Overview
Graduates leave the Accountancy program from Temple University equipped for rewarding careers in public accounting and other accounting-related positions, having deepened their industry knowledge, sharpened their communication skills, and developed the ability to conduct and analyze research.
Solidify your classroom knowledge and gain the tools to become a successful CPA within one year. Temple’s Master of Accountancy incorporates CPA exam review courses as well as time to sit for the exam. Each semester features content directly aligned with one or more parts of the CPA exam, and all 30 credit hours earned in the program count toward CPA licensure requirements.
The MAcc program delivers a curriculum that challenges and motivates high-performing students with courses geared toward career results. Award-winning faculty build on undergraduate accounting coursework while delving into advanced accounting topics in auditing and taxation. The Fox Master of Accountancy curriculum emphasizes
- business acumen,
- critical and analytical skills,
- ethics and integrity standards, and
- industry expertise.
Career
Most MAcc students share a common goal as they strive for job placement with one of the Big Four, national or regional accounting firms. Fox faculty members have strong recruitment relationships across the country and region including with the Big Four accounting firms. This vital network expands student opportunities, guides MAcc students to CPA status during or after they complete the program, and helps them connect to the right job upon graduation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Accounting for Managerial and Investment Analysis and Planning
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Decision Making Using Accounting Information
- Financial Accounting Theory
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Taxes & Business Strategy
- Financial and Managerial Accounting in Decision Making.
- Proseminar in Accounting
- Directed Study in Accounting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Mathematics Accounting View 717 other Masters in Accounting in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2 Letters of Reference from Professional references from an immediate supervisor, current or past, are preferred. Academic references are acceptable.
- Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants must have completed the undergraduate accounting courses (or equivalent) identified below before undertaking M.Acc. coursework.
- Statement of Goals: Essay prompts can be found in the online application portal.
- Standardized Test Scores
Tuition Fee
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International
34260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1142 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
34260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1142 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
34260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1142 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Philadelphia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.