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Accountants around the world have felt the impact of changes to the industry driven by increased regulation, stronger governance and digital technology. What was required of accountants 10 years ago is different from what’s expected today.
A vastly different set of skills characterizes the modern-day accountant — you have to be tech-savvy and able to manage and communicate with others. Not to mention that the industry is predicted to change rapidly over the coming decade.
The time to prepare is now.
Just because you didn’t begin your career in accounting, it doesn’t mean you can’t get your start now. If you have no previous accounting coursework but would like to transition into the field, then this track was designed for you. We don’t require you to take bridge or prerequisite courses, which means you can get started right away. Build your foundation for analyzing financial statements and examine the role that assurance services play in improving the quality of information.
A bachelor’s degree in accounting has helped you get where you are today. Now imagine what a master’s degree could do. This track is designed to push your leadership skills harder and help you take your career further. Learn how to identify and respond to ethical issues while using data to create strategic value for your organization. Study topics including advanced financial accounting, audit and assurance services, business intelligence and accounting for governments and nonprofits.
Our online accounting master’s program is offered through the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration — the largest, and first accredited, business school in North Dakota. UND accountancy students consistently beat the national average on all four parts of the CPA exam, with nine being awarded the prestigious Elijah Watts Sells Award.
We’re accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), which puts us in the top 5% of business schools worldwide. AACSB-accredited schools produce graduates who are highly skilled and more desirable to employers than other non-accredited schools. We’re also ranked alongside Stanford, Harvard and Berkeley among the Top 25 Most Innovative Schools.*
That means when it comes to quality and commitment, you can be confident in UND.
*U.S. News & World Report
The field of accounting is one of the strongest sectors in the global economy, which is why quality accountants are always in demand in every industry. In fact, the number of accountants, auditors and CPAs across the country is expected to grow 10% from 2016 to 2026.*
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
With your master’s in accounting, you can:
Advancing your skills in accounting can mean job security, salary increases and career flexibility. Here are some top roles and median salaries in the field, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Chief Financial
Officer
$183,270
Financial Analyst
$84,300
Accountant /
Auditor
$69,350
Our master’s program allows you to build your foundation in accounting through our online fundamentals track or hone your advanced analytical skills with our online practitioner track. UND has an exceptional history of teaching online classes, but if you prefer a campus environment the professional track is another option. Each track is designed to prepare you for leadership in the dynamic accounting field and to succeed on the CPA exam.
Study topics range from business law for accountants to accounting systems and business intelligence. Our online Master of Accountancy program prepares you, regardless of your background, for a successful career in accounting while reducing your time to graduation since there are track options that require no bridge courses or prerequisites.
“UND’s Department of Accountancy has a long tradition of preparing students for success on the CPA exam and in their careers. Many of our most outstanding alumni are from our Master of Accountancy program. UND MAcc graduates have become national-level leaders in their firms, CEOs of large companies, a president of a university, and a founder of an S&P 500 corporation. Join the UND MAcc program. See where your career can take you!”
— Matthew Notbohm, MAcc Program Director
To qualify for the Master of Accountancy program, you must meet the following criteria:
In addition, you must provide the following:
For international students:
*All courses will be evaluated by the MAcc Program Director.
**Reference providers are notified as soon as they are added to the application and can be added before the application is submitted.
The University of North Dakota Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Program will automatically offer a GMAT waiver for applicants who, in addition to meeting all other admissions criteria, meet one of the following criteria:
*A recognized university is one that either has a business school that has achieved AACSB accreditation or is a top 200 National University as ranked by U.S. News & World Report or is a top 150 National Liberal Arts College as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
Spring 2020 | Summer 2020 | Fall 2020 | |
Final Deadline | 12/1/2019 | 5/1/2020 | 8/1/2020 |
Classes Begin | 1/13/2020 | 5/18/2020 | 8/31/2020 |
Our innovative way of thinking makes us adaptable, but our focus on education makes us formidable.
Join us, and you can do things differently, too.