Overview
With specializations in tax, internal audit, financial regulation, and public accounting, you can choose which path your career takes. Smith’s top-ranked faculty, reputation for being the among the best business schools in the Washington, D.C., region, scholarships and busy-season internships make this accounting program truly valuable.
The MS in Accounting program from University of Maryland produces highly trained accounting professionals who are prepared for heightened accountability and the expanded role accounting plays in consulting, information management and strategic planning. You’ll learn to carry out the rigorous internal auditing required to meet today’s strict accounting and auditing standards.
Facilities and Special Resources
The Office of Career Services (OCS) provides dedicated, professional support to help students launch their careers. The center links students directly to recruiters through a variety of services, including on- and off-campus recruitment and the online resume database. The OCS also participates in regional and national career forums and job fairs.
The Smith School is located in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia corridor. This region offers one of the highest concentrations of culture, diversity, and career opportunities in the country.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Business Ethics for Accountants and Auditors
- Financial Statement Analysis for Accountants and Auditors
- Advanced Managerial Accounting and Control Systems
- Business Communications for Accountants and Auditors
- Forensic Accounting/Auditing
- Essentials of Negotiation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance Accounting View 752 other Masters in Accounting in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Essay
- Transcript(s)
- Letter of Recommendation (1)
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - both optional
- CV/Resume
Tuition Fee
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International
53070 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1769 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
53070 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1769 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
24330 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 811 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for College Park
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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