North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Master of Accountancy
Overview
A 30-credit, non-thesis Master of Accountancy delivered face-to-face in Fargo. Qualified students may finish in one year or study part time; domestic students may start in fall, spring or summer.
- Official program name
- Master of Accountancy
- Awarded degree
- Master of Accountancy · major: AccountancySource: ndsu.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: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Entry route
- For graduates with an accounting backgroundThe program expects a prior accounting degree or the accounting prerequisite courses already completed.Source: catalog.ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Location
- Fargo, NDSource: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degree (“Accountancy”)
- Required credits
- The MAcc requires 30 credits for degree completion.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- Qualified students may complete the program in one year (qualified students)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated Master of Accountancy delivered face-to-face in Fargo.
Degree title names accountancy; the program prepares students for careers in public accounting, private industry, fraud investigation and cost management.
Source: ndsu.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 campusSource: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time, Part-timeSource: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Electives include fraud examination, data analytics, tax accounting, auditing and ERP.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Thesis
- Non-thesis professional program.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
- Not specified. Lists the CPA among the professional certifications the program aims to enhance students' ability to passSource: ndsu.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. Page lists CPA, CMA and CFE under enhancing the ability to pass professional certifications.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
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
- Prior degree
- RequiredUndergraduate degree from an AACSB-accredited institution, per the catalog.Source: catalog.ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0, and 3.0 in accounting upper-division courses.Source: catalog.ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredStatement of purpose and resume.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendation; not required for NDSU accounting undergraduate students or alumni.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$35 — $35 application fee.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial transcripts from all institutions attended.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- English-test waiver
- RequiredProof of English proficiency; TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS academic 6.0, PTE academic 50 or Duolingo 105 on the program page.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
- GMAT
- Required — minimum 550Program page lists an official GMAT or GRE score with waiver requests considered case by case; the catalog states a minimum GMAT of 550 where other criteria are not met.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- GRE General Test
- RequiredListed alongside the GMAT on the program page; waivers are not guaranteed.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Domestic applicants
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 - Year not printed
International applicants
May 1 · for Fall (international)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 - Year not printed
International applicants
October 1 · for Spring (international)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — North Dakota residents and WRGP region residents, per credit | $789.59 | per creditIncludes feesCalculated tuition$23,687.70 = 30 credits × $789.59 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
| In-state — North Dakota residents and WRGP region residents, program total (30 credits) | $23,688 | entire programIncludes feesSource: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
| Approved Minnesota residents (reciprocity), per credit | $983.48 | per creditIncludes feesCalculated tuition$29,504.40 = 30 credits × $983.48 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — All other U.S. residents, per credit | $1,148.59 | per creditIncludes feesCalculated tuition$34,457.70 = 30 credits × $1,148.59 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
| International — International students, per credit | $1,328.03 | per creditIncludes feesCalculated tuition$39,840.90 = 30 credits × $1,328.03 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Graduate assistantships Assistantship
Very limited; all MAcc students are admitted without funding
Eligibility: Case-by-case opportunities after admission; not guaranteed
Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
- AACSB — accreditedUnit: College of BusinessScope: College of Business at North Dakota State UniversityStated by the school; not yet confirmed in the accreditor's directory.Source: ndsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- AACSB — accreditedUnit: College of BusinessListed as: AACSB business accreditationConfirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026
Supplemental accounting accreditation
No separate accounting accreditation is on record. AACSB business accreditation does not mean the accounting program holds AACSB accounting accreditation.
Sources and verification
- catalog.ndsu.edu/curriculum/graduate/accountancy-masters/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 30, 2026
- 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
- ndsu.edu/business/about/accreditation — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- ndsu.edu/business/academic-programs/graduate/macc — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
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