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Tuition USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2010-12-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Washington D.C., United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Accounting at American University Washington DC is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Accounting programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Financial Accounting
  2. Management Accounting
  3. Applied Managerial Statistics
  4. Financial Management
  5. Managerial Economics
  6. Business Law
  7. Contemporary Assurance and Audit Services
  8. Corporate Financial Reporting: Operations
  9. Corporate Financial Reporting: Financial Transactions
  10. Cost Accounting for Strategic Management
  11. Seminar in Accounting Theory
  12. Tax Planning for Individuals and Business Enterprises
  13. Accounting Information Systems
  14. Accounting Research and Communication
  15. Advanced Auditing and Professional Practice
  16. Advanced Business Law
  17. Advanced Financial Reporting
  18. Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting
  19. Ethics in Business and Accounting
  20. Financial Statement Analysis
  21. Forensic Accounting: Fraud Examination & Litigation Support
  22. Governmental and Not-for Profit Accounting
  23. International Accounting
  24. IT Audit and Risk Management
  25. Modern Management Control Systems
  26. Legislative and Judicial Foundations of Income Tax
  27. State and Local Tax
  28. Tax Research and Procedure
  29. Taxation of Corporations
  30. Taxation of Pass-Through Entities

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3.3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.3 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).

Eligibility
Full-time work experience is not a requirement for application to the MS programs. Applicants are not required to have completed an undergraduate degree in a field related to the MS program. Additionally, applicants currently in an undergraduate program can apply, though your undergraduate degree must be conferred prior to matriculation to the Kogod graduate program.
Requirements:
  • A current copy of your resume is required and must be uploaded in the supplemental items section of the online application.
  • A personal statement is required and must be uploaded in the supplemental items section of the online application.
  • Two letters of recommendation are required. Applicants may submit academic and/or professional recommendations.
  • Transcripts detailing your academic history and record must be provided for all undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
Current Kogod undergraduate students:
  • 3.3 GPA or higher
  • Minimum grade of B+ in ACCT-240, ACCT-241, and FIN-365
Current AU undergraduate students, non-Kogod majors:
  • 3.3 GPA or higher
  • Minimum grade of B+ in STAT-202 or STAT-203 or higher, ECON-100 and ECON-200

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact American University Washington DC 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 American University Washington DC

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American University Washington DC

Washington D.C., United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2010-12-17
  • Start Date 2018-01-17
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months