MAcc in Accountancy

Degree considered equivalent to a 4-year US Bachelor's degree. A 3-year undergraduate degree without an additional year of graduate study is insufficient.

Submit a transcript from each college or university where you have completed coursework before your application will be considered complete and reviewed by the admissions committee.

Two letters of recommendation are required from persons qualified to evaluate your most recent work and potential for graduate study. These recommendations can be from any combination of academic and professional recommenders.

Personal statement should be no more than 1000 words (2 pages), that address the following questions: 1) Why are you choosing to pursue a MAcc degree at this time in your career? What are you hoping to accomplish by doing so? Briefly describe your work experience, if any, and short-term (upon graduation from the program) and long-term (5-10 years after the program) career goals. Please be as specific as possible with roles, companies and/or industries. 2) What excites you about being part of the Carlson School MACC program? 3) Describe your current thinking about diversity, equity, and inclusion. How has your thinking changed over time?

Prepare a current resume that includes a detailed education and employment history in no more than 3 pages. Resume guidelines: List both employer(s) and official position(s) held. Specify both month and year for dates of employment in each role. Detail job responsibilities and accomplishments in approximately 3-5 bullet points. You may include a separate section for academic projects with significant quantitative and/or technical components. Do not worry about exceeding 1 page.

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo

Think of this video essay as if you were answering an interview question with a member of our admissions committee. Two minutes (120 seconds) will be provided to prepare an answer and two minutes (120 seconds) to record an answer. The recording will automatically stop after two minutes.