Overview
Program Description
The Accountancy program at North Dakota State University emphasizes technical competency, accounting theory, and research skills necessary for students to start and excel in their accounting careers. Students will be prepared to identify accounting issues, research the appropriate standards and tax law, analyze data, present possible solutions and recommend actions. Qualified students may complete the program in 11 months. However, students are welcome to earn their degree on a part-time or full-time basis. In addition, students with undergraduate degrees in other areas of business or even unrelated to business can enter the graduate program to prepare for a challenging and rewarding accounting career once they have completed the prerequisite accounting core courses.
The Master of Accountancy program at NDSU is designed for students wishing to enter and accelerate their careers in public accounting, private industry, fraud investigation, or cost management. Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in their chosen area and also enhance their ability to pass professional certifications, such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Our approach to learning involves creating a collaborative environment in which students can further develop a deeper understanding and knowledge of accounting and their critical thinking and analytical skills. We believe our face-to-face classes allow students to develop close relationships with their colleagues and the faculty. Such an environment encourages a strong learning community where important questions can be asked and answered.
Through the College of Business at NDSU, the Master of Accountancy program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Information Resources Management
Legal Aspects of Business
Applied Professional Research
Accounting Theory
Fraud Examination
Tax Accounting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Applications are reviewed on a rolling schedule.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Accounting Auditing Taxation View 98 other Masters in Auditing in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The student has an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited school
- GPA should be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- GPA for upper-division accounting courses should be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- The student takes the GMAT with an expectation that the student earn a score of at least 550
- If the student has not completed all of the following core courses or their equivalent in their undergraduate program, the student may be conditionally admitted to the program: Intermediate Accounting I and II, Cost Accounting, Tax I, Audit I
- Students must also submit a letter stating reasons for wanting a Master of Accountancy degree
- Two letters of recommendation
- A student who attended a university outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES)
Tuition Fee
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International
32250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1075 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
27630 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 921 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
18420 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 614 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Fargo
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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