Overview

With a Master of Science in Accounting (MSACC) degree at the University of Kentucky you will:

improve communication and technology skills expected in the accounting profession,

gain valuable knowledge about the accounting profession,

develop leadership and teamwork skills especially in researching accounting issues, and

enhance your creative problem-solving skills and your ability to think logically and analytically.

Accounting continues to be recognized as one of the world's leading professions. Numerous companies conduct on-campus interviews because our graduates are known for their excellent work ethic, knowledge base, and willingness to contribute. Von Allmen School of Accountancy students are a primary source of talent for all of the international, national, regional, and local CPA firms and corporations.

Over 90% of our graduates who sit for all parts of the CPA exam, pass all four parts of the CPA exam in the year of graduation.

With a MSACC degree, you will be world-ready: ready for today's changing business world and ready to become part of the next generation of global business leaders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Topics in Taxation

Advanced Topics in Financial Reporting

Research in Accounting Theory

Attest Function

Selected Topics in Taxation

Understanding Financial Statements

Enterprise Information and Control Systems

Legal Issues for Accountants

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GMAT

600

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and complete the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0

Minimum undergraduate accounting GPA of 3.2

GMAT score of 600 (Applicants with an accounting and overall GPA of 3.5 or higher are exempted from the GMAT exam.)

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Tuition Fee

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International

26562 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 26562 USD per year during 12 months.
National

26562 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 26562 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

20706 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 20706 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Lexington-Fayette

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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