MS Accounting
Learn the language of business. Become an ethical leader with extensive accounting knowledge and strong critical-thinking skills, prepared to succeed in any professional path. The Master of Science in Accounting program provides an advanced business education.
Academic Overview
The MS Accounting program is primarily designed for students who have undergraduate degrees in accounting. Exceptional candidates from other disciplines, however, may be considered for admission.
Degree Details
Credit Hours: 36
Class Type: In-Person
Location: College Station
Admissions
To be eligible for admission to the MS Accounting Program, applicants must meet Texas A&M University’s admissions requirements. Below is a list of application requirements and information for pre-requisites for each applicant.
- Submitted application and fee
- Resume
- Essay Response
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Transcript
- Proof of Residency
- TOEFL/IELTS score (international applicants ONLY)
- Prerequisites
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Fall Semester Admissions – Applications Are Closed
Applications will open in September
Spring Semester Admissions – Applications Are Open
Final Domestic Applicants | Deadline: October 15
Tuition and Financial Aid
Earning a Master’s Degree is truly an investment in yourself and your career. Use our tuition calculator to estimate your cost or contact our program team. Financial aid can include federal, state, institutional, and private sources that assist eligible students in funding their education. We encourage you to review information available from the Texas A&M University Office of Financial Aid for additional information.
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The James Benjamin Department of Accounting
Accounting is the universal language of business and is essential for decision making. Accountants use financial expertise, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to help clients make better decisions.
The James Benjamin Department of Accounting’s mission is to create an environment that prepares students for any path they choose in a constantly evolving business environment. Our faculty includes award-winning instructors and accomplished scholars and our programs are regularly ranked in the top 10 in national rankings.
CPA Requirements
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) requires candidates for the CPA exam to have a minimum of 150 credit hours of college coursework. Because the Accounting BBA Degree Plan consists of only 120 credit hours, students completing the undergraduate degree must take additional coursework to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
The James Benjamin Department Of Accounting offers methods of TSBPA-approved coursework to assist for you to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
