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        Requirements

        To be eligible to apply to the online Master of Accountancy program, you must

        • Hold a four-year, regionally-accredited (SACS, NCACS, NEACS, etc.) bachelor's degree from a U.S. institution
        • Be a U.S. citizen or a Green Card holder (Permanent Resident) and have either a USA or APO address
        • Must meet the Business Foundation prerequisites (see below)

        Please note that you are not allowed dual enrollment in an Auburn University campus program and online accounting program. 

        Prerequisites

        If you would rather take the Accounting Foundation courses at the undergraduate level, we offer three unique programs to help you earn those credits:

        Accounting Bridge Online

        An online, 21 credit hour program for candidates with non-AACSB accredited business degrees

        Accounting Bridge Online

        Undergraduate Certificate

        An online, 24 credit hour program for candidates with a degree in any discipline

        Certificate in Accountancy

        BSBA in Accountancy Online

        An online, 30 credit hour program for candidates with an AACSB-accredited business degree

        BSBA in Accountancy Online

        How to Apply

        GMAT Waiver

        Prospective students applying to the online Master of Accountancy might be eligible to receive a GMAT Waiver. In order to be considered for a waiver, you must meet one of the criteria listed below:

        • Undergraduate business degree from an AACSB accredited business school with a minimum 3.30 overall GPA.
        • Completion of online Auburn Accounting Bridge or Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting (UCA)
          program with a minimum 3.25 GPA.
        • Completion of online Auburn Graduate Certificate in Accounting (GCA) with a minimum 3.25 GPA.
        • JD, MD, PhD from a U.S. accredited institution.
        • Advanced degree in business from an AACSB accredited business school.
        • Successful completion of CPA exam.
        • Relevant work experience (five years plus).

        Granting of a GMAT Waiver does not result in automatic admission.

        Deadlines

        Semester to Enroll

        Priority Deadline

        Fall

        July 1

        Spring

        November 1

        Summer

        April 1

        Selection Process

        Applications for the online Master of Accountancy program are considered on a competitive basis. We do not advertise minimum GPA and GMAT requirements because the Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach when reviewing your application package. The Committee considers the quality of your academic background, grade point averages, letters of recommendation, GMAT score, and work experience.

        The School of Accountancy has full authority over the admissions and matriculation processes for all applicants to the program.

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        Andee Hodo

        Andee Hodo

        Director of Graduate and Online Programs

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