Overview

Accurate financial reporting, effective decision making, using financial data, tax reporting and analysis—these are just a few of the financial areas that can determine success or failure for any organization. That's why top-notch accounting professionals are always in demand. Accounting is a field where possessing up-to-date knowledge, specialized skills, and professional credentials can make a big difference.

Key Features

This Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program at Western Governors University is also designed to prepare you for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and meets the 150 semester hours required to sit for the CPA exam in most states. View the requirements for CPA licensure by state. In fact, WGU MAcc graduates perform well on the CPA exam, with a pass rate that significantly exceeds the national average. WGU also offers UWorld CPA Review at no extra charge for our accounting master's graduates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management Communication
Ethics for Accountants
Fraud and Forensic Accounting
Accounting Research and Critical Thinking
Data Analytics for Accountants I

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 19 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Start dates are the 1st of every month. Meet requirements by the 15th to start next month.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

In order to earn a master's degree, students must complete between 30 and 60 credits.

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

Accounting View 290 other Masters in Accounting in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for this program, you must:
Submit all transcripts verifying receipt of your bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university.
Demonstrate accounting experience through at least one of the following methods:
A bachelor's degree in accounting
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
NOTE: You do not need to take the GRE or GMAT to be admitted to this program. Learn why we don't require these tests.

Tuition Fee

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International

9510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4755 USD per semester during 19 months.
National

9510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4755 USD per semester during 19 months.
In-State

9510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4755 USD per semester during 19 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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