The George Washington University School of Business
Master of Accountancy

Washington, USA
Alexandria, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Master degree

DURATION

1 year

LANGUAGES

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Master of Accountancy offers an in-depth exploration of accounting principles, financial reporting, and auditing practices. This postgraduate degree prepares students for professional certification and provides comprehensive knowledge tailored to today's accounting challenges. The program emphasizes analytical skills and ethical considerations in accountancy, equipping graduates with tools to succeed in various accounting roles.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue a variety of career paths, including accountant, auditor, financial analyst, and tax consultant. With this qualification, you'll be well-prepared to take on leadership roles in the finance sector or work with private firms, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

Master of Accountancy Academic Program

The Master of Accountancy is a 30- 37 credit program designed to prepare students for high-level professional careers in the public and private sectors. It. is a flexible program tailored to individual interests and career objectives in accounting, financial management and tax practice. Students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting can complete the requirements in one year.

No business background is necessary prior to joining the program. In addition to required courses in introductory accounting, finance, economics and statistics, students can choose from a wide range of specialized accounting subjects as well as other business topics which help them prepare for their professional certification. The program may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis. Day and evening classes are available and prior work experience is not required.

Program Planning

The Master of Accountancy program consists of two programs. Program A can be completed in 33-37 credit hours. Program B can be completed in 30 hours and is designed for students who hold a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from a US university or have passed the CPA tests (A Bachelor of Administration with a concentration in accounting does not apply.

Both programs are flexible and allow students to choose from a wide range of accounting courses as well as a range of electives from the School of Business graduate course listings.

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