The School of Accountancy offers graduate work leading to the master of accountancy and doctor of philosophy degrees. Graduate programs in accountancy prepare students for advanced professional careers in public, private and governmental accounting, and for careers in teaching and research.
Alert to change and recognizing that accounting education at the graduate level should be ahead of current practice, the School’s programs require course work stressing advanced knowledge in accounting theory and practice, quantitative methods, data analytics, economics and business. Opportunities exist on and off campus for exchanging ideas with practicing accountants and for participating in the solution of their professional problems.
Degrees Offered
Doctoral
On Campus
Admission Criteria
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | February 1 |
- A prior record of outstanding academic performance
- Strong letters of recommendation
Minimum Language Requirements
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Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Accountancy PhD Program
- 3 Recommendation letters, mailed or accepted electronically through the Graduate School online application
- Statement of Purpose, uploaded to online application or mailed
- Resume, uploaded to online application or mailed
- Official GMAT or GRE scores required
Prerequisites for the Doctoral Degree
International students should note that we rarely admit a student directly from outside the United States unless they have studied/worked in an English-language setting.
Prerequisites to undertaking doctoral course work include one, and preferably two, semesters of calculus; an introductory statistics course; intermediate-level microeconomic theory; and an undergraduate accounting major (or equivalent). Prior graduate work is not required for admission to the program, but most successful applicants do have a master’s degree.
Master's
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission Criteria
- Four-year accredited bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution or its equivalent
- Must meet the accounting prerequisites listed below:
- Accounting I and II
- Intermediate Financial Accounting I and II
- Accounting Information Systems
- Cost and Managerial Accounting
- Introduction to Taxation
- Competitive undergraduate GPA
- Applicants may be required to interview
Deadlines for application to the MAcc
Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall, spring or summer semester.
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline (International) | Application Deadline (Domestic) |
| Fall | May 1 | July 1 |
| Spring | November 1 | December 1 |
| Summer | May 1 | May 15 |
Students will be admitted to the Master of Accountancy based on a variety of key qualifications. Evaluation criteria will include not only academic success (as represented by a student’s GPA), but also other factors such as professional work experience and leadership experience. Future job potential will be evaluated through interviews by a panel of faculty, staff, and alumni and alumnae representatives from the accounting profession. Additionally, student motivation and readiness will be assessed through review of their statement of objectives included in the application process.
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.
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the MAcc Program
- Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
- Including Personal Statement
- Video Statement
- Résumé
- 1 letter of recommendation
- From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
- GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)
- TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)
Please click here for more details about admissions requirements and steps to apply.
Graduate Certificate
On Campus
Officially approved as:
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: The Graduate Certificate in Accounting Data Analytics will provide students an opportunity to develop a data analytics skill set within the subject of accounting. Students will be provided an introduction to tools utilized in the analysis of data from a business perspective, and how those data analysis tools can be utilized within the accounting industry to make informed business decisions based on past and present trends to lead into the future. Students with the certificate will develop skills in the following areas:
- Extracting, transforming and loading data.
- Using the appropriate method and software to analyze data.
- Interpreting and communicating data-driven results to stakeholders.
- Understanding the abilities and limitations of data when answering stakeholder-relevant questions.
Student learning objectives align with the understanding and application of an analytical mindset related to data utilized in the accounting industry. Given the large amount of data processed by accountants, the industry has evolved to include a large focus on understanding large data sets and interpreting trends within the data to understand the business.
Admission Criteria
Deadlines for application to the Graduate Certificate in Accounting Data Analytics
Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall semester.
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | July 1 |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Accounting Data Analytics Program
- Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
- Including Personal Statement
- Video Statement
- Résumé
- 1 letter of recommendation
- From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
- GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)
- TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)
On Campus
Officially approved as:
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 15
Certificate description: Graduate students in Accountancy may use their accountancy electives and business electives to complete an emphasis in taxation. Upon completing the requirements listed below, a student will receive a Graduate Certificate issued from the Graduate School in Taxation.
Admission Criteria
Deadlines for application to the Graduate Certificate in Taxation
Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall semester.
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | July 1 |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Taxation Program
- Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
- Including Personal Statement
- Video Statement
- Résumé
- 1 letter of recommendation
- From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
- GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)
- TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)
On Campus
Officially approved as:
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 15
Certificate description: A solid understanding of assurance procedures and practices will allow students to make an immediate impact in their chosen career. The Assurance Certificate will allow students to present this specialization on their resumes which will enhance their future careers and earning potential. The Assurance Certificate program will provide interested students with courses presenting the principal aspects of Assurance Services, including advanced auditing, internal audit, audit of internal controls, fraud examination or forensic accounting, advanced financial accounting, and corporate taxation. The Assurance Certificate program will also provide students with advanced skills necessary to succeed in Assurance Services-related careers. Through completion of the required coursework, students will be able to:
- Assess business and financial reporting risks
- Understand and apply auditing concepts and procedures
- Design and implement internal controls
- Understand the role of corporate governance in risk management
- Implement fraud prevention and detection procedures
- Understand how corporate taxes can impact a corporation’s financial statements
- Understand the basis of corporate taxation and book-to-tax differences (ASC 740)
School of Accountancy graduates with an Assurance Certificate will be prepared for a variety of careers including: external and internal auditor, risk management, fraud examination, and consulting on risk, assurance, and fraud prevention.
Admission Criteria
Deadlines for application to the Graduate Certificate in Assurance
Students may start the program at the beginning of the fall semester.
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | July 1 |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Assurance Program
- Trulaske Graduate Application (built into the Graduate School online application)
- Including Personal Statement
- Video Statement
- Résumé
- 1 letter of recommendation
- From someone who knows you well in a professional or academic setting. This person should be familiar with your work ethic, leadership skills, and ability to overcome challenges.
- GMAT or GRE score (optional/not required)
- TOEFL or IELTS (for international students)