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Master of Accountancy Academic Program

The Master of Accountancy is a 30- 37 credit program designed to prepare students for high-level professional careers in the public and private sectors. It. is a flexible program tailored to individual interests and career objectives in accounting, financial management and tax practice. Students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting can complete the requirements in one year.

No business background is necessary prior to joining the program. In addition to required courses in introductory accounting, finance, economics and statistics, students can choose from a wide range of specialized accounting subjects as well as other business topics which help them prepare for their professional certification. The program may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis. Day and evening classes are available and prior work experience is not required.

Program Planning

The Master of Accountancy program consists of two programs. Program A can be completed in 33-37 credit hours. Program B can be completed in 30 hours and is designed for students who hold a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from a US university or have passed the CPA tests (A Bachelor of Administration with a concentration in accounting does not apply.

Both programs are flexible and allow students to choose from a wide range of accounting courses as well as a range of electives from the School of Business graduate course listings.

The GW School of Business was born in a spirit of innovation.

Mission Statement

To deliver an outstanding education, advance knowledge, and provide practical experience in diverse organizational settings, leveraging the unique advantages of our location in the Washington, D.C., area, in order to enhance the capacities of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the business community to be productive and principled members of society.

About the School

The George Washington University School of Business (GWSB) offers an excellent education in business and management. Our international business, finance, and entrepreneurship/small business fields are renowned, and the School prides itself on offering students flexibility in their programs of study.

Nationally Ranked: GW is increasingly recognized as one of the country's best business schools. Take a look at our Points of Pride for our latest rankings.

Top-Notch Faculty: Faculty members at the School of Business are engaged in a wide variety of research activities at the school's four research centers, covering subjects from international business to real-estate management.

In January 2006, the School of Business opened its new complex, the newly constructed Ric and Dawn Duqu's Hall and the renovated Norma Lee and Morton Funger Hall. This complex provides students, faculty, and staff with a unified center for study and career development activities.

Real-World Experience : Consulted for an assortment of Fortune 500 companies, from General Motors to America Online. Learn finance software -- TradeStation, Bloomberg, and Reuters/Bridge -- in our Financial Markets Trading Lab, sponsored by Nasdaq. Visit Cuba, Dominica, or another tropical island to study sustainable tourism. Go to the Olympics as a volunteer with other GWSB students to learn about marketing and event planning. Travel to London or Paris to study international business. The choice is yours.

Accredited: The School's business and accountancy programs are accredited by AACSB International.