
University of Scranton · Accounting Department
Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Overview
A 30-credit Master of Accountancy offered on campus or fully online, with a bridge route for applicants from other fields and optional Forensic Accounting or Accounting Analytics specializations.
- Official program name
- Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Accountancy · major: AccountancySource: gradadmissions.scranton.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: gradadmissions.scranton.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: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Source: scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Location
- Scranton, PAFor 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.
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degree (“Accountancy”)Forensic Accounting — formal concentration / track (“MAcc: Forensic Accounting”)Accounting Analytics — formal concentration / track (“MAcc: Accounting Analytics”)
- Tracks / concentrations
- Forensic Accounting · Accounting AnalyticsSource: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Required credits
- 30-credit, 10-course curriculumSource: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- in as few as 12-18 months (two 7-week sessions each fall, spring and summer; students needing bridge courses typically take 18 to 22 months)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated Master of Accountancy offered on campus and 100% online.
Degree title names accountancy; the 30-credit curriculum covers auditing, taxation, accounting ethics and financial management, with Forensic Accounting and Accounting Analytics specializations.
Source: gradadmissions.scranton.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
- Online · On campusSource: gradadmissions.scranton.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: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Campus visits (online option)
- No mandatory campus visitsSource: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Part-timeSource: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Curriculum
Foundation and prerequisite courses
- Students who need bridge courses (ACC 505, ACC 506 and ACC 507) typically complete the program within 18 to 22 months.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
- Not specified. States that the program fulfills the 150-credit hour requirement for CPA eligibilityConditions stated: Page answers a question about students who already have a bachelor's in accountingSource: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Not specified. Describes the program as specifically designed to prepare students for CPA licensureSource: gradadmissions.scranton.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. The page says the program includes access to CPA exam preparation at a reduced rate through a partnership with UWorld.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.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
- RequiredApplicants with a bachelor's in business or another field apply via the MAcc Bridge Program, which offers prerequisite courses in accounting and finance.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Work experience
- Not requiredPrevious work experience is not required.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Application fee
- Not requiredNo application fee for domestic students.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
- GMAT
- Not requiredNo GRE or GMAT required.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSource: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline
July 15; September 15 (Online H2) · for Fall (domestic)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
December 15; February 15 (Online H2) · for Spring (domestic)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026 - Year not printed
International applicants
June 1 · for Fall (international)
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — MAcc, per credit | $895 | per creditCalculated tuition$26,850 = 30 credits × $895 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: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
| All students — MAcc, full 30-credit program | $26,850 | entire programSource: gradadmissions.scranton.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
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
- AACSB — accreditedUnit: The Arthur J. Kania School of ManagementListed 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.
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Pennsylvania.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- gradadmissions.scranton.edu/programs/master-of-accountancy/index.shtml — Official admissions page, verified October 30, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE 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
- scranton.edu/academics/ksom/accounting/programs/accounting-major.shtml — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
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