Master of Accounting at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Overview Earning a Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree not only expands a student's education and job options, it amplifies earning potential and career advancement. On average, over 90 percent of graduates secure a job by graduation. From coast to coast, in every major metropolitan area of the country, even the world, KU MAcc graduates find success.

Faculty: School of Business | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Each concentration requires a total of 30 credit hours, 15 required credit hours and 15 elective credit hours. Students in the Advisory/Consulting concentration are required to take the following five courses: Assurance (Audit) The Assurance (Audit) concentration curriculum prepares students for a career in external audit at public accounting firms.

Career pathways

Overview Earning a Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree not only expands a student's education and job options, it amplifies earning potential and career advancement. For students who have never considered accounting, a MAcc can be an excellent gateway into a career they're passionate about through a route they never thought to explore.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate Preparation The Master of Accounting program offers a 30 credit hour degree for students with baccalaureate degrees in accounting equivalent to that required for accreditation by the AACSB and whose undergraduate academic records, scores on required standardized examinations, and/or prior work experience indicate that they have the capability to complete the program. Deficiencies in the undergraduate program result in additional hours being required for the degree. Admission to the Master of Accounting Program Standard Admission Requirements for all Graduate Programs All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking, $40 certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme. Apply through the KU graduate application system (KU Graduate for Lawrence, Edwards and Online programmes; KU Medical Center for KUMC programmes).

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