Overview

Why a Master's in Accounting?

The Accounting program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst — the top-ranked program in New England and one of a select few to achieve the prestigious AACSB accreditation in accounting — prepares you for the best jobs in accounting, in a way that fits your lifestyle.

Propel Your Career

Working with internationally recognized faculty in accounting and auditing, you will learn to apply real-world solutions and practices through a progressive curriculum committed to team-based learning and hands-on problem solving. The knowledge you gain in the program will fulfill the educational requirements to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Massachusetts.

Professional Track

If you already have an undergraduate degree in accounting, our Professional Track will immerse you in advanced coursework immediately, where you will learn skills that are applicable to your current job and position you for growth or a specific focus in the fields of accounting or auditing.

Transitions Track

Interested in switching to a career in accounting or auditing? Our Transitions Track is designed specifically for students with non-accounting backgrounds. This curriculum begins with foundational courses that prepare you for the advanced concepts introduced later in the program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Strategic Cost Management

Federal Taxation for Individuals and Businesses

Assurance Services

Ethics and Professional Responsibilities for Accountants

Forensic Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Amherst Center, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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GMAT

Required

English requirements

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115

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal Statement

Resumé/CV

Official Transcripts

Two letters of recommendation

GMAT/GRE Score

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36759 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36759 USD / year

≈ 36759 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17969 USD / year

≈ 17969 USD / year

Living costs

Amherst Center

United States

1228 - 2543 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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Overview

Why a Master's in Accounting?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Amherst Center

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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