview
Candidates for Accountancy (Professional) program at the Montana State University will build on the broad general and business education obtained at the undergraduate level to gain more advanced competencies in the practice and theory of financial accounting, auditing, taxation, law, and other business and professional areas.
Students will also be introduced to research methods and resources used by accounting professionals.
Careers
- Masters alumni in Accounting embark on a wide range of careers within 10-years of their graduation.
- Nearly 93% are working in for-profit and about 1.2% for nonprofit. Top industry employers include KPMG and Rudd & Company.
- Across all career paths the estimated salary of alumni within 10 years of graduation ranges from $60,000 to $150,000 with an average of $80,000 (source of data Academic Analytics).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Advanced Auditing
Accounting Theory and Complex Issues in Accounting
Advanced Taxation
Legal Issues for Accountants
Research in Accounting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Economics Finance Accounting View 893 other Masters in Finance in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree (or higher) or the equivalent from an accredited, government-recognized university. These degrees are generally four-year-long programs.
- B average or higher from your undergraduate study (3.0/4.0 GPA, or equivalent).
- Evidence of English language proficiency.
- 3 letters of recommendation.
- A personal statement.
- Official transcripts for all post-secondary coursework completed.
- One page essay about your motivations for entering the program
Tuition Fee
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International
18514 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18514 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
18514 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18514 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
5712 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5712 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Bozeman
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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