MAcc Accountancy at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The growing scope and diversity of functions being performed by professional accountants has created a strong demand for individuals who have both a broader base of general and business education as well as more in-depth technical accounting education than can be obtained in an undergraduate degree. The Master of Accountancy degree is offered in-seat for students focused on obtaining an advanced degree.

Faculty: Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business | Department: Accountancy | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Students who have a degree in a different curricular area or a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from another college or university may earn a master’s degree from the School of Accountancy upon completion of the requirements for the degree. The student’s program must include a minimum of 30 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) selected from courses carrying graduate credit.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Rolling admissions to begin in Fall, Spring or Summer semesters. Language proficiency requirements and minimum English test score thresholds for international applicants are established by the Graduate School. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Short answer essay question submitted as a part of application to the Graduate School Work experience may be considered in lieu of some admittance requirements. Additionally, students that are employed or otherwise financially supported by an employer (i.e. an accounting firm or corporation) may receive a waiver of some admittance requirements.

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 online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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