Overview

Graduates leave the Accountancy program from Temple University equipped for rewarding careers in public accounting and other accounting-related positions, having deepened their industry knowledge, sharpened their communication skills, and developed the ability to conduct and analyze research.

Solidify your classroom knowledge and gain the tools to become a successful CPA within one year. Temple’s Master of Accountancy incorporates CPA exam review courses as well as time to sit for the exam. Each semester features content directly aligned with one or more parts of the CPA exam, and all 30 credit hours earned in the program count toward CPA licensure requirements.

The MAcc program delivers a curriculum that challenges and motivates high-performing students with courses geared toward career results. Award-winning faculty build on undergraduate accounting coursework while delving into advanced accounting topics in auditing and taxation. The Fox Master of Accountancy curriculum emphasizes

business acumen,

critical and analytical skills,

ethics and integrity standards, and

industry expertise.

Career

Most MAcc students share a common goal as they strive for job placement with one of the Big Four, national or regional accounting firms. Fox faculty members have strong recruitment relationships across the country and region including with the Big Four accounting firms.

This vital network expands student opportunities, guides MAcc students to CPA status during or after they complete the program, and helps them connect to the right job upon graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting for Managerial and Investment Analysis and Planning

Financial Accounting

Managerial Decision Making Using Accounting Information

Financial Accounting Theory

Advanced Financial Accounting

Taxes & Business Strategy

Financial and Managerial Accounting in Decision Making.

Proseminar in Accounting

Directed Study in Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 Letters of Reference from Professional references from an immediate supervisor, current or past, are preferred. Academic references are acceptable.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants must have completed the undergraduate accounting courses (or equivalent) identified below before undertaking M.Acc. coursework.

Statement of Goals: Essay prompts can be found in the online application portal.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34950 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34950 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

34950 USD / year

≈ 34950 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Delivered

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