Accounting: Master of Science Degree
Program Overview
Program Director: Dr. William Pollard; pollardwb@appstate.edu; 828-262-6206; Accounting Department
http://www.business.appstate.edu/accounting/accountingms.htm
The educational objective of the M.S. in Accounting is to provide advanced education to meet the needs of persons planning careers in accounting at the professional level.
Program Highlights
- Our graduates consistently score well on the CPA exam.
- As a full-time student not needing prerequisite coursework, it should take you no longer than two semesters and one summer to complete the 30 credit hours. Part-time students are also admitted into the program.
- Thesis: you may opt to write a thesis for six hours of credit in lieu of six hours of electives
Application Essentials
Concentrations: General; Taxation
Location of instruction: On campus
Required Entrance Exam: GMAT (score must be no more than 5 years old)
Required Number of References to specify in the on-line form: 3
Supplemental Information: Resume (Required upload for application submission)
Deadlines for Application. A program not open for a particular term will be marked with an "x." If the program has early screening dates, those dates are listed in parentheses. Applications that are not complete by the early screening date risk denial of admission due to no seats available. Increased enrollment may lead to a term being closed for new applications.
- Spring: 11/1
- Summer Session 1: x
- Summer Session 2: x
- Fall: 6/1
Basic Criteria for Admission: (Undergraduate GPA x 200) + GMAT = 1100. GMAT Minimum of 450 is recommended.
Link to Graduate Bulletin Description