MACC Accountancy at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

The Master of Accountancy is a highly customizable program that will help build your confidence and the communication skills needed to stand out in the accounting field. You'll benefit from a program that has seen decades of refining and innovation to prepare students for successful careers. The program was founded more than 50 years ago and has had consistent and quality placement for students: 100 percent of U.S.

Faculty: Darla Moore School of Business | Duration: 18 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

For students with an undergraduate accounting degree, the program, which consists of 10 courses, takes just 10 months to complete. You’ll choose from three tracks: taxation, business measurement and assurance, and information systems and control. We also offer specializations, certificates and the ability to further customize your degree, including study abroad options.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Public Accountant, Private Accountant, Governmental Accountant, Educator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Requirements for admission to the Master of Accountancy program conform to the general regulations of the Graduate School and the accreditation standards of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International). Applicants must submit the Moore School of Business application and a nonrefundable application fee, an official transcript of their complete university-level academic record, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. Applicants should consult the Darla Moore School of Business website for more information concerning GMAT requirements. International applicants whose native language is not English are also required to demonstrate language proficiency. Please visit the Darla Moore School of Business website for admissions information, including options surrounding the submission of GMAT scores, and acceptable ways to...

Domestic applicants: USD 18,000 for the whole programme (2026-27). Darla Moore School of Business programme fee for 2026-27 as listed on the Department Fees page, full-time column; excludes technology, health, application and confirmation fees. Resident rate for the Master of Accountancy; the page states it is assessed p Source

International applicants: USD 30,930 for the whole programme (2026-27). Darla Moore School of Business programme fee for 2026-27 as listed on the Department Fees page, full-time column; excludes technology, health, application and confirmation fees. Nonresident rate for the Master of Accountancy; the page states it is assesse Source

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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