Overview

The objective of the M.A.S. program is to provide its graduates with the professional skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary to be successful, professional accountants in today’s complex business environment.

Master of Accounting Science Learning Goals and Objectives

Graduates from the Northern Illinois University Department of Accountancy Master of Accounting Science (Leadership) will fulfill the following learning goals and objectives.

Learning Goal 1: Apply accounting concepts and technology to solve problems.
Learning Objective 1: Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of technical accounting concepts.
Learning Objective 2: Develop critical thinking skills necessary to solve problems.
Learning Objective 3: Support conclusions using appropriate research and authoritative pronouncements.
Learning Objective 4: Analyze problems with appropriate technology.
Learning Goal 2: Demonstrate leadership and professional skills.
Learning Objective 5: Communicate accounting and business information clearly and persuasively.
Learning Objective 6: Develop skills to receive and provide feedback.
Learning Goal 3: Assess decision alternatives of ethical choices.
Learning Objective 7: Evaluate the ethical implications of increasingly complex and uncertain problems.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Accounting Information Systems
Intermediate Cost Management
Financial Reporting
Assurance Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

DeKalb, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Accounting View 640 other Masters in Accounting in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.

Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.

Transcripts

Letters of recommendation.

Statement of purpose.

Test scores (if required).

Resume or curriculum vitae (optional)

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

37380 USD / year

≈ 37380 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year

Living costs

DeKalb

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Overview

Master of Accounting Science Learning Goals and Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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