Accounting (MS)
Program Summary
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Credits: 30 total
Degree: MS
Accreditation: AACSB
College/School: Costello College of Business
Start Date: 8/25/2025
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Program Description
This MSA program is designed to prepare tomorrow’s global accounting professionals, helping you meet the 150-credit licensing requirement.
Career Opportunities
Visit the Costello College of Business website to see the Impact of the Mason MS in Accounting on Your Career.
Those who earn a graduate degree in accounting and pass the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam have greater accounting career opportunities and earning potential. In addition to the opportunities that exist within accounting firms, CPAs can advance to positions including, but not limited to, the following:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Controller
- Chief Operating Officer
Top employers for graduates of this program include Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, KPMG, and many more.
As an accounting student, you may contact the Costello College of Business Career Services center for career information and counseling related to your major.
Courses
Program requirements are subject to change; please refer to the George Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.
Details
Who should apply?
Mason’s online accounting degree is designed for students seeking flexibility in their schedule and working professionals looking to continue their career while attending graduate school.
Tuition and Financial Aid
For information on current tuition rates and fees, visit the Student Accounts website.
Why choose George Mason?
- Students enrolled in the program can complete their graduate degree in as little as 11 months. Part-time, the program is two years.
- Online accounting courses are offered in a module format, allowing students to enroll in one or two courses every eight weeks.
- The average starting salary of a Mason MSA graduate is $10,738 more than those with only a BS in Accounting.
- 64% of Mason MS in Accounting graduates had secured a job by the time of their graduation.
- 71% of Mason MS in Accounting graduates secured a position related to their academic or career during their time in the MS in Accounting program.
- Designed to assist you in gaining professional accounting skills in the competitive global arena, the MSA program incorporates a one-week international study tour, or global residency, led by an MSA professor. Previous residencies have taken place in Prague, London, and Frankfurt.
- This program is accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Ready to Apply?
All applicants should review Costello College of Business Application Requirements. For international applicants, see additional requirements for International Students.
Eligibility
- Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent from a US institution that is accredited by one of the organizations found here
- Applicants who have completed 27 college credits in accounting.
Application Materials
- Graduate application (must select part-time option)
- Application fee
- Current resume
- One official copy of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Official GMAT/GRE score (click here for GMAT/GRE waiver information)
- Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- One goal statement (no more than 750 words) – As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy?
If you have any questions during the application process, please contact the Costello College of Business at 703-239-2670 or [email protected].
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