Master of Accountancy (MAc) at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The Master of Accountancy (MAc) is a nonthesis program. Coursework focuses on the conceptual and economic foundations of accounting with applications to current and emerging problems of professional practice. MAc students also have the opportunity to acquire expertise in one of four subprogram areas: financial accounting and auditing, business analytics, taxation, and managerial accounting.

Faculty: Tippie College of Business | Department: Accounting | Duration: 30 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Accountancy requires 30 s.h. beyond the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).

Career pathways

100% of graduating students in the 2024–25 academic year reported that they found permanent employment or were accepted to graduate school. The Tippie Graduate Career Services team offers multiple resources to help students in their career development journey.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; visit the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. Application criteria includes an online application; a résumé (include information about employment, education, extracurricular activities, and community involvement); a statement of purpose (250–500 words); academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts may be submitted with an application; official transcripts will be required for admission); earned bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university with a minimum grade-point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; or have earned an equivalent from another country; and TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores for international students (may be waived; consult application website for details). Visit the MAc Admissions page on the Tippie College of Business website for full admission details.

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.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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