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Master of Science in Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting
From CPA to Consultant to Chief Financial Officer, rewarding career opportunities await graduates with a Master’s degree in Accounting. Develop the analytical and technical skills needed to navigate evolving financial systems and regulatory environments across industries.
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CIP CODE 52.0301.00
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How to Apply
Apply to UTA through the ApplyUTA graduate application. The Master of Science in Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting programs follow UTA’s standard admissions criteria.
Scholarships & Aid
Graduate students can submit the FAFSA/TAFSA (UTA code: 003656) for financial aid. Visit the Graduate Financial Aid page for details.
Transfer Students
UTA welcomes transfer students to start in fall, spring, or summer terms through guaranteed admissions or a holistic admissions review process.
International Students
The Department of Graduate Nursing welcomes international graduate students! Join our diverse research community and apply today.
UTA Main Campus
31-43 Credit Hours
College of Business
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting programs train students for careers across public, private, and governmental sectors through a rigorous, industry-aligned curriculum. Both programs emphasize advanced accounting principles, data analysis, auditing, and financial reporting while preparing graduates to meet the educational requirements for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure.
The Master of Science in Accounting is a 31-credithour program designed for students with an undergraduate degree in accounting. Students build on prior coursework to strengthen analytical, quantitative, and research skills for roles in public accounting, corporate finance, and advisory services.
The Master of Professional Accounting is tailored for students without an accounting background. This 43- credit-hour curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in accounting systems, auditing, cost analysis, and decision-making to support graduates entering the rapidly growing field of accounting.
For more information, visit the catalog page.
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Career Resources
The Career Development Center empowers students and alumni for professional success by helping them discover and plan for possible career paths, connecting them with employers and professional opportunities, preparing them to present themselves well to compete for the opportunities they seek, and...
Engaged, Supportive Faculty
Our faculty have a wide array of research interests and specialties. Most invite graduate students interested in research and mentorship to participate in their research and are willing to spend time after class discussing questions.
A University of Distinction
UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.
Living and Learning in the DFW Metroplex
The DFW Metroplex is known for its diverse culture, active job market, vibrant restaurant and cultural scene, and extensive outdoor recreation activities. With 24 Fortune 500 companies including Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, Alcon, McKesson, AT&T, and CBRE headquartered here, UTA students have access to an extensive network of opportunities for internships and jobs.
Carnegie R-1 Institution for Research
UTA students benefit from an immersive undergraduate and graduate research experience where they can actively contribute to a vibrant intellectual community. With state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces, world-renowned faculty, and an ever-growing research portfolio representing $155 million in annual research expenditures, UTA is working to solve some of our greatest global challenges.
Makerspaces Across Campus
UTA’s Central Library FabLab boasts 8,000 square feet of makerspace featuring 3D printers, laser cutters, screen printers, kilns, sewing machines, and much more for learners from any discipline or experience level. The FabLab is taking the lead in ensuring students gain highly sought transdisciplinary skills.