Accountancy

    Master of Accountancy at The University of Vermont

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,720 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2026
    Accountancy

    The University of Vermont offers the Master of Accountancy as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Burlington , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for accountancy and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2026.

    About Accountancy

    BENEFITS OF UVM'S MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY PROGRAM INCLUDE:

    • 100% job placement
    • Ranked in the top 10% for CPA Pass Rate of U.S. institutions with 10 or more candidates
    • In-person classroom sizes of six to 35 students
    • Accounting courses taught by full-time faculty
    • Exposure to leading industry experts
    • Business education at the UVM Grossman School of Business is accredited by AACSB International

    I chose UVM MAcc because I was interested in accounting and really wanted to pass the CPA exam. UVM's high CPA pass rate was a large factor in my deciding to attend. There is a wide variety of classes that are available for MAcc credit; allowing you to tailor the MAcc program to classes you want to take. For example, I'm planning to go into corporate tax after graduation and really enjoyed being able to take 4 tax classes as part of the MAcc program.   - Tyler Merrill

    Most classes are scheduled during the day, generally in three-hour blocks of time. All accounting classes are taught by full-time faculty members, many of whom have been recognized for excellence in teaching. The program incorporates guest speakers and career-building skills to enhance the connection between the classroom and future careers.

    Domestic and international students who completed all prerequisite courses can complete the program in one academic year (two semesters, fall and spring). Many students begin their year of study with a summer online class. International students who need to complete the Intermediate Accounting I and II prerequisites as part of the program may choose to spread the program over four semesters to allow time for additional study and coursework.

    Most domestic MAcc graduates begin their accounting careers in Big-4 and other international accounting firms and regional firms, primarily located in Vermont. Graduates enter as assurance and as tax associates.

    You will find our MAcc graduates at firms with multiple offices, including CohnReznick, Crowe Horwath, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, Johnson Lambert, KPMG, PwC, and smaller firms in Vermont.

    Common practice is to complete the MAcc degree before sitting for the CPA or other professionally qualifying examinations. Students are strongly encouraged to sit for their first part immediately after graduation and complete all four parts by October. Alumni following this advice have had great success in passing all four parts on a timely basis.

    Once again I just want to say thanks to you and all of the MAcc staff for getting us all so well prepared for the CPA exams, I really believe that my classes last year were far more important than the Becker review to my success so far in the exams. - Stephen, MAcc 2020

    Ranked in the TOP 10% for CPA Pass Rate of US institutions with 10 or more candidates.
    Eight consecutive years.

    2011-2019*Ranked in the Top 40 of Mid-sized schools with 10 or more candidates
    2012-2018Ranked in the Top 10% of US institutions with 10 or more candidates
    2015-2017Ranked in the Top 3% of US institutions with 10 or more candidates

    *Last year of NASBA reporting

    Disciplines

    College of Arts and Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for admission to any program, applicants must hold a U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent degree from an accredited/recognized foreign institution prior to the date of first graduate enrollment at The University of Vermont. Individual degree programs may have additional requirements as described in our Programs and Degrees page. A number of departments and programs provide opportunities for selected UVM undergraduates to participate in Accelerated Master's Programs (AMPs).

    Applicants are expected to be fluent in English; instruction at The University of Vermont is conducted in English. There is no intensive English as a Second Language program at the University, although limited instruction is available to enhance speaking fluency in English.

    Statement of Purpose

    In your Statement of Purpose, please outline your reasons for wishing to undertake graduate study, and comment on your career plans. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of your preparation for graduate study in your proposed field. If you are presently in a graduate program, please explain why you wish to apply to a new program. If there are gaps in your academic career, please address them.

    Letters of Recommendation

    UVM's Graduate College requires three letters of recommendation evaluating your academic work and potential for graduate study. References are submitted online and will be collected electronically by the Admissions Office. You do not need to wait to submit your application until the letters are in.

    On the application form where you list your recommenders (name, address, email, etc.), you will need to click “Submit Recommendation Request” for each recommender. When you do this, an email is generated automatically to each of your recommenders explaining that you are applying to the University of Vermont Graduate College and it includes a link to the recommendation form to be completed.

    If your recommender is having trouble with the online recommendation form, they can contact [email protected] for technical assistance, or email [email protected] for further guidance.

    Transcript

    Transcripts must be obtained from each of the post-secondary educational institutions you have attended and, if necessary, a notarized English translation of the transcripts. At this time, we accept electronic transcripts from the following services:

    • Direct from your institutions registrar's office
    • eScripts
    • National Student Clearinghouse
    • Parchment Exchange
    • A NACES or AICE approved third-party credential evaluation service which requires official transcripts for evaluation (for international students)

    Electronic transcripts can be sent to: [email protected].

    Official Paper transcripts can be sent to:

    The Graduate College Admissions Office
    The University of Vermont
    330 Waterman Building
    Burlington, Vermont 05405-0160

    “Official” transcripts are transcripts that are sent directly to The University of Vermont’s Graduate Admissions office by another institution – or as unopened documents from the student who received them from the institution.

    “Unofficial” transcripts are transcripts that have been opened by the student or printed from an institution’s student portal.
    With the exception of Public Health programs, we accept unofficial transcripts during the admissions review process; you can upload those directly to the application. Official transcripts are required of applicants who are admitted to the Graduate College. If you are currently completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to send an official transcript documenting completion of the degree prior to enrollment.

    We do not automatically receive UVM transcripts. If you have attended UVM you will need to log into your MYUVM portal and request that the Registrar send an official transcript to [email protected]. This service is free and easy to accomplish.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply

    When to do it: Begin at least 3 months before you apply.

    To prepare, be sure to complete the following steps:

    • Take required tests
    • Request required transcripts
    • Identify and contact your recommenders (confirm their contact info)
    • Write your personal statement
    • Confirm and satisfy additional program requirements
    Accountancy
    The University of Vermont
    The University of Vermont
    United States of America

    United States of America, Burlington

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