Accountancy Admissions

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The Master of Accountancy program seeks students with a strong academic and diverse background interested in the accounting profession. You do not need to have an undergraduate accounting degree to apply.


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Master of Accountancy Prerequisites

Bachelor's Degree

You do not need to take any prerequisite classes if you have an accounting undergraduate degree.

Courses

For Accounting Undergraduate Background: No additional prerequisite courses are required if you hold a bachelor's degree in accounting.

For Non-Accounting Undergraduate Background: You must complete or be in the process of completing the following courses (or their equivalents):

  • ACCT 2051: Introduction to Financial Reporting
  • ACCT 3001: Introduction to Management Accounting
  • ACCT 5101: Intermediate Accounting 1
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Review the requirements needed to apply for the Master of Accountancy degree at Minnesota Carlson.

What you need to apply

The Master of Accountancy program at Minnesota Carlson offers a streamlined online application. The following materials are required to apply:

  • Academic records from all institutions attended
  • Video essay
  • Personal short essays
  • Resume
  • 2 recommendations
  • English Language Test (if applicable)

Completed applications are reviewed according to round deadlines and then on a rolling basis if space is available. The application review process can take up to three weeks. You will receive an admissions decision via email.

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Master of Accountancy Admissions FAQs

Select the track that fits your background. The Master of Accountancy program offers a 30-credit option for accounting majors and a 44-credit option for those new to the field.

Both pathways help you meet the 150-credit requirement for CPA licensure. But the program goes beyond the exam. It’s built for professionals pivoting into accounting or sharpening their technical and analytical expertise.

Requirements include an online application, transcripts, a résumé, a personal statement, a video essay, and two recommendations. Applicants from any undergraduate major are eligible, though non-accounting majors must complete specific introductory accounting prerequisites. View all requirements & deadlines.

Work experience is not required. The average work experience for admitted students is 0-4 years. To see the typical backgrounds of enrolled students, you can review the program’s class profile.

The program is generally test-optional. GMAT or GRE scores may be submitted, but many applicants are admitted without standardized test scores.

Applications are reviewed with priority deadlines for both terms. For international students, the priority deadline is March 15 for the fall term and August 15 for the spring term. Final deadlines vary. View all requirements & deadlines.

Applicants with any undergraduate background equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree are eligible. Non-accounting majors must complete 3 prerequisites before starting the program. View all admissions requirements.

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