What will I learn?

The Master of Science (MS) in Accounting program is a 30-credit-hour graduate degree, designed for those who hold undergraduate accounting degrees and aspire to achieve advanced accounting and business educationAccounting is the process of recording, classifying and summarizing financial transactions.Accountants and auditors help to ensure that organizations run efficiently, public records are kept accurately and taxes are paid properly & on time. They analyze and communicate financial information for various entities, such as companies, individual clients, and federal, state and local governments.Success in accounting relies on an aptitude for problem solving, inquisitiveness, critical thinking, adaptability and common sense, not necessarily on a prowess in mathematics. If these skills align with yours, choosing to major in accounting is the path for you.

Which department am I in?

Fogelman College of Business & Economics

Study options

Full Time (30 Hours)

Tuition fees

US$18,514.00 per year

USD $18,514 for 18 credit hours. This fee is for 2023/2024 and may subject to change.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Fogelman College of Business & Economics

3675 Central Avenue,

MEMPHIS,

Tennessee,

38152, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelors degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.

GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.

English proficiency test scores accepted by the University:

Duolingo English Test-110 or higher on the overall score.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 550 or higher on the paper version, 80 or higher on the internet-based test
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- 6.5 or higher
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 59 or higher