Overview

The Accounting course at the Kennesaw State University allows you to complete both your graduate degree and the CPA Exam in two semesters. During the August to May programme, you will take all four parts of the CPA Exam while specializing in either Audit/Advisory or Tax.

We deliver strong core graduate accounting seminars, enhance technical expertise, develop advanced communication and critical thinking abilities, and promote leadership skills. We are committed to preparing you not only to be technically proficient but also to be equipped for a changing future. Your MAcc and CPA credentials make your work options virtually limitless - public accounting, industry, government, non-profit, and self-employment.

What can you do with an Accounting degree?

With a Kennesaw State Accounting degree, you can work in many roles besides accounting, including financial examiner, financial analyst, finance manager, chief financial officer, budget analyst, or business and financial consultant.

Accounting is a profession specializing in the “language of business,” with your Master’s of Accounting from KSU, you can pursue certification opportunities which include:

Public Accountant (CPA)

Management Accountant (CMA)

Internal Auditor (CIA)

Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Governance and the Business Environment

Corporate Tax and Shareholders

Financial Accounting Theory and Application

Advanced Accounting Analytics

Advanced Systems and Control for Risk Advisors

Tax Research and Procedure

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

More details

January 15 Priority deadline

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kennesaw, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GMAT

Required

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General requirements

Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.

Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

Statement of purpose

Two letters of recommendation (Optional)

Resume or professional vitae documenting an academic background with an accounting concentration

The MAcc program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in accounting from an accredited institution. Students should demonstrate their ability to successfully juggle course work and CPA Exam preparation.

All applicants should have 20 hours of upper-level accounting (beyond the first two principles courses) and 24 hours of general business courses (CPA requirements).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20142 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20142 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5454 USD / year

≈ 5454 USD / year

Living costs

Kennesaw

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What can you do with an Accounting degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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