Georgia Southern University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Accounting

Format: Online

Program Description:

The Georgia Southern Online Master of Accounting (WebMAcc) program offers students maximum flexibility while preparing them for careers in the accounting profession as well as satisfying eligibility requirements for the CPA Exam.

Our accounting faculty members are highly regarded in the field and have a wide variety of background experience ranging from public practice in audit and tax, to industry, to the armed forces. In addition to being licensed CPAs, many faculty members have also earned their Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation and the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) distinction.

In today’s market, master’s degrees are becoming the minimum requirement for many accounting positions. Through our online graduate program, you can increase your growth potential and better position yourself for enhanced compensation and promotions while meeting the education requirements for your CPA license. We understand your busy lifestyle of balancing family and work and are committed to offering you the best education, at a reasonable cost, through an approach that is most convenient for you.

Accreditation:

The Georgia Southern School of Accountancy has received the prestigious accounting accreditation by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in addition to the College of Business Administration’s business accreditation.

Eligibility Requirements:

Admission in to the WEBMAcc program is competitive. The School of Accountancy (SOA) Graduate Admissions Committee reviews applications on an individual basis looking at both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the applicant’s academic background and professional experience (if applicable).

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution or an international equivalent.
All applicants are required to submit official GMAT test scores. Applicants may formally request that their GRE scores be used in place of GMAT scores, or that the GMAT be waived under special circumstances.Additional valuable information for the applicant is located at the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies site.

# of Credits Required:

30

International Student Requirements:

International students whose first language is not English and who have not studied exclusively in English must submit official TOEFL scores to Georgia Southern. For admission, we require TOEFL scores of at least 79 internet-based, 213 computer-based or 550 paper-based. TOEFL scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to Georgia Southern University.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$670.00 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Remote Town

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999