Few people in the business world understand numbers and can put that knowledge to work like accountants. Accounting professionals hold crucial roles in the success of any business, and developing that expertise doesn't happen overnight. UAB's Master of Accounting degree delivers an education that readies you for career success.
Our MAc program allows you to tailor your degree and pursue specific career goals depending on whether you plan to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or you’re interested in other areas of accounting. Interested in pursuing your CPA license? Our program formally incorporates CPA preparation with faculty/advisor mentoring and a portfolio of courses that help you throughout the entire process of passing the CPA exam and becoming a CPA. Don’t plan to become a CPA right now? We also offer a slate of accounting classes paired with information systems courses in business analytics, cybersecurity management, or IT management, which will earn you a graduate certificate in addition to a MAc. You can still pursue a CPA license later.
Application A bachelor's degree in accounting from an AACSB-accredited university, received less than five years before the desired enrollment term at UAB) OR A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a U.S. regionally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and minimum of B in all accounting courses. Official Transcripts TOEFL iBT: 80 with subscore of 20 in each OR IELTS 6.5 overall with subscore of 6.0 in each 3 Letters of Recommendation Personal Essay CV GMAT score of 500
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