Applicants are required to obtain two letters of recommendation that demonstrate their unique abilities and experiences pertinent to the graduate program. The Admissions Committee would like to see details about your relevant abilities and experiences, especially related to the field of study.

• Choose recommenders who can effectively assess the quality of your work. If you possess full-time professional work experience, it’s preferable to include at least one recommendation letter from a professional. Additionally, we welcome letters of recommendation from faculty, academic advisors, volunteer supervisors, and internship supervisors.
• We do not accept letters of recommendation from family or friends.
• We may verify your recommenders by phone. Falsified application materials will disqualify your application to the program.

Video Essay

In two minutes or less introduce yourself to the admissions committee and share with us something you’re passionate about. How have you worked to develop that passion? Your video should not exceed two minutes.

In the application, please upload your video in one of the following video formats: 3g2, .3gp, .avi, .m2v, .m4v, .mkv, .mov, .mpeg, .mpg, .mp4, .mxf, .webm, .wmv. We will not accept audio, slide, document formats, nor links (even though these are listed as options).

Written Essay

Applicants must complete a 300 – 600 word written essay describing their motivation for pursuing graduate study in the Master of Accounting program at the University of Utah. Include information about your career aspirations, personal background, and why you are interested in the field of accounting. You can also use a portion of this essay to provide additional information that will provide context for the rest of your application.

Please ensure that you review your essay for any misspellings, grammatical errors, or formatting issues before copying and pasting it into the designated essay text box in the application.

Optional Essay

You have the option to upload an additional essay to address any perceived weaknesses in your academic transcripts or application. We highly recommend completing this optional essay if your GPA falls below the requirement or if there are instances of failed and/or repeated courses on your transcript.

Please submit a current, chronological resume (Resume Example).

Only include professional work experience. The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission defines professional jobs as those that usually require a college degree.

You may include internship experience if it is related to your studies.

When you are ready to submit your application, you will be directed through a payment process. The non-refundable application fee may be paid via credit card or check. Please note that if you choose to pay by check, your application will not be reviewed until payment is received.

Application fees are $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree with an accounting major or minor at a regionally accredited U.S. educational institution must complete additional coursework.

Business Undergraduates

Applicants who hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree in business must complete an additional 3-9 credits of foundational accounting coursework. The exact courses will be determined by students’ previous coursework. These courses can be taken after enrollment as corequisite courses.

Corequisite Courses

• ACCTG 5110 (Fin Acct I)
• ACCTG 5120 (Fin Acct II)
• ACCTG 5310 (Taxation)

Other Undergraduates

Applicants who hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree in a subject other than accounting or business must complete 6 credits of prerequisite coursework (with a grade of B or better) prior to applying and an additional 9 credits of foundational accounting coursework if admitted.

The prerequisite courses offered at the University of Utah are

• ACCTG 5050 (Fundamentals of Accounting)
• FINAN 5050 (Financial Management)

To take these courses at the University of Utah, applicants must first apply as non-degree seeking students. Applicants have the option to fulfill these prerequisite courses at other institutions, but we highly recommend connecting with us to confirm course equivalency.

Applicants completing prerequisites should not apply to the MAcc program until midterm or final grades are available for the required prerequisites.

International Applicants must complete additional admissions requirements.

Transcript Evaluation

A course-by-course transcript evaluation must be obtained from an NACES-approved organization selected by the university. The university will cover the cost of this evaluation after you submit your application and we have received your official English language proficiency score. This process normally takes one to two weeks, but during peak periods, this process may take up to 3-4 weeks. Submitting your program application at least four weeks before the final deadline will ensure that you remain eligible for your desired start term.

To facilitate a course-by-course evaluation, please include the following documents with your application:

1. Unofficial transcripts from all institutions you attended to obtain your bachelor’s degree.
2. A copy of your diploma.
3. We do not accept 3-year degrees. However, if you completed a 3-year bachelor’s degree followed by a 1-2 year post-baccalaureate degree, please also include an unofficial copy of your post-baccalaureate transcript and diploma.

Upon admission to the program, you will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the institution(s) where you earned your bachelor’s degree. If these transcripts are in a language other than English, official English translations must also be provided.

English Language Proficiency

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and the ability to contribute to classroom discussion and interact with faculty and peers. You can find more information about this requirement, as well as a list of countries where English proficiency may not be required here.

We accept the following English language proficiency exams with minimum scores.

• TOEFL (iBT or computer version only): 90
• IELTS (IELTS Academic only): 7.0
• Duolingo: 115

While you may meet the minimum score requirements, this does not guarantee admission into the program. If you score below the minimum, you must re-take the exam before the final deadline.

It takes approximately 2-4 weeks for Utah Admissions to receive and mark the official TOEFL and IELTS scores as having been received. It takes approximately 7 business days for Utah Admissions to receive and mark the official Duolingo scores as having been received. Please account for this timeline when scheduling exams and sending official score reports.

Make sure to send your electronic official English language scores the right way to avoid delays.

• TOEFL– You can either use the school code, 4853 or select the University of Utah to send your test score. Do not select the David Eccles School of Business.
• IELTS– During or after the exam, select the University of Utah to repost your score electronically.
• Duolingo– Log into your Duolingo account, select the “Send Results” button next to your test results and choose the University of Utah as the receiving institution.

I-20 Documentation for F-1 Visa

If you are admitted into the program, you are required to submit I-20 documentation by the appropriate I-20 deadline. The minimum financial amount that you must provide for the I-20 is not equivalent to the program’s tuition and fees. The program cost is lower than the I-20 cost. Without an F-1 Visa, you cannot start the program. Learn more here.

If you are on another visa, it’s in your best interest to consult with an immigration attorney and confirm you can enroll in a graduate program. Note you can only do OPT if you are on an F-1 visa. If you decide to switch to an F-1 visa, you will need to complete this step prior to starting the program.

The annual cost of living can fluctuate. Please refer to the University’s projected cost of living (located at the bottom of the page for estimated expenses related to graduate programs). Keep in mind that these estimates only cover two semesters, while your program may span a minimum of three semesters or more. It is essential to plan for additional expenses beyond the figures provided.

Note

We are committed to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of information used in the admissions process. All information provided by third-party vendors is subject to verification. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, we encourage you to verify any information directly with university representatives.

Ask Us Anything

Do you have questions? Join us online for an International Ask Us Anything Session where we share key information for international applicants and answer any questions you may have.

The David Eccles School of Business seeks candidates who are professional and ethical. These behaviors are considered when making admission decisions. Candidates are expected to demonstrate professional and ethical conduct and disposition in their interactions with program staff, fellow students, and faculty.