Overview

About the Program

In the Accounting program of Oakland University, you will earn the credit hours required to sit for the CPA Exam while also establishing a strong foundation for future career advancement. Our comprehensive curriculum coupled with internship, professional development and networking with public accounting and corporate recruiters prepares you for an accounting career in public, corporate and non-profit organizations.

Oakland University’s business school boasts elite AACSB-International accreditation for its accounting and business programs.

Oakland University's MAcc program is designed for students who are interested in careers in public, corporate and non-business accounting. Earning this degree will provide students with qualifications employers expect of new employees. Students graduating from Oakland University’s MAcc program will be effective communicators, maintain a high level of expertise and uphold ethical responsibilities, while providing financial information, analysis of the economic environment and input in decision-making activities. Students are highly recruited and offered positions prior to graduation. Oakland University MAcc graduates have very successful careers within the accounting profession.

Oakland University allows MAcc students to focus on the areas of accounting that interest them the most. Students can customize their MAcc degree by selecting an Optional Concentration. Optional Concentrations (which appear on student transcripts) can be obtained in Assurance or Taxation.

The MAcc degree will also provide you with the appropriate number of business and accounting credits required for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam and the CPA License.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Financial Accounting

Auditing

Federal Income Taxation

Accounting Information Systems and Databases

Financial Analysis and Valuation

Financial Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester Hills, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Curriculum Vitae or Resumé

Official GMAT or GRE scores. The GMAT or GRE scores must be five years or less

Official transcripts providing evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution, OR a degree equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree

Official transcripts for all post-secondary educational institutions from which the applicant earned a degree (beginning with the first baccalaureate) and for all enrollment in graduate-level coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree

International university transcripts must be evaluated by a professional credential evaluation service

Recommendations - during the completion of your application, you must provide two email addresses for individuals who will write your recommendations

Proof of English language proficiency

International supplemental application and supporting documentation must be submitted before international applicants can be issued the Certification of Eligibility (I-20)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22000 USD / year

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In-State

22000 USD / year

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Living costs

Rochester Hills

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

About the Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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