MAcc Admission Requirements
Online Drop-In Office Hours
Have a quick 15-minute question? Our admission team is available for questions during online drop-in office hours. Click the link below to join our Zoom meeting room.
Summer online drop-in hours:
Monday: 1 – 3 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 – 11 a.m. (Note: Drop in hours are not available on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Our office is closed for a team retreat.)
Drop-in office hours will be unavailable on these dates:
- 2024 Holidays: May 27, June 17, July 4, July 24 (Utah state holiday), Sept. 2, Nov. 28-29, Dec. 25
MAcc Application Components
Please complete the MAcc online application to be considered for the program. In the Academic Program section of the application, select Accounting MAcc from the dropdown list.
The application for both spring and fall opens for the coming year on August 1st. Applications for spring enrollment will be evaluated during the months of August through December. Applications for fall enrollment will be primarily reviewed during the months of January through July.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early and at least two weeks prior to the final deadline. Once your application is complete, your application will be included in a committee review for a program admissions decision. We define a complete application as having received all application requirements including, two letters of recommendation from a professional or academic source, and if applicable, a completed transcript evaluation from WES and an official English language proficiency exam score that meets the program requirements. You will receive email confirmation once your application is considered complete and ready for review. Committee reviews are typically held every two weeks.
The University of Utah Residency Office will evaluate whether you meet the criteria for residency in the state of Utah and eligibility for in-state tuition. Apply for reclassification to qualify for in-state tuition. Please follow their instructions and deadlines for reclassification. Note you must reclassify before you start the program, as reclassification will no longer be an option for you once you begin the program.
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.
Applicants must have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. International applicants can find more details pertaining to this requirement in the International Applicants- Additional Requirements section.
Applicants must have earned a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA in their undergraduate degree.
International Applicants must complete additional admissions requirements.
Transcript Evaluation
You must obtain a course-by-course evaluation from one of these NACES-approved transcript evaluation companies:
- International Education Evaluation (IEE)
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- World Education Services (WES)
This is a crucial admission requirement to confirm that you meet the University of Utah’s bachelor’s degree and minimum GPA requirements. Please ensure that the University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business, Graduate Programs is added as a recipient, enabling us to access your transcript through the company’s portal.
To ensure timely receipt of your course-by-course evaluation, it is advisable to complete this step at least four weeks before the final deadline.
While we only require a course-by-course evaluation of your bachelor’s degree, it’s possible that you have completed a three-year degree with a one-year post-baccalaureate degree. If this applies to you, it is mandatory to include the one-year post-baccalaureate degree in your course-by-course evaluation. Please note that international applicants holding a three-year degree do not qualify for the program.
Upon admission to the program, you must submit your official transcript(s) from the institution(s) you attended and from which you earned a bachelor’s degree. Official English translations must be provided if the transcripts are in another language.
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.
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.
Applicants must complete a short essay. 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.
Short Essay
In 300 – 600 words describe your 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.
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.
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).
- Submit a current, chronological resume. (Resume Guide)
- 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 graduate program of study.
In your application, you are required to list all higher education institutions you’ve attended and provide unofficial transcripts for each institution. While we can accept unofficial transcripts during the admissions stage, the unofficial transcripts must include: the name of the school, your full name, semesters, course numbers, course titles, course grades, semester GPAs, and cumulative GPA.
International applicants please see the International Applicants- Additional Requirements section for transcript details.
Application Fee Details:
- You’re required to pay a non-refundable application fee to submit your online application. Domestic applicants must pay $55.00 and international applicants must pay $65.00.
- Applicants who apply during the rolling deadline will pay an additional $30.00. This charge will be applied after Nov. 15 for spring submission and after April 1 for summer and fall submission.
- We only provide a limited number of application fee waivers per cohort. We will raffle a couple of application fee waivers to those who attend an Information Session.
Seat Fee Details:
- Paying a seat fee secures your position in the program cohort.
- Domestic applicants must submit a non-refundable seat fee of $185, while international applicants must submit a non-refundable seat fee of $300.
- If you submit and complete your application by the priority deadline, the non-refundable seat fee is waived. We consider an application complete when all the admissions requirements mentioned on this webpage have been fulfilled.
Pre-requisites and co-requisites are determined based on your pathway into the program. You must earn a minimum B grade in the pre-requisite courses required under Pathway 3.
Pathway 2 applicants will be required to enroll in up to three additional accounting courses: ACCTG 5110 (Fin Acct I), ACCTG 5120 (Fin Acct II), and ACCTG 5310 (Taxation) while in the MAcc program. In total, you will be completing up to 39 credit hours of graduate work.
Pathway 3 students will be required to take two prerequisite courses before starting the MAcc program. If taken at the U of U, these are ACCTG 5050 and FINAN 5050. If admitted, students would also need to take 9 credit hours (equivalent to 3 classes) of co-requisite coursework, resulting in a total program requirement of 39 credit hours of graduate work.
Learn more about your pathway.
Academically high-achieving students have the option to bypass the admissions committee and receive an admission decision sooner. Qualified Fast Track applicants are no longer required to attain letters of recommendation.
To qualify for Fast Track, you must meet these requirements at the time of application:
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative undergraduate GPA.
- Must have already completed the pre-requisite courses with a B or higher.
If you qualify for Fast Track, simply mark “yes” to the Fast Track question in your application. Please note that the admissions coordinator will verify that you meet the Fast Track requirements. If you don’t qualify, you will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation and your application will be put through to a committee review.
Fall 2023 Class Profile
Countries Represented
8
Colleges and Universities Represented
15
Full-Time Students
90%
Part-Time Students
10%
Average GPA
3.54