Program Overview
The Accounting at Minnesota State University Mankato is a MSc programme in Business & Management, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Accounting programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 604 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 604 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Mankato, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Accounting programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting
- IT Auditing
- Tax research and Consultancy
- Taxation of Partnerships
- Taxation of C-Corporations
- Federal Taxation of S Corporations
- Internship
- CPA Examination Immersion - Financial Accounting and Reporting
- CPA Examination Immersion - Auditing and BEC
- CPA Examination Immersion - Regulations
- Information Technology and Systems Management
- Leadership
- International Finance
- Executive Seminar
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applicants with degrees other than accounting must\ncomplete, at a minimum, the Intermediate Accounting course sequence\nbefore applying for the MSA. Applicants without an undergraduate\naccounting degree must complete equivalent undergraduate accounting\ncourses before beginning their MSA coursework.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 604 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 604 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 604 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 604 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Minnesota State University Mankato directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Minnesota State University Mankato
Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato, United States
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a public university in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is Minnesota's second-largest university, and has over 145,000 living alumni worldwide. Founded...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
