Overview
Why a Master's in Accounting?
The Accounting program of University of Massachusetts Amherst — the top-ranked program in New England and one of a select few to achieve the prestigious AACSB accreditation in accounting — prepares you for the best jobs in accounting, in a way that fits your lifestyle.
Propel Your Career
Working with internationally recognized faculty in accounting and auditing, you will learn to apply real-world solutions and practices through a progressive curriculum committed to team-based learning and hands-on problem solving. The knowledge you gain in the program will fulfill the educational requirements to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Massachusetts.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Assurance Services
- Strategic Cost Management
- Principles of Federal Taxation for Individuals and Businesses
- Ethics & Professional Responsabilities for Accountants
- Exploring Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The MS in Accounting program may be entered during the Fall, Spring, or Summer session.
Fall entry deadline for international students: February 1.
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Finance Accounting View 538 other Masters in Accounting in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application and fee
- Personal statement
- Resume/CV
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Two letters of recommendation
- GMAT/GRE score (waiver may apply)
- TOEFL score (if applicable)
Tuition Fee
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International
20080 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10040 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
20080 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10040 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
9342 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4671 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
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.
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