Masters of Science in Accounting in Fairfax United States | George Mason University

George Mason University | Fairfax United States
Visit institution website for more information
Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 46,343
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
11 months

The Master of Science in Accounting program at George Mason University's Costello College of Business prepares students to fulfill Virginia's 150-credit CPA requirement while enhancing analytical abilities, critical reasoning, and communication skills. Graduates with this degree who pass the CPA examination enjoy expanded career opportunities and higher earning potential in the accounting field.

The curriculum focuses on current developments in accounting practices, ethical business standards, and corporate oversight. Students have the option to pursue credit-bearing internships, gaining valuable professional experience that may result in permanent job offers. The program covers financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and allows for specialization through concurrent certificates in government contract accounting, public sector accounting, fraud examination, or accounting data analysis.

Recognizing diverse student needs, we provide flexible learning formats with both traditional on-campus and complete online program options to accommodate working professionals and those unable to attend in-person classes.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have at a minimum, a U.S. equivalent bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency, or international equivalent. Furthermore, you must either be an accounting major or have completed specific coursework in accounting, including 6 credits in Principles of Accounting, 6 credits in Intermediate Financial Accounting, 3 credits in Managerial/Cost Accounting, 3 credits in Audit, 3 credits in Tax, and 3 credits in Accounting Analytics. Non-accounting majors should refer to the NVCC pathway provided below to complete the required accounting coursework.

A minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study.
IELTS - 7.0 and 6.5 each subsection
TOEFL - 88 and 20 each subsection

Tuition USD 46,343

Similar programs for you