Master of Science in Accounting

Master of Science in Accounting

American University

Washington D.C., Virginia, USA
Master of Science in Accounting
Duration1-1.5 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program prepares students for rewarding careers in all facets of the field, from nonprofit to forensic accounting
  • Students without a business background bachelors degree will be admitted but will be studying for a longer duration of 1.5 to 2 years
  • The MSA curriculum focuses on various accounting topics – including auditing, forensic investigation, business ethics, information systems and more – to develop the leadership qualities and data-utilization skills you’ll need to excel in the industry
  • The MS Accounting faculty uses experiential exercises and integrated projects to teach  the principles of business accounting
  • Prominent accounting experts from the Big Four firms are regular guest speakers to the university
  • Students with an accounting background can choose from a range of courses in financial reporting and assurance, forensic accounting, or taxation
  • MSA graduates excel in various accounting, auditing and budgeting roles, including supervisor and managerial positions
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees3981326 INR
Insurance142964 INR
Transportation102536 INR
Books and Supplies 80564 INR
Graduate Activity fees4394 INR
Technology Fees17578 INR
Sports Center fee 9521 INR
Personal Expenses106198 INR
Enrollment Fees36620 INR
Metro U-Pass Fee19921 INR
Total520296 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicants must have earned an undergraduate bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business related discipline from an accredited institution with a satisfactory grade point average
ExamsTOEFL: 100

IELTS: 7

Additional info
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a GMAT or GRE score as part of their application, as additional funding may be available for applicants who submit scores. If they have not taken, and do not plan to take the GMAT or GRE, they may submit a Supplemental Essay in lieu of submitting a test score
  • Applicants may submit a Supplemental Essay in lieu of submitting GRE or GMAT scores
    • The essay is completed within the application in the Standardized Test section. The prompt for the supplemental essay is: "Tell us about a time that you have used quantitative methods or data to drive a decision-making process, either as a professional or in your academic experience." Length of approximately 500-750 words is suggested
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