Master of Accountancy(M.ACC.) atColorado State University , Fort CollinsCollege of Business

Duration

9 months (Full Time)

Course Level

PG Degree

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Type of University

Public

Year of establishment

1870

Highlights

  • CSU's Master of Accountancy is a 30-credit program offered on campus that provides a wealth of practical job-related knowledge and the in-depth topical coverage applicant need to successfully sit for the national Uniform CPA Examination
  • The curriculum reflects the breadth of services performed by CPAs. Applicants' will learn the skills they need to land accounting and management positions in a wide range of business services, including public accounting, auditing, financial and tax planning, and consulting on information systems
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to:
  • Apply analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills to the field of corporate taxation
  • Describe the role of information systems and technology in accounting
  • Communicate complex accounting issues orally and in writing
  • Recognize ethical and legal issues in a variety of accounting situations
  • The course offers the following specializations:
  • Data Analytics and Systems
  • Financial Analysis, Auditing, and Reporting

Ranking

  • University Rankings
    • #201-300

      - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2022

    • #408

      - QS 2023

    • #401-500

      - THE (Times Higher Education) 2023

    • #276

      - US News & World Report 2023

    • #151

      - US News & World Report 2023

Fees & Expenses
1st year tuition fees
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & feesINR 29,57,731
Other expenses in 1st Year
Fees componentsAmount
Hostel & MealsINR 6,57,994
InsuranceINR 2,86,958
TransportationINR 1,51,704
Books and suppliesINR 59,818
TotalINR 11,56,474

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 83.08

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Tuition & expenses were last updated on 28ᵗʰ April 2023

Entry Requirements

QualificationEntry Criteria
12th

No specific cutoff mentioned

Graduation

CGPA - 3/4

  • An undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution in any field with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  •  The following 3-credit courses, or their equivalent, are required prior to beginning the program
    • Principles of Microeconomics
    • Statistics for Business Students
    • Principles of Finance
    • Introduction to Financial Accounting
    • Introduction to Managerial Accounting
    • Intermediate Accounting I*
    • Intermediate Accounting II*
    • Cost Management*
    • Introduction to Taxation*
    • Accounting Information Systems*
    • Auditing Practices*
  • *Credits must be earned from an AACSB accredited institution
  • Applicants may request a waiver from the above prerequisites if they have extensive, relevant work experience
  • If applicants' most recent degree (undergraduate or graduate) cumulative GPA is below 3.0, they have to explain the circumstances relating to their past academic performance on their online application

TOEFL

Marks - 95/120

GMAT

No specific cutoff mentioned

PTE

Marks - 70/90

IELTS

Marks - 7/9

Other eligibility criteria
If the applicant scores below 550 on his/her first attempt at the GMAT, he/she must retake it. If he/she takes it more than once, only the top score is taken into consideration Applicants may request a GMAT waiver if they have at least five years of full-time work experience in accounting, finance, or a STEM-related field, and a cumulative undergraduate GPA in any field of 3.30 or higher
Conditional Offer

Yes

Only for undergraduate programs - Conditional admission means student have a strong academic foundation for success at CSU but need to demonstrate English proficiency or improve English skills before enrolling in academic courses toward degree program. Applicant will be allowed to enroll in academic courses toward your undergraduate degree program after clearing your admission.

Application Process

Step 1: Prepare documents for application

SOP
  • A statement of purpose is a one-page letter addressing
    • Why you chose our program
    • What you hope to do with the knowledge and skills you would learn
    • What value you and your background would bring to the program
LOR
  • Three professional recommendations required
    • Students will provide their recommenders' contact information in the online application
    • A professional reference is typically a current or former professor, employer, colleague, client, supervisor, or someone who has first-hand knowledge of the student's professional background
CV
  • Current resume is required
  • Applicants will describe the responsibilities of their professional experience and what they accomplished while in those positions, they will show the length of time for each position (including the month and year)
    • International applicants will please provide the city, state, and country for their employment and academic history

Step 2: Additional documents required

  • Official transcripts
    • Applicants must submit one set of official transcripts and a degree statement with a certified translation into English from each college or university attended, or notarized/certified copies if they can't get originals
    • Documents must show courses and final examinations taken, marks received for each year, and degree or diploma received
  • Academic performance Explanation: If the student's most recent degree (undergraduate or graduate) cumulative GPA is below 3.25, explain the circumstances relating to his/her past academic performance on his/her online application
  • Proof Of English Language Proficiency
  • GMAT scores(for MS in Accountancy)

Step 3: Start your online application

Step 4: Application fees for this course

USD 70 = INR 5.82 Thousand
Mode of payment: Credit card
  • CSU will withdraw the elected amount from the designated domestic checking or savings account between the third and the fifth of each month
    • Each term (fall/spring) has a maximum of six payments per semester. Students managing their plan will be able to determine how many payments are made over the course of the semester
    • Monthly payments can be adjusted at any time. Once charges are viewable on the account (end of July for fall, beginning of January for spring), students may wish to adjust the scheduled monthly payments to avoid over or under-paying. Adjustments to the monthly payment amount can also be made if there are changes to financial aid or class schedule

Step 5: Application deadline

Fall (Aug 2022): May 1, 2022
Scholarships
Scholarship information is not available. You can apply to non-college specific scholarships available for USA.

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