Master of Accounting
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Program Details

Further your accounting knowledge to prepare for a wide range of career opportunities with a Master of Accounting degree. Graduates can obviously use this degree to become an accountant, but careers in teaching, auditing, financial advising, or as a chief financial officer are also options for graduates.

Online students have two options to complete their degree. A self-paced option allows you to complete coursework on your own schedule to best fit your needs. The enhanced online option provides structured, accelerated courses so you can finish your degree in less time. This online Accounting degree is composed of five core courses and five electives, so you can customize the program to match your interests.

All students will study topics including:

  • Advanced financial accounting
  • Financial accounting research
  • Advanced auditing and attestation
  • Governance and the business environment
  • Tax research

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

AACSB International (AACSB)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GMAT, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Additional Info

  • Must hold an accredited bachelor’s in accounting or completion of accounting prerequisites