Greensboro,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Accounting - Tax in Greensboro United States | University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Greensboro United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,672
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
As one of North Carolina's most established graduate offerings, the Master of Science in Accounting ranks within the elite 1% of globally recognized programs with dual AACSB accreditation. Our adaptable curriculum can be pursued through online or on-campus formats, with both part-time and full-time options, allowing for personalization to align with your professional aspirations. Students focusing on taxation can select our specialized tax concentration.
This accounting master's program functions as our department's flagship pathway for students pursuing credentials like the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
We provide comprehensive CPA exam preparation courses, with our students consistently outperforming national pass rate averages.
For professionals transitioning into accounting, we offer a dedicated entry path tailored for those with non-accounting undergraduate degrees who aim to enter public accounting, consulting, or corporate finance roles.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School applicants must submit a
Personal statement indicating the reasons for pursuing the MS in Accounting degree.
Resume
Applicants should consult with the MS in Accounting Program Director for specific admission requirements
The MS in Accounting program is designed for qualified students from any academic background Students admitted without the necessary accounting and business background will be required to take certain prerequisite andor required elective courses Individual prerequisite needs are assessed by the program director when admission decisions are made
GMAT or GRE scores are accepted
To be eligible for a GMAT waiver based on
Beta Gamma Sigma membership the applicant must provide evidence of Beta Gamma Sigma membership
An undergraduate degree earned at UNCG the applicant must have earned the undergraduate degree within the past five years with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher An accounting undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher will also be considered
An undergraduate degree earned at another institution the applicant must have earned the undergraduate degree within the past five years from at least an institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges ACCJC Western Association of Schools and Colleges the Higher Learning Commission HLC the Middle States Commission on Higher Education MSCHE the New England Commission of Higher Education NECHE the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities NWCCU the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges SACSCOC or the WASC Senior College and University Commission WSCUC with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher out of 4.0 and the school is recommended by accounting faculty or staff and approved by the MS in Accounting Committee
The Graduate School requires a course-by-course evaluation report showing completion of a bachelors and a graduate degree if required by the program that is equivalent to a US degree from an international college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.
Students enter Graduate School with no academic standing and are expected to earn at least a GPA of 3.0 in their first semester to be placed in Academic Good Standing Continuing students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in all graduate course work at UNCG to remain in Academic Good Standing.
Academic Transcripts - For US transcripts please follow the normal protocol from your institution when ordering official transcripts For Undergraduate Admissions the International Recruitment and Admissions Office accepts stamped copies of high school transcripts from US community colleges.
IBT TOEFL 79 TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition score report also accepted same score and paper based - 550.
IELTS 6.5 IELTS Indicator also accepted same band score.
Duolingo English Test DET - 110.
ELS - 112 score report.
Kaplan International Higher Intermediate Level.
ELPs must not be more than 2 years old from the date of application submission.
Personal statement indicating the reasons for pursuing the MS in Accounting degree.
Resume
Applicants should consult with the MS in Accounting Program Director for specific admission requirements
The MS in Accounting program is designed for qualified students from any academic background Students admitted without the necessary accounting and business background will be required to take certain prerequisite andor required elective courses Individual prerequisite needs are assessed by the program director when admission decisions are made
GMAT or GRE scores are accepted
To be eligible for a GMAT waiver based on
Beta Gamma Sigma membership the applicant must provide evidence of Beta Gamma Sigma membership
An undergraduate degree earned at UNCG the applicant must have earned the undergraduate degree within the past five years with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher An accounting undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher will also be considered
An undergraduate degree earned at another institution the applicant must have earned the undergraduate degree within the past five years from at least an institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges ACCJC Western Association of Schools and Colleges the Higher Learning Commission HLC the Middle States Commission on Higher Education MSCHE the New England Commission of Higher Education NECHE the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities NWCCU the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges SACSCOC or the WASC Senior College and University Commission WSCUC with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher out of 4.0 and the school is recommended by accounting faculty or staff and approved by the MS in Accounting Committee
The Graduate School requires a course-by-course evaluation report showing completion of a bachelors and a graduate degree if required by the program that is equivalent to a US degree from an international college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.
Students enter Graduate School with no academic standing and are expected to earn at least a GPA of 3.0 in their first semester to be placed in Academic Good Standing Continuing students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in all graduate course work at UNCG to remain in Academic Good Standing.
Academic Transcripts - For US transcripts please follow the normal protocol from your institution when ordering official transcripts For Undergraduate Admissions the International Recruitment and Admissions Office accepts stamped copies of high school transcripts from US community colleges.
IBT TOEFL 79 TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition score report also accepted same score and paper based - 550.
IELTS 6.5 IELTS Indicator also accepted same band score.
Duolingo English Test DET - 110.
ELS - 112 score report.
Kaplan International Higher Intermediate Level.
ELPs must not be more than 2 years old from the date of application submission.
Tuition
USD
25,672