MAcc

Accountancy: Professional

Learn more about studying Accountancy: Professional as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    28,000USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga says about their program:

The Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) degree prepares students for careers as professional accountants. This includes increasing students’ awareness and knowledge of current and emerging technical issues facing the accounting profession, developing students’ research and communication skills, and preparing the students who select the program’s CPA-preparation option to pass the Uniform CPA Examination. The professional concentration is designed for students who have taken several accounting courses and/or have earned an undergraduate degree in accounting (or its equivalent). Courses in the M.Acc. program are offered exclusively in an online asynchronous format providing increased flexibility for working professionals to pursue a graduate degree.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of secondary/high school education
  • GPA equivalent to minimum 2.85 on a 4.0 U.S. scale

Postgraduate academic requirements

-Bachelor’s degree from an internationally recognized institution -Minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7–3.0, depending on program

English proficiency

Undergraduate:

  • TOEFL

    iBT: 71

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    95

  • PTE Academic

    50

Postgraduate:

  • TOEFL

    iBT: 79

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    105

  • PTE Academic

    53

English proficiency waivers

International applicants may receive a waiver if:

  • Completed secondary or higher education in an English-speaking country
  • Earned a bachelor's or master's degree from an institution where English was the medium of instruction
  • Studied in the U.S. for at least 2 academic years, or completed two college-level English courses with a grade of C or better
  • Hold an IB Diploma, or achieved sufficient scores in English-related sections of the SAT or ACT

Entry requirements

-Undergraduate:

  • SAT or ACT is optional, but scores can strengthen your application
  • No entrance exams are mandatory for international students

Postgraduate:

  • GRE or GMAT required only for specific programs (e.g., MBA, Psychology)

Documents required

-Copy of passport

  • Academic transcripts (in English or translated)
  • Proof of English language proficiency or waiver eligibility
  • Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement
  • Financial documents (proof of funding)
  • Letters of recommendation (PG only)
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Scholarships at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

  • International Undergraduate Student Scholarship

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    A non-renewable award of up to $5,000 per academic year, paid to the student's account in two installments (fall and spring) to help cover tuition and university fees. It is open specifically to first-time international undergraduate students holding or applying for an F-1 visa who have completed UTC's international application and received an acceptance letter with a UTCID. Applicants must register for at least 12 credit hours, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in their first semester, participate in Center for Global Education activities, and complete a "Why UTC?" project (a short video, presentation, essay, animation, or poster) as part of the application. Students already receiving another scholarship are not eligible. The application deadline is July 1, and only students entering in the fall semester are considered.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$27,000 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    USD$22,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements