Master of Science - Accounting

Plan Description

The Master of Science – Accounting is a professional degree designed to enhance the skills of those planning careers in accounting. The program of study includes training in advanced accounting topics such as auditing, financial accounting, accounting systems, and taxation. The Master of Science -Accounting requires a minimum of 30 credit hours above the bachelor’s degree.

The A.A.C.S.B. - International Association for Management Education accredits the Master of Science – Accounting. The Nevada State Board of Accountancy requires 150 hours of college credits from a college or university approved by the State Board of Accountancy. In combination with an undergraduate degree, the 30 hours required by the Accounting M.S. program should satisfy these requirements.

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Plan Admission Requirements

Application deadlines

Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.

Each student must satisfy the following requirements for admission into the Master of Science –Accounting:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
2. A minimum GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
3. Students must have satisfactorily completed introductory financial accounting.
4. A minimum GMAT score of 550 and a minimum score in the 25th percentile or higher on Verbal and a minimum score in the 25th percentile or higher on Quantitative.
5. The GMAT may be waived for UNLV accounting students who have a 3.25 GPA in the core accounting courses (ACC 400, 401, 402, 405, 409, 410 and 470) or equivalent.
6. Compliance with the Graduate College admission standards.

Students who have not completed all the following courses (or equivalent courses) as part of their bachelor’s degree may be required to complete them as a condition of their admission prior to graduation from the Master of Science – Accounting:

• ACC 600 - Accounting Environment  
• ACC 601 - Financial Reporting I  
• ACC 602 - Financial Reporting II  
• ACC 609 - Accounting Information Systems  
• ACC 610 - Federal Taxation  
• ACC 670 - Auditing and Assurance Services  ​  
• ACC 673 - Law For Accountants I  

Note: These courses will not count toward the 30 credits required for the Master of Science – Accounting.

All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.

Plan Requirements

Total Credits Required: 30

Plan Graduation Requirements

The student must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing his/her degree requirements.