MSc

Accounting

Learn more about studying Accounting 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
    29,935USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Jun, Sep

Program overview

What the University of Massachusetts says about their program:

The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program at UMass Boston provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the accounting profession. Students in the program learn the latest in accounting theory and practice from experienced faculty, and gain practical experience through internships and case studies. Graduates of the program will qualify for the Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Exam, and leave prepared to pursue a variety of career paths in accounting, including public accounting, corporate accounting, and government accounting.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited, U.S. university-level bachelor’s degree program

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    100

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    90

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • PTE Academic

    61

English proficiency waivers

  • SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS) component of 480+)
  • ACT (Reading and English component scores totaling 34)
  • Student comes from a native English country

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)
  • 500 word essay
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Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition: US$37,495 per year Postgraduate tuition: US$29,062 per year

Funding

International Scholarships First year students are automatically considered for UMass Boston merit scholarship aid based on their admissions application.

  • Amount

    Up to US$5,000 annually

  • Requirements

    3.3 GPA or higher

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What is the cost of living near University of Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, 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