
University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Department of Accounting
Master of Science in Accounting
Overview
A 30-credit Master of Science in Accounting, with 15 credits of prerequisite accounting courses for students without an accounting bachelor's degree, offered in person or online.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Accounting
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Accounting · major: AccountingSource: unlv.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: unlv.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: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Source: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Location
- Las Vegas, NVFor 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: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 30 credits; 15 credits of prerequisite accounting courses in addition for students without an accounting bachelor's degreeSource: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- As little as 12 months for students with an accounting bachelor's degree (Students with an accounting bachelor's degree completing 30 credit hours (10 courses))A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MS in Accounting offered in person or online.
Degree title names accounting; core coursework in auditing, financial accounting, accounting systems and taxation.
Source: unlv.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: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time, Part-timeSource: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
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
Curriculum
- Five 700-level accounting courses and four graduate-level accounting or non-accounting electives.Source: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Foundation and prerequisite courses
- Students without an accounting bachelor's degree complete 15 credits of prerequisite accounting courses in addition to the 30 credits.Source: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
- Nevada. States the MSA provides the necessary coursework for sitting for the CPA exam in Nevada and other 150-hour jurisdictionsConditions stated: Also refers to other 150-hour jurisdictionsSource: unlv.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. Students may earn an internal audit certificate along with the degree through an Institute of Internal Auditors educational partnership.Source: unlv.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
Technical preparation
- Prerequisite courses
- RequiredSatisfactory completion of introductory financial accountingSource: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Requirement
- Not verifiedACC 601, 602, 609, 610 and 670 (or equivalents) may be required as a condition of admission; these do not count toward the 30 credits.Source: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree from an accredited college or universitySource: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scaleSource: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Not requiredLetters of recommendation, statement of purpose and resume are listed as not requiredSource: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial transcripts of all college-level courseworkSource: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- English-test waiver
- Not verifiedInternational applicants must provide proof of English proficiency or meet exemption requirements.Source: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
- GMAT
- RequiredGMAT or GRE required; a waiver is possible with a 3.25 accounting GPA from an AACSB-accredited schoolSource: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- GRE General Test
- RequiredGMAT or GRE required; a waiver is possible with a 3.25 accounting GPA from an AACSB-accredited schoolSource: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline
August 1 (year not printed) · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
December 1 (year not printed) · for Spring
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
May 15 (year not printed) · for Summer
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Graduate courses (plus fees)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $383.25 | per creditCalculated tuition$11,497.50 = 30 credits × $383.25 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: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Nonresident graduate student (1 to 6 credits), additional per creditFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $421.75 | per creditCalculated tuition$12,652.50 = 30 credits × $421.75 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: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Nonresident graduate student (7 or more credits), additional fixed amountFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $10,094.50 | per termSource: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Distance Education Course Fee
- $34 per creditSource: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Scholarships and funding
Graduate assistantships Assistantship
Eligibility: Available on a competitive basis to students admitted to any graduate degree program
Source: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
- AACSB — accreditedUnit: Lee Business SchoolListed as: AACSB business accreditationConfirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026
Supplemental accounting accreditation
- AACSB Accounting — accreditedUnit: Lee Business SchoolListed 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)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Nevada.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
- All new graduate students are classified out-of-state for tuition until Nevada residency is determined through the residency application process.Source: unlv.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — NWCCU 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
- unlv.edu/accounting/graduate-admission — Official admissions page, verified October 30, 2026
- unlv.edu/accounting/ms-accounting — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- unlv.edu/accounting/tuition — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 30, 2026
- unlv.edu/cashiering/tuition-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 30, 2026
- unlv.edu/degree/ms-accounting — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
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