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Accelerated Accounting Degree

B.Acc./M.Acc.

Our Accountancy graduates score higher than average on the CPA exam.

If you’re looking for the fastest route to a graduate degree and a rewarding career, UND's accelerated Accountancy degree program is an ideal choice.

Program type:
Combined (Major and Master's)
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
4-5 years
Credit hours:
139

Why earn an accelerated accounting degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1
 
Graduate Application Deadlines
Fall:
May 15* | Aug. 1
Spring:
Oct. 15* | Dec. 1
Summer:
March 15* | May 1

*Priority deadline

Students seeking the accelerated accounting degree may apply to the School of Graduate Studies after completing 60 credits.

Our accelerated Accountancy degree program will:

  • Put you on the fast track. You'll earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in just 5 years.
  • Get you the 150 credit hours required to sit for the CPA exam.

Customize your learning experience with specialized classes. M.Acc. students can concentrate in:

  • Data Analytics
  • Organizations & Leadership
  • Public Administration

Accredited Accelerated Accounting Degree

AACSB logo

UND's accelerated Accountancy programs are accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB International puts the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration (CoBPA) in the top 5% of business schools in the world.

M.Acc. Graduate Assistantships

Campus M.Acc. students who are pursuing the professional track can also apply to be a Graduate Assistant (GA). These positions allow you to work alongside faculty and staff in the college and hone your research skills and assist with teaching-related activities. GA's are compensated with a competitive stipend and/or tuition waivers. To apply for a GA position, please contact Michelle Garske.

UND's Accelerated Accounting Degree Programs

  • Choose a concentration including data analytics, public administration and (change to or) organizational leadership.

  • Live with fellow business students in our Business Living & Learning Community.

  • More than $94,000 in scholarships are awarded to UND M.Acc. students annually.

  • Students gain valuable classroom experiences as well as prestigious internship placements at top firms around the country through experiential learning opportunities.

  • Get a head start on your job search by visiting the Accounting Career Fair or the Pancratz Career Development Center.

  • Intern with the Big 4 (PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG) or national and regional public accounting firms.

What can I do with an accelerated accounting degree?

95%

Recent accounting graduates who are employed or are pursuing graduate degrees

UND Nistler College of Business & Public Administration

77K

Median annual salary for auditors

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Research finds that M.Acc. graduates are more likely to be placed in many accounting positions and are more likely to be promoted within public accounting than bachelor of accounting graduates.

This program prepares you for a variety of roles including:

  • Accounting managers
  • Auditors
  • Budget analysts
  • Business owners
  • Chief executive officers
  • Chief financial officers
  • Comptrollers
  • Forensic accountants
  • Partners in public accounting firms
  • Tax preparer
  • Tax consultant

Accelerated Accounting Degree Courses

ACCT 160. Intro to Accounting Careers. 1-3 Credits.

An introduction to accounting careers and the accounting profession. Students develop skills and resources that will help them launch a career in accounting. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ACCT 200 or declared or pre accountancy major or consent of CoBPA academic advisor. F,S.

ACCT 309. Accounting Information Systems. 3 Credits.

The application of systems design and use from the accountant's perspective. Coverage includes computerized and manual accounting systems, elements of internal control, flowcharting, and the interface of accounting and management information systems. Prerequisites: ACCT 301 and Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 503. Advanced Financial Accounting. 3 Credits.

Accounting for inter-corporate investments, business combinations, and other advanced financial accounting topics. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. F,S.

ACCT 501. Seminar in Accounting Issues. 3 Credits.

Addresses current issues in accounting and develops appropriate professional judgment through researching and applying accounting standards. Written communication is emphasized. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc director. F,S.

ACCT 511. Taxation of Businesses. 3 Credits.

This graduate-level course covers federal taxation of business organizations. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. S.

ACCT 405. Assurance Services. 3 Credits.

Explores methods of improving the quality of information or its context for decision makers. Examples include assurances on the reliability of financial statements, the processes and controls used to manage and operate businesses, assertions and agreements made to third parties, and regulatory compliance. Prerequisites: ACCT 302, ACCT 309, ECON 210; Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

Leaders in Accounting

Do more than report numbers. Use them to make an impact. Our graduate Zsofia is making her mark at EY (formerly Ernst & Young).

Read Zsofia's Story

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Department Contact
Kevin Dunn
Graduate Adm Officer & Advisor
P 701.777.2975
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