Program Overview
The Accounting at Kent State University 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 881 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 505 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Kent, 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
- Advanced Accounting Systems
- Corporate Accounting
- Income Taxation
- Nonprofit Accounting Auditing
- Professional Issues and Ethics in Accounting
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 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).
Minimum 3.000 overall undergraduate GPA; minimum 3.000 accounting GPA, if applicable, official transcript(s), minimum 500 overall GMAT, minimum 40th percentile in verbal and quantitative sections, goal statement, three letters of recommendation, resume and TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB or PTE, if applicable.
GMAT requirement will be waived for recent (within 5 years) Kent State University undergraduate accounting graduates with a minimum 3.500 overall GPA and a minimum 3.500 accounting major GPA (includes ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021 and all attempts of upper division ACCT courses).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 881 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 505 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 881 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 505 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kent State University 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 Kent State University
Kent State University
Kent, United States
Kent State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date ACCT 4300
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 9
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