Overview

Students will also receive the 150-hours of experience necessary to satisfy AICPA and state board requirements for CPA licensure. Full-time students are eligible to apply for graduate assistantships that provide practical experience in research, teaching and administrative roles. Full-time students can complete the program in 12 to 18 months while part-time enrollees can finish in 24 months.

Where You’ll Go

Western Carolina University is proud to have its Master of Accountancy Program alumni working for internationally, regionally and locally prestigious employers such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Bank of America, Volvo, Mission Hospitals, Gould Killian and Biltmore Company.

The program provides ample opportunities for networking at various events featuring representatives from employers from across Western North Carolina. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average salary for accountants is $73,670 and predicts the job field with grow by 13% by 2022.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Theory and Research

Accounting Theory and Practice

Advanced Accounting Theory and Practice

Income Tax Theory and Applications

Advanced Accounting Information Systems

Auditing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.6

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GMAT

450

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General requirements

Online application form and fee
Resume
3 letters of recommendation
Copies of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for admissions decisions; official copies are required upon admission)
Official test scores - GMAT (GRE may also be accepted)*

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23454 USD / year

≈ 23454 USD / year
Out-of-State

23454 USD / year

≈ 23454 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12734 USD / year

≈ 12734 USD / year

Additional Details

Per-semester fees include a mandatory $2,366 Graduate Health Insurance Fee.

Living costs

Cullowhee

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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Where You’ll Go

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Cullowhee

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