MA Accountancy at George Washington University

Programme overview

Whether in the field of auditing, tax, forensic accounting, or management, GW's master of accountancy (MAccy) program prepares students for professional certification as a CPA and sets them on the road to a successful career in the world’s leading accounting and consulting firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Experienced accountants are more crucial today than ever before. From fighting terrorism with the FBI and corporate corruption with the SEC, to helping organizations large and small navigate an increasingly complex tangle of tax regulations, accountants are driving business and the business of government.

Faculty: GW School of Business | Department: Accountancy | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Students that have not completed these courses prior to matriculation might be able to take them concurrently with the program requirements. Students who intend to take the C.P.A. examination should be aware that the coursework required for admission to the examination varies from state to state.

Career pathways

The program of study can be tailored to a student's career objectives.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the GW School of Business graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

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