Overview

Accounting (MSA)

The Accounting program of The University of Akron offers accounting majors the flexibility to combine their accounting backgrounds with coursework in information systems and finance. Students who are new to the field of accounting are able to gain the skills to pursue a career in the field of accounting. Students may pursue either a professional accountancy option or an accounting information systems option. The MSA offers students the opportunity to develop substantive knowledge, skills, and abilities in accounting.
Students are encouraged to begin the program in the fall semester. Students needing pre-MSA foundation level courses may start in summer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Enterprise Systems and Internal Control

Contemporary Accounting Issues

Enterprise Risk Assessment and Assurance

Accounting and Assurance Project

Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis

Information Systems Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

More details

It is recommended that international students apply six weeks prior to these dates to allow time for admission and I-20 visa processing

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GMAT

500

English requirements

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General requirements

GMAT (score of 500 or better preferred) or GRE, LSAT, PCAT, or MCAT scores. Test waivers may be granted for students holding an advanced degree or those with three or more years of work experience beyond conferral of the bachelor's degree.

Two letters of recommendation

Statement of purpose

Resume

Undergraduate degrees in accounting from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent or a non-accounting undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

43362 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43362 USD / year

≈ 43362 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26082 USD / year

≈ 26082 USD / year

Living costs

Akron

United States

890 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Accounting (MSA)

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Akron

Funding

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