M.S. in Accounting

M.S. in Accounting

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
M.S. in Accounting
Duration9 Months
LevelMasters Program
  • The M.S. in Accounting Program is designed for accounting majors or those with significant accounting coursework.
  • Students will learn to use accounting and analytics to solve complex business problems and create compelling client presentations as you become a leader in your firm and in the field
  • Students will also develop critical thinking and interpersonal savvy to guide teams and clients with courses in leadership, decision-making, and project management
  • By the time you graduate, students will have the opportunity to fulfill the 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure
  • Following Tracks are available:
    • Financial Reporting & Assurance
    • Tax Consulting
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees3054108 INR
Hostel & Meals544906 INR
Insurance218255 INR
Application Fee5493 INR
International Student Fee 14648 INR
Books and Supplies124362 INR
Mandatory fees277580 INR
College Activity fee2930 INR
Total1188174 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicants must earn an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and have a strong record of academic achievement
  • Applicants also must demonstrate a strong basic foundation in accounting as indicated by completion of the following prerequisite courses:
    • Introduction to Financial Accounting
    • Introduction to Managerial Accounting
    • Intermediate Accounting, I
    • Intermediate Accounting II
       
ExamsTOEFL: 100

IELTS: 7.5

Additional info
  • Students are not required to submit a GMAT or GRE exam score as part of their application
    • If they voluntarily provide an exam score, it will be considered in evaluating their application for admission
  • The university looks for evidence of strong academic ability and qualities of character, such as motivation, maturity, tenacity, integrity, ability to work with others, self-reliance, and leadership
  • If students have been selected for an interview, the Graduate Admissions Office will notify them

Documents Required:

  • Two letters of recommendation are required
    • At least one recommender must be someone who has taught the student in the classroom, preferably in accounting, and can attest to the student's academic abilities
  • Submit a course-by-course credential evaluation of their official transcripts
    • Evaluations must be sent from the evaluator directly to the McIntire School of Commerce
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Resume/CV
  • Essay Questions:
    • Required: In just one or two sentences, please explain your near-term career goal
    • Required: Please describe a situation where you needed to collaborate or closely communicate with someone whose life perspective or cultural background was very different from your own
      • Please reflect on any challenges you faced, the strengths you brought to the situation, and areas for improvement
      • Please indicate what you learned about yourself and what you would do differently next time (500-word limit)
    • Optional: If there is further information that you believe would be helpful to the admission committee, please feel free to provide it (500-word limit)
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