Accounting: Master of Science (MS)

Application Deadlines

Spring Admission
December 1

Summer Session 1 and 2 Admission
April 1, priority deadline is March 15

Fall Admission
July 1, priority deadline is March 15

Application Requirements

Entrance exam: GRE or GMAT (exam waiver available)

Application requirements vary by program. Learn more

Location

On campus

Completion Time

1 year (full time)

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Take your business career to new heights.

App State’s Master of Science in Accounting program broadens your general business knowledge to help you move from entry-level to advanced roles in the field.

Through the program’s advanced coursework, you will focus on data analytics and spreadsheet technologies — in addition to receiving a comprehensive education in accounting fundamentals. You can choose between two courses of study: a general concentration or a tax concentration.

App State accounting graduates consistently receive high scores on the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam and are heavily recruited by employers, with the program experiencing a near 100% job placement rate for graduates.

Department of Accounting

Walker College of Business

100%

of 2021–22 alumni reached their career destination within six months of graduation.

$80,000

Nationwide median salary for accountants with master’s degrees, according to Payscale.

A 2023–24 Best

The Princeton Review named App State’s Walker College of Business in its “The Best Business Schools 2023” list, and U.S. News & World Report ranked App State among the “ Best Business Schools” for 2023–24 . Learn more

Concentrations and Courses

- General
  Open the door to opportunities in audit and assurance, risk management, consulting and financial planning and analysis.
  Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog
- Taxation
  Gain interdisciplinary expertise and greater knowledge of tax law and practice.
  Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog
- Analytics
  Prepare to succeed in today’s highly analytical and data-driven economy by mastering business analytics.
  Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

Careers

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

Accountant
Assurance Associate
Audit Associate
Auditor
CPA
Tax Associate
Tax Preparer

Employers

BDO
Bernard Robinson & Company
BGW CPA
Cherry Bekaert
CohnReznick
Davidson, Holland, Whitesell & Company
Deloitte
Dixon Hughes Goodman
Elliott Davis Decosimo
Ernst & Young
Grant Thornton
Johnson Price Sprinkle PA
KPMG
PwC
RSM
Smith Leonard PLLC
Wells Fargo Audit Services

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App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

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Professional Development

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Graduate Assistantships

Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more

Accelerated Master’s

Get started on your master’s while you’re an undergrad. Learn more

Dual Degrees

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Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) — the hallmark of excellence in management education.

Professional Licensure

App State programs that lead to a professional licensure or certificate are intended to prepare students for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements in other states.