The University of Kentucky’s Master of Accountancy & Analytics prepares students for one of the world’s leading professions. Accounting careers ranked 1, 6, and 15 in Glassdoor’s 25 Jobs with the Best Career Opportunities in the U.S.
The accounting profession includes a variety of career opportunities. Whether you decide to go into public or private accounting, your options are practically unlimited. Choose a career in companies of all sizes, where you can work in numerous areas, including auditing, taxation, financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, financial analysis, and governmental accounting.
The Master of Accountancy & Analytics (MAA) program is a 36-credit hour program designed to prepare students with technical, analytical, and professional skills required for success in diverse professional accounting roles. By integrating advanced accounting concepts with data analytic applications in accounting, the program addresses the growing demand for professionals in various areas in the accounting discipline. Students will also complete the necessary accounting courses to sit for professional exams such as the CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and CMA (Certified Management Accountant).
The MAA program also offers elective courses in the three Specialty Disciplines: Business Analysis & Reporting (BAR), Information Systems & Controls (ISC), and Tax Compliance & Planning (TCP) where candidates can specialize in certain areas consistent with the new 2024 CPA exam.
Prerequisites:
Undergraduate Degree in any Discipline with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Candidates must complete at least five of the following courses:
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The Graduate Center (GC) offers comprehensive career support services to all Gatton College of Business and Economics MBA and MS students. Students receive assistance in everything needed to launch a successful career during and after graduation, from resume development and job searches to LinkedIn profile buildout and interview preparation.
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This program is designed for non-accounting majors and applicants will be evaluated for admission based upon their undergraduate grade point averages (GPA), essay responses, reference evaluations, and their TOEFL score (if applicable).
For a more detailed understanding of our specific admissions requirements, schedule a 1:1 session with our team. We look forward to answering any questions you may have while guiding you through this process.
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The program begins during the summer, mid-May, and applications must be received by:
Complete an online application and submit the application fee. An application is considered complete/ready for review once all supporting documents have been received by the University of Kentucky Graduate School.
This program starts during mid-May. Applicants must complete the program specific application requirements to be considered for admission into the degree program. Incomplete files will not be reviewed.
Once the application is complete, it will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee within 3-4 weeks of admission.
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or greater
Transcript(s) Upload digital copies of your unofficial test scores and transcripts from all universities attended using the online application. Once admitted, official transcripts are required.
Two letters of recommendation
Personal Statement: - In 800 to 900 words, discuss the reasons you wish to pursue a MSACC degree at the University of Kentucky's Von Allmen School of Accountancy. Please address the following in your essay:
Academic preparation and accomplishments for graduate study
Leadership qualities and motivation
Previous work experience
Expectations for the MAA program
Your S-T and L-T goals and how a MAA degree will help achieve these goals
Any additional information you feel is relevant
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International candidates: Learn more about additional requirements:
At least one official English proficiency exam score*:
TOEFL IBT: 90 or above
IELTS: 7 or above
Duolingo English Test: 120 or above
Verbal Section of GMAT exam: 30 or above
*This requirement is waived for students with U.S. degrees.
For more information, consult our International FAQs.
Now that you know the admission and application requirements, you are ready to start your application to the Master of Accountancy & Analytics Program. You can save your progress and return to your application as needed until you are ready to submit it.
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Tuition will be billed equally over three semesters, and the University program fee is billed over the fall and spring semesters. The Becker CPA Review course is optional, and students will pay Becker directly. The Becker fee for the 2023/24 academic year is estimated to be $3,000.
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The University of Kentucky’s Tuition Assistance Programs offer a valuable benefit for eligible employees pursuing graduate business degrees. These programs significantly reduce or eliminate tuition costs, making advanced education more accessible and financially sustainable.
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