Program Overview
The Master of Accountancy provides a means of entry into the public accounting profession and for positions in corporate, government and not-for-profit organizations. Qualified undergraduate students who plan to earn the Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) degree may enroll in the Accelerated Master’s Program which enables UVM students to begin working on their master’s degree requirements during their undergraduate study.
For current UVM accounting students ONLY, but see our full offerings below.
| Offered Programs | Traditional MAcc | Accelerated Masters Pathway (AMP) | 3+1 Dual Degree Program |
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| Credits required | 150 | 150 | 141 |
| Duration - avg | 5 years | 4-5 years | 4 years |
| Aimed at | Students selecting the 150-credit hour CPA Exam option without room for extra credit hours in UG schedule, career changers | Students selecting the 150-credit hour CPA Exam option with room for some extra credit hours in UG schedule but cannot complete degree early | Students with pre-matriculation or extra credits able to accelerate the completion of the undergrad degree early |
| Who Should Apply | Students holding or close to completing an undergraduate degree (does not have to be in business) | Current UVM students with 3.2 GPA who have completed BUS 3610 | Current UVM students with 3.2 GPA who have completed BUS 1610 |
| Benefits | Flexible scheduling, including hybrid option, in a program with a proven track record of CPA exam success | Acquire graduate degree in reduced time and reduced cost in a program that will prepare you for CPA exam success | Earn both UG and graduate degree in traditional 4 years. Be prepared to take the CPA exam |
| Eligible to sit for CPA Exam | Yes (with appropriate courses) | Yes (with appropriate courses) | Yes (with appropriate courses) |
| Apply Here | How to Apply | Released soon | TBD |
