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Accountancy Master's

Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.)

Develop skills to become a modern-day accountant with two specialized learning tracks.

Offered on campus or in a 100% online format, the Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) program at UND is flexible, allowing you to enroll full-time or take one course at a time. Designed to equip you with essential, in-demand skills, this program will prepare you to excel in a profession that’s always in demand in every industry.

Program type:
Master's Degree
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
1-2 years (depending on track)
Credit hours:
30-31, dependent on track

Why earn a masters of accountancy?

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

*Priority deadline


AACSB Accredited

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UND's accounting graduate program will:

  • Prepare you to sit for the CPA exam. UND accounting graduates consistently beat the national average on the CPA exam.
  • Meet your needs by offering on-campus and 100% online tracks that align with your career background and interests.
  • Help you obtain internships and career placement.

3 Options to Earn Your M.Acc.

The Master of Accountancy is available in three tracks. Each track has the same admissions and degree requirements.

Professional Track (Online and On-Campus)

Designed for students holding undergraduate accounting degrees. It will prepare you to sit for the CPA exam, which UND graduates consistently beat the national average. You'll learn to deal with unstructured problems and complex decision making in accounting and business environments. 

The M.Acc. Professional Track has three areas of concentrations, which allows you to customize your learning experience with specialized classes.

  • Data Analytics
  • Organizations & Leadership
  • Public Administration

Fundamentals Track (100% Online)

The 100% online Fundamentals Track prepares students without an undergraduate degree in accounting to change or advance their career.

Accelerated (Online and On-Campus)

Sophomore and junior accountancy majors are encouraged to apply for the combined B.Acc./M.Acc. program, allowing you to complete both a bachelor's and master's degree in five years.

On-Campus or Online Accountancy Master's

  • Offered by UND's College of Business & Public Administration and accredited by AACSB International and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB International puts the UND in the top 5% of business schools in the world.

  • Ranked #7 as a best online business degree program by Best Value Schools.

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

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

  • Students pursuing the professional track can 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. 

  • Receive personalized career support through the Pancratz Career Development Center. The Center is dedicated exclusively to career development for online and on-campus business students.

What can I do with an accountancy master's?

7%

Expected employment growth for accountants and auditors by 2030

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

After completing our program, you'll join a prestigious accounting alumni group that includes:

  • Several university professors and a university president
  • Multiple national partners of Big 4 CPA firms
  • CEO of a top 25 CPA firm
  • Vice President of one of the largest privately held companies in the US
  • Founder of a major publicly traded company

Master of Accountancy Careers

Research shows 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 business 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

Accountancy Master's Courses

ACCT 512. Accounting for Governments & Nonprofits. 3 Credits.

This course covers accounting for governmental and nonprofit entities, including fund accounting. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. S.

ACCT 504. Seminar in Auditing. 3 Credits.

Expands understanding of the auditing function and provides a framework for analyzing contemporary auditing and assurance issues. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. F.

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 560. Personal Accountability & Ethics. 3 Credits.

Examines foundations of ethical behavior with an emphasis on personal accountability. Issues, regulations, and cases relevant to accountants and auditors are examined. Approaches for dialogue in the context of ethical issues are introduced. Includes a service project component. Prerequisite: Permission of MAcc Director. On demand.

ACCT 511. Taxation of Businesses. 3 Credits.

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

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M.Acc. Graduate

You'll graduate well-prepared for a job and to pass the CPA exam. Perhaps most importantly, you have advocates who will be there for you at any time in your career.

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Choose to learn 100% online or on-campus. Your graduate degree will be identical.

Department Contact
Brian Gutierrez
Graduate Admissions Officer & Advisor
P 701.777.4824
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