Ball State University · Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting
Master of Science in Accounting
Overview
A 30-credit Master of Science in Accounting offered on campus and 100 percent online, open to applicants with or without an accounting background; up to four preparation courses may be needed.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Accounting
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Accounting · major: AccountingSource: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree title itself is in accounting, accountancy, taxation or another accounting subject (for example a Master of Accountancy).Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Entry route
- Open to both accounting and non-accounting graduatesThe program admits applicants from any field; prerequisite or foundation courses may apply, as published.Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Location
- Muncie, INFor the online option this is where the school is located — not a residency requirement, and not a guarantee that you may enroll from your state.Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 30 credits: 21 core and 9 electiveSource: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- Two years taking two courses a semester (Taking two courses a semester)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Start terms
- SpringSource: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated 30-credit MS in Accounting offered on campus and online.
Degree title names accounting; advanced accounting coursework for professionals and CPA exam education requirements.
Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in accounting, accountancy and taxation at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal accounting majors or concentrations, never certificates or degrees with a single accounting course. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campus · OnlineSource: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Online delivery
- Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required campus attendance for the online option.All coursework is online and the institution states no required campus attendance for the online option.Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- AsynchronousSource: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Curriculum
Foundation and prerequisite courses
- Applicants without an accounting bachelor's degree may need Preparation Courses ACC 301, ACC 302, ACC 401 and ACC 451 (3 credits each) before starting the master's program; some may be waived.Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
- Not specified. Describes the program as advanced preparation for students seeking to meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA examinationSource: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Indiana. Lists three pathways to an Indiana CPA license starting January 1, 2027, one using a post-baccalaureate degree with an accounting concentrationConditions stated: Experience and exam requirements as listed on the pageEffective: Starting January 1, 2027Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
A school describing a program as supporting CPA preparation does not establish eligibility for every applicant in every state, and this directory does not label any program “CPA eligible”. Check your own state board's current rules before you enrol. Accounting degrees and CPA requirements
Other professional recognition
Other professional recognition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
This directory does not publish pass rates, placement rates or salaries for any program. Occupational statistics for accountants are in the guides, labelled as statistics for the occupation, not outcomes of a school.
Admissions
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 2.75 — Regular admission: 2.75 undergraduate GPA, or 9 graduate credits at 3.0, or a conferred master's or doctoral degree; earned admission possible below 2.75Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Transfer credit
- OptionalUp to 9 credits may be transferred toward the master's in accounting.Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
- GMAT
- Not requiredThe page says no GMAT or GRE scores are required.Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline
Application must be completed two weeks before the start of the semester · for Fall, Spring, Summer
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Indiana residents, online; printed as less than $16,000 for the degree | $16,000 | entire programSource: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
- AACSB — accreditedUnit: The Miller College of BusinessListed as: AACSB business accreditationConfirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026
Supplemental accounting accreditation
- AACSB Accounting — accreditedUnit: The Miller College of BusinessListed as: AACSB separate accounting accreditation (as listed: Business + Accounting)Confirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026
State authorization (online students)
- Ball State states it is authorized to accept online students from all U.S. states; licensure programs may have additional state regulations. Official pageSource: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Ball State states it is authorized by the U.S. Department of Education to accept online students from all U.S. states, with extra regulations possible for licensure programs. Official pageSource: bsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- AACSB accredited institutions (accreditor directory) — Accreditor directory, verified October 26, 2026
- bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/accounting/academic-programs/bachelors-degree/accelerated-m — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/accounting/academic-programs/masters-degree — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/accounting/admissions-financial-aid/graduate-admissions — Official admissions page, verified October 30, 2026
- bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/online/academic-programs/masters/ms-accounting — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
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