Master's in Accounting

UNCG’s Masters in Accounting (M.S.) program is one of the longest-running graduate degrees in North Carolina and ranks among the top 1% of programs worldwide with dual AACSB accreditation. Our flexible M.S. in Accounting degree is available online or on-campus, part-time or full-time, and can be tailored to meet your specific career needs and goals.

master of science in accounting Program Distinctions

• The Master’s in Accounting program is the primary pathway for preparing students to pursue qualifications like Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• M.S. in Accounting students benefit from intensive CPA review courses, with exam pass rates that exceed the national average.
• For those with non-accounting backgrounds, we offer a professional entry option, designed to support career transitions into public accounting, consulting, or corporate accounting.

Specialist Tracks Empower Your Accounting Career 

Tailor your Bryan School Master’s in Accounting degree to fit your career aspirations. A choice of focused concentrations in high-demand sectors further distinguishes you as a top-level financial professional. Our Tax concentration builds on the powerful M.S. in Accounting fundamentals with a focus on taxation issues, including estates, gifts and trusts; corporations and shareholders; flow-through business entities; and business law. Our Financial Reporting and Assurance concentration develops your skills in areas such as auditing, fraud examinations, financial statement analysis and evaluation, and more.  

A Forward-Looking Focus on Future Opportunities 

UNCG’s Master’s in Accounting program prepares you for the evolving demands of the profession with a foundational focus on data analytics, information technology auditing, and mastery of the latest accounting applications. Combined with the deep, relevant experience of our faculty and our up-to-the-minute curriculum, you’ll develop the technological, analytical, and critical thinking skills essential for a future-focused career in this dynamic profession.  

The M.S. In accounting Student Experience

• Through our exclusive internship program and hands-on classroom learning, the Master’s in Accounting program equips you with a strong foundation for successful careers in public accounting and industry.
• The Beta Alpha Psi professional organization offers valuable networking opportunities, including an annual “Meet the Firms” event.
• The Bryan Graduate Career Center provides comprehensive career and professional development services throughout your educational journey. We meet you wherever you are in your career path, offering one-on-one coaching and immersive experiences that deliver participatory learning, actionable direction, and effective frameworks for setting and achieving both short- and long-term goals.

Our Holistic Approach to Admissions

The admissions process for our Master’s in Accounting program takes a holistic approach, evaluating both your academic achievements and personal qualities. You don’t need an undergraduate degree in accounting to qualify for the Master’s in Accounting program — we’ll help you establish the academic grounding you need to succeed at this level. Our students come from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, creating a uniquely diverse learning environment where dedicated candidates bring intellectual curiosity, strong character, and a passion for advancing in the accounting profession. 

After Graduating with your master’s in accounting

• CPA firms actively recruit from our program.
• M.S. in Accounting graduates are prepared for in-demand careers in public accounting, industry, government, and non-profit organizations.

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