Accountancy
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,421 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Accountancy

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    Accountancy

    Accounting Excellence Based in Ethical Leadership


    With Duquesne's Master of Science in Accountancy (MAcc) degree, expand your career opportunities and maximize your earning potential. Our MAcc degree, distinct among auditing and accounting programs in Pennsylvania, equips accounting professionals, expert analysts and compelling ethical business leaders.

    The Duquesne University Master of Science in Accountancy program is accredited by AACSB International and ranked well by the Princeton Review.

    Graduate Viewbook

    In-Demand Graduate Accounting Curriculum


    The MS in Accountancy from Duquesne offers a competitive curriculum built upon the educational cornerstones of small class sizes, hands-on learning, ethical problem-solving, and individualized attention from faculty and mentors. Our MAcc degree program contains a breadth of courses in areas like forensic accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and information systems. 

    Our graduate accounting degree program starts in the fall semester and can be completed in one year with daytime and evening courses or in two years with evening courses. This structure provides flexibility for you to build your degree around your professional commitments. Duquesne's proximity to downtown Pittsburgh is convenient for working professionals to take evening classes near their workplace.

    Many of our MAcc graduates choose to take the CPA Exam and are well-prepared to do so. Students should visit the NASBA website for state-specific CPA exam eligibility requirements, to ensure preparedness for post-graduation plans.

    Learn More About Duquesne's MAcc Degree


    Accelerate your professional potential with a Master of Science in Accountancy degree that centers your career development, equips you for accounting and auditing licensures, and grows your capacity to thrive long-term. This competitive accounting program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania prepares expert business leaders in internationally recognized organizations like Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and FedEx.

    To learn more about Duquesne's MS in Accountancy, request more info, or attend an information session.

    Dr. Amy Yurko, associate professor of Accounting on how a Master of Science in Accountancy from Duquesne University prepares you for a rewarding career.
    Expand your career opportunities and maximize your earning potential. Our MAcc degree, distinct among auditing and accounting programs in Pennsylvania, equips accounting professionals, expert analysts, and compelling ethical business leaders.

    Disciplines

    Palumbo-Donahue School of Business

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Complete Your Application

    All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

    International Students

    If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

    Application Deadlines

    Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

    Credit transfers

    Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
    The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Each graduate and professional program manages their own admissions process, but the application for most programs is the Graduate Application.

    Accountancy

    Duquesne University

    Duquesne University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Pittsburgh