Overview

Stand out in your career with a top-ranked MSA degree.

Our students come with solid quantitative skills and leave more than prepared to excel in their accounting careers. They expect more from a master’s program — to build careers that stand the test of time. Strong recruiting by the top accounting firms and financial services, coupled with high CPA exam performance, ensures our graduates start making an immediate impact after graduation.

Key Facts

According to the Public Accounting Report, ours is one of the top four Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) and Master of Accounting (MAcc) programs in the nation — known for its quality, rigor and focus on ethics. The MS in Accountancy program at University of Notre Dame will help you grow the good in business and yourself.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assurance Services
Analysis and Valuation Using Financial Statements
Taxes and Business Strategy

Topics in Accounting Measurement and Disclosure

Accounting for Mergers & Acquisitions
Fraud & Audit Analytics
Ethics in Accounting
Accounting for Income Taxes
IFRS
Capital Market Disclosure

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-03-17 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Bend, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.56

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants from colleges and universities outside the U.S. and colleges are required to submit a valid GMAT® score or apply for a GMAT waiver. The GMAT waiver may be approved for students who have demonstrated quantitative and academic readiness. To be eligible for a test score waiver, you must first submit an application.

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Resume

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Statement of Purpose

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The following prerequisite coursework is required by applicants to the program:

Accountancy I (Financial Accounting)
Accountancy II (Managerial Accounting)
Measurement and Disclosure I (Intermediate Accounting I)
Measurement and Disclosure II (Intermediate Accounting II)
Strategic Cost Management (Cost Accounting)
Audit & Assurance Services
Federal Taxation

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Tuition Fee

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International

54040 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 54040 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

54040 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 54040 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

54040 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 54040 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for South Bend

885 - 1432 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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