Overview

The Accounting - Public Accounting programme at Purdue University provides students with the advanced technical skills required to excel in the modern financial landscape. This master's degree focuses on high-level expertise in auditing, taxation, and regulatory compliance to prepare graduates for leadership roles.

The curriculum is designed to help students meet the educational requirements for professional certification exams. This includes preparation for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations, ensuring a competitive edge in the job market.

Students engage with complex topics such as risk management, legal issues, and accounting data analysis.

Why Accounting - Public Accounting at Purdue University?

Purdue University offers business programmes that are fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This ensures that the curriculum meets rigorous academic and professional standards recognised by employers worldwide.

The faculty consists of real-world practitioners who bring extensive industry experience into the virtual classroom. With a high percentage of instructors holding terminal degrees, students benefit from a teaching approach that combines theoretical depth with practical application.

The institution provides extensive support services, including career guidance and academic accessibility resources. This commitment to student success is reflected in the flexible online delivery, which allows working professionals to balance their studies with existing commitments.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 420 per credit
National fee: USD 420 per credit
Local fee: USD 485 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Financial Accounting and Reporting
Regulation
Advanced Auditing
Advanced Managerial and Cost Accounting

Careers with Accounting - Public Accounting

Graduates are prepared to pursue senior-level positions or manage entire accounting departments within diverse organisations. The programme develops essential skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement analysis that are highly valued in the corporate sector.

Potential career paths include roles in public accounting firms, government agencies, and private corporations. The focus on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ethical standards ensures that alumni are ready to handle complex financial analysis and auditing tasks.

The degree also serves as a foundation for roles involving digital literacy and cross-functional teamwork. By mastering research and critical thinking, graduates can contribute to innovative solutions in industries ranging from finance to manufacturing and public policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Regulation

Advanced Auditing

Advanced Managerial and Cost Accounting

Legal Environment of Business

Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

Online

Semi-structured
Continuous support with feedback on request
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Finance Accounting View 1225 other Masters in Business Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enroll in the Master of Science in Accounting, you must possess a bachelor’s degree in the field of business from an accredited college or university or 45 credit hours of undergraduate coursework across the ACBSP's Common Professional Components (CPC).

Applicants with an MBA can enroll in the program without a Peregrine assessment or an undergraduate degree in business.

Be at least 18 years old.

Proof of sufficient funds

Submit applicable fees

Visa requirements

Proof of secondary completion

English Language Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in a master’s degree or graduate certificate program, and a master’s degree is required to enroll in a doctoral or postgraduate certificate program.

You will need to provide an official transcript that shows completion of the required degree from an accredited institution, though an unofficial copy may be provided during the application process.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9800 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9800 USD / year

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In-State

11316 USD / year

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Funding

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