Overview
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The Professional Accountancy program at the Mississippi State University advances the student’s knowledge base in business and accounting while preparing for a professional career in accountancy. The accountancy program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), as part of the overall accreditation of the College of Business, as well as the supplemental AACSB accreditation of accounting programs. The AACSB is the world’s largest business education network and longest-serving accrediting body for business schools with undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees in business and accounting.
The Adkerson School of Accountancy combines general, broad business and accounting education into a specialized curriculum designed to meet the greater demand for accountants, stemming from developments in information technology, increasingly complicated taxation and governmental control measures, and a growing awareness of the need for accurate control methods in existing businesses. The Master of Professional Accountancy program prepare students for positions in public, private, or governmental accounting.
Prospective Career Paths include, but are not limited to:
- Private Accountant
- Public Accountant
- Government Accountant
- Auditor
- Controller
- Fraud Examiner
- Entrepreneur
- Attorney
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Income Tax
- Seminar in Financial Accounting Theory
- Advanced Managerial Accounting
- Assurance & Audit Data Analysis
- Fraud and Data Analysis Examination
- Financial Accounting Policy
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
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Credits
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Accounting Auditing Taxation View 70 other Masters in Taxation in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Upload Statement of Purpose - Provide two to three paragraphs on who you are, explain why you are pursuing graduate studies, and share why you have selected the Mississippi State Online program. You may even discuss your past academic performance, and what that says about your ability to succeed in a graduate level program.
- Three letters of recommendation
- TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international students
- One official transcript showing bachelor’s degree or progress toward degree.
- One official transcript showing ALL work after bachelor’s degree.
- Payment of $80 non-refundable application processing fee for international students.
- Once you are admitted, you will receive an email with complete instructions on registering for classes and contacting your advisor
Tuition Fee
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International
15420 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 514 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
15420 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 514 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.