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Accounting

University of Kentucky
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 14,118 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,117 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 11 months
Deadline Feb, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Lexington, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Accounting at University of Kentucky is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 11 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 Greece and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 11 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 14,118 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,117 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Lexington, United States, Greece

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. Advanced Topics in Taxation
  2. Advanced Topics in Financial Reporting
  3. Research in Accounting Theory
  4. Attest Function
  5. Selected Topics in Taxation
  6. Understanding Financial Statements
  7. Enterprise Information and Control Systems
  8. Legal Issues for Accountants

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).

You need the following GMAT score:

Required score: 600

The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme

Applicants must have a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university and complete the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Completion of the essay and analytical thinking parts of the GMAT exam for admission and scholarship consideration is mandatory.

Applicants will be evaluated for admission based on undergraduate grade-point average (GPA), both overall and in accounting, GMAT score, and if applicable, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Also, the applicants essay response and ratings from references (if applicable) will be taken into account. Applicants who meet the following admission requirements will be accepted into the program as soon as all materials are submitted:

  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
  • Minimum undergraduate accounting GPA of 3.2
  • GMAT score of 600 (Applicants with an accounting and overall GPA of 3.5 or higher are exempted from the GMAT exam.)
  • International students must have a minimum TOEFL IBT score of 90, or IELTS score of 7, or score at least 30 on the verbal section of the GMAT exam.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum GMAT score can be accepted into the program if their GPA in accounting and overall is above the minimums stated above. Non-UK students must submit three reference forms. Please click on this link to download the reference form and have your recommenders send the evaluation form directly to the MSACC Director.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 14,118 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,117 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 14,118 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,117 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

Lexington, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Feb, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 11 months