
University of Wyoming · Department of Accounting and Finance
Accounting Master of Science (M.S.)
Overview
A 30-credit Master of Science in Accounting offered on the Laramie campus and 100% online, with start terms in fall, spring and summer and no GRE or GMAT requirement stated on the program page.
- Official program name
- Accounting Master of Science (M.S.)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Accounting · major: AccountingSource: uwyo.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: uwyo.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: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Source: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Location
- Laramie, WYFor 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: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 30 required credit hoursSource: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- 1-2 years (full-time or part-time enrollment)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated M.S. in Accounting offered on campus and online.
Degree title names accounting; the page describes it as a master's degree in accounting focused on CPA exam preparation.
Source: uwyo.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: uwyo.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: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- AsynchronousSource: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time, Part-timeSource: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Attendance requirements as published
Proctored exams Not required
The page says no required live-streaming or on-site proctored exams.
Source: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026Live online sessions Not required
The page says no required live-streaming.
Source: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Curriculum
Foundation and prerequisite courses
- No prerequisite courses are required before an admission decision; applicants who do not show proficiency in intermediate accounting, cost accounting, tax and auditing may receive conditional admission terms.Source: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
- Wyoming. States the program meets CPA educational requirements for the state of WyomingSource: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Not specified. Says the master's degree satisfies the education requirements to sit for the CPA exam in most statesSource: uwyo.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
Technical preparation
- Prerequisite courses
- RecommendedProficiency in intermediate accounting I and II, cost accounting, tax and audit, shown with a grade of B or better or professional evidenceSource: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university or collegeSource: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredOne-page statement of purposeSource: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Optional1 letters — Letters of recommendation optional (minimum 1, maximum 3)Source: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredProfessional resume; a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience is preferredSource: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredVirtual interview with the program officeSource: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Application fee
- Not requiredApplication is freeSource: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
- GMAT
- OptionalGRE or GMAT optional; may be considered to offset deficiencies in other parts of the applicationSource: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- GRE General Test
- OptionalGRE or GMAT optional; may be considered to offset deficiencies in other parts of the applicationSource: uwyo.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 Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026 - Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Spring
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026 - Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Summer
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — College of Business graduate online programs (non-MBA)From the school's online tuition table | $595 | per credit · FY27Calculated tuition$17,850 = 30 credits × $595 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: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
| In-state — MS Accounting, main campus, residentFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $595 | per credit · FY27Calculated tuition$17,850 = 30 credits × $595 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: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — MS Accounting, main campus, non-residentFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $833 | per credit · FY27Calculated tuition$24,990 = 30 credits × $833 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: uwyo.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Distance mandatory fees
- $14 per creditSource: uwyo.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: 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.
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Wyoming.
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
- uwyo.edu/acct-fin/graduate/faqs-ms-in-accounting.html — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- uwyo.edu/acct-fin/graduate/requirements.html — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- uwyo.edu/fsbo/student-financial-services/tuition-and-fees.html — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 30, 2026
- uwyo.edu/uw/degree-programs/accounting-ms.html — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
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