Overview

Accounting is more than debits and credits. Today and in the future, successful accounting professionals need to think critically and be adept at new technology, communicating with others, and working in a diverse and global environment.

From classroom assignments to co-curricular activities, you'll gain valuable real-world experience and put your knowledge into practice. Accounting paves the way for many paths, and our graduates are prepared for a variety of careers.

The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) at the University of Dayton does much more than help you to meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the CPA exam. It prepares you to meet evolving employer demands for critical thinking, problem solving, and communication, with a strong ethical base. This on-campus program is designed primarily for students who have completed an undergraduate accounting degree and prefer a full-time, face-to-face program of graduate study with small class sizes (normally 10 to 25 students).

A full-time student can complete the degree in one year or less. For example, through the Bachelor's Plus Master's Program, a UD undergraduate accounting major can concurrently complete an undergraduate accounting degree and the MPAcc in four to five years. The degree may also be completed on a part-time basis. Non-accounting undergraduate business majors may also apply for the program; however, prerequisites are required.

A Professional and Personal Environment

As a student in the Accounting program at University of Dayton, you’ll have a unique educational experience where

Many employers will visit campus to meet you and other accounting majors.
All faculty teaching your classes have professional experience in accounting.
None of the faculty teaching your classes will be a teaching assistant or a PhD student.
You will use relevant technology in all of your courses.
Your faculty will know your name and even more about you.

You will be supported by a network of Flyer alumni and friends, while you are a student and for life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Speakers Forum
Accounting and Business Ethics
Accounting for Community
Advanced Accounting Data Analytics
Information Assurance
Fraud Examination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Applications are accepted year-round with a rolling admission process. Applicants are encouraged to apply at least one semester prior to beginning the MPAcc.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dayton, United States

Disciplines

Accounting View 640 other Masters in Accounting in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

Other requirements

General requirements

GMAT (minimum 500 and 19 on verbal) or

GRE (minimum verbal of 149 and quantitative of 146)

GPA

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall and in prerequisite accounting coursework).

Automatic conditional acceptance for UD accounting majors having completed at least 9 upper-level accounting credit hours with

Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Accounting GPA of 3.0 (based on upper-level accounting courses) and

C or higher in all upper-level accounting courses
Resume
Transcripts

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36920 USD / year

≈ 36920 USD / year
Out-of-State

36920 USD / year

≈ 36920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36920 USD / year

≈ 36920 USD / year

Living costs

Dayton

United States

880 - 1352 USD / month

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

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing No cosigner. No collateral. No hidden fees.

Check your Eligibility

Get the funding you need to study in the U.S. or Canada - with a process that's fast, simple, and built for international students.

Flexible loans from US$2,001 to US$100,000
Fixed interest rates -- no inflation surprises
No upfront fees or prepayment penalties
Accepted at 500+ universities across the U.S. & Canada
100% online application -- instant conditional offer
Free visa & career support through our Path2Success program

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Accounting.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About