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Tuition USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Lafayette, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Accounting at University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Baton Rouge, 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. Professional Ethics for Accountants
  2. Theory of Accounting
  3. Selected Topics in Advanced Income Tax
  4. Theory and Practice of International Accounting
  5. Auditing Theory and Standards
  6. Directed Research in Accounting
  7. Federal Income Taxation of Corporations & Partnerships
  8. Contemporary Accounting Thought
  9. Federal Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts
  10. Internal Auditing and Management Control
  11. Fraud Examination
  12. Tax Research and Analysis
  13. Financial Accounting Research and Analysis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Go to the UL Lafayette Website
  • Click on Admissions (at the top of the page).
  • On the right, in red, you will see, Apply Now. Click on it.
  • Scroll down to Graduate Students.
  • If you have a UL email address and password, enter here. If you are a first-time user, create a User ID and Password.
  • Once you have logged in, click to read instructions.
  • The application process is outlined in 6 steps on the left of the page.
  • During step three, you will be asked to select the program you are applying for. The M.S. in Accounting can be
  • selected in the drop down menu under Masters\xc2\x92 Degree.
  • For step four, the required test is the GMAT.
  • Once you have completed the six steps, click Application Preview (also on the left) to submit your application.
  • The application will not be processed until you submit your application fee ($25.00).
You will be required to submit the following directly to the Graduate School (must be submitted at least 30 days before the beginning of the semester for which admission is sought):
  • Online application
  • Application Fee
  • Official transcripts from every university that you have attended
  • Official GMAT scores
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Proof of immunization form (May be submitted electronically)
  • A current resume
  • A statement of purpose

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, United States

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months