Master of Department of Accounting at University of Dayton

International students can study the Department of Accounting at University of Dayton at its main campus in Dayton , United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Department of Accounting

Tim Keune, Department Chairperson

Master of Professional Accountancy

Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc)

The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) program at the University of Dayton enables students to become CPA ready with 150 credit hours at graduation and prepares them for the evolving demands of employers. The on-campus, 30 credit hour program is available to all undergraduate business majors (prerequisites required for non-accounting majors) in a face-to-face setting with our experienced and talented accounting department faculty. The MPAcc is designed to be completed in one year or less. The GMAT / GRE requirement is waived for all UD accounting undergraduates with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The MPAcc requires 15 core credit hours and 15 elective credit hours. Nine elective hours must be taken from graduate accounting electives, unless a student is seeking a graduate certificate in another area and has received Department Chair permission. Six elective hours must be comprised of graduate coursework outside of accounting offerings. Non-accounting electives require approval of the Program Director.

Alternatives to the below requirements may be offered by the Department of Accounting to incorporate future changes to Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination contents.

Master of Professional Accountancy
Required Courses	15
ACC 701	Professional Speakers Forum
ACC 702	Accounting and Business Ethics
ACC 703	Accounting for Community
ACC/MBA 707	Advanced Accounting Data Analytics
ACC 708	Business Law for Accountants
ACC 709	Accounting Research and Critical Thinking
Elective Courses	15
Below is a sample of Accounting elective options for students.
ACC/MBA 602A	Information Assurance
ACC/MBA 602B	Fraud Examination
ACC/MBA 603A	Advanced Financial Accounting
ACC/MBA 604A	Taxes & Business Strategy
ACC/MBA 605A	Contemporary Issues in Accounting
ACC/MBA 605B	International Accounting
ACC/MBA 605C	International Accounting-IFRS Certificate and Research
ACC/MBA 606A	Financial Statement/Risk Analysis
ACC/MBA 607A	Strategic Cost Management: A System's Approach
ACC/MBA 608A	Accounting Information Systems
ACC/MBA 609A	Special Topics in Accounting
ACC/MBA 609B	Individual Research in Accounting
ACC/MBA 695	Individual Research
ACC 697	Professional Work Experience
Below is a sample of non-Accounting elective options for students.
FIN 621	Mergers and Acquisitions
FIN 632	Advanced Corporate Finance
MBA/FIN 624	Financial Modeling
MBA/FIN 626	International Financial Management
MBA/FIN 627	Financial Derivatives & Risk Management
MBA 664	Database Management
MBA 667A	Advanced Business Intelligence
MBA 667B	Data Warehousing
Total Hours	30

Disciplines

School of Business Administration

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Department of Accounting at University of Dayton

Entry Requirements

Application requirements, entry terms and deadlines vary by program. To find specific information on application requirements please review the details of your chosen program.

We will accept admission documents through email. Please email your documents as .pdf attachments in a single email message to [email protected].

Most programs will require:

Application - Submit either the graduate application or doctoral application, based on the degree program you plan to pursue.

Letters of recommendation - A recommendation form will be sent directly to the individual(s) listed on the application. Alternatively, letters may be sent to [email protected] directly from the recommender.
A personal statement / writing sample - uploaded to the application.
Transcripts from previously attended institutions. The record must include dates of attendance, all subjects studied, and grades earned or marks achieved on examinations. These credentials must be in the original language (as issued) and accompanied by a certified English translation if the documents are not in English.
Proof of English Proficiency - Scores should be sent directly to the University of Dayton from the testing center using code 1834.
F-1 and J-1 students - You must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study.
- If you have dependents, a copy of their passport(s) and additional proof of funding of $3,210 USD per dependent and $5,090 USD for a spouse.
Applicants to the Master of Finance - STEM, Ph.D. in Theological Studies, Master of Professional Accounting, selected master's program within the School of Education and Health Science, Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering, and the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering may require a graduate entrance exam, such as the GRE or GMAT. Scores should be sent directly to the University of Dayton from the testing center using code 1834.

Documents must be sent directly from the institution to the address below:

Office of International Admission
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2713

Please note: If your institution is able to provide an e-transcript, please direct them to send the official link to [email protected]. Please be aware, this does not include scanned, photocopied or emailed documents.

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Department of Accounting at University of Dayton

How to Apply for Master of Department of Accounting at University of Dayton

To apply, submit the application for your desired degree program:

Graduate application (for master's degree programs and graduate certificates).
Doctoral application (for Ph.D. and D.E. programs)

Once your application is complete, the admission evaluation and review process takes approximately 6-8 weeks for most programs. However, the process may take longer in certain programs.

When completing your address on your application, your permanent address must be your home country address, even if you are currently residing in the United States. Your mailing address should be the current location where you are residing. Do not list the United States address of a friend or relative.

You can check your application status at any time by visiting your application portal. You may also contact our office with questions at [email protected].

Master of Department of Accounting at University of Dayton

University of Dayton

United States of America, Dayton