Duquesne University
600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, United States

Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a private Catholic research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne first opened as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in October 1878 with an enrollment of 40 students and a faculty of six.

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Accountancy

Course Descriptions

The 30-credit Master of Science in Accountancy consists of 24 credits of required courses and 6 credits of electives.

Accounting Excellence Based in Ethical Leadership
With Duquesne(s) Master of Science in Accountancy (MAcc) degree, expand your career opportunities and maximize your earning potential. Our MAcc degree, distinct among auditing and accounting programs in Pennsylvania, equips accounting professionals, expert analysts and compelling ethical business leaders.

The Duquesne University Master of Science in Accountancy program is accredited by AACSB International and ranked well by the Princeton Review.

In-Demand Graduate Accounting Curriculum
The MS in Accountancy from Duquesne offers a competitive curriculum built upon the educational cornerstones of small class sizes, hands-on learning, ethical problem-solving, and individualized attention from faculty and mentors. Our MAcc degree program contains a breadth of courses in areas like forensic accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and information systems. 

Our graduate accounting degree program starts in the fall semester and can be completed in one year with daytime and evening courses or in two years with evening courses. This structure provides flexibility for you to build your degree around your professional commitments. Duquesne's proximity to downtown Pittsburgh is convenient for working professionals to take evening classes near their workplace.

Many of our MAcc graduates choose to take the CPA Exam and are well-prepared to do so. Students should visit the NASBA website for state-specific CPA exam eligibility requirements, to ensure preparedness for post-graduation plans.

Learn More About Duquesne's MAcc Degree
Accelerate your professional potential with a Master of Science in Accountancy degree that centers your career development, equips you for accounting and auditing licensures, and grows your capacity to thrive long-term. This competitive accounting program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania prepares expert business leaders in internationally recognized organizations like Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and FedEx.

The MAcc program has five prerequisite courses: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting I, Intermediate Accounting II and Auditing. We will complete the review of your application after all requirements have been received.

https://www.duq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/business/degrees-and-programs/graduate/specialized-masters-certificates/ms-accountancy/index.php

 

Official Transcripts Students who completed their degree(s) outside the U.S.: Students are required to use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the service used. Once received, it will satisfy both your transcript and evaluation requirements.

Three-year bachelor's degrees may be acceptable if the credential evaluation service determines that it is equivalent to a four-year bachelor's degree. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation page to find out more information.

References - Two professional references are required as part of the application process. References should be from former professors or supervisors who can evaluate your potential for graduate study. After your Online Application has been received, you will be directed to a Supplemental Document Portal where you can enter the contact information for both recommenders. The recommendation form will then be sent electronically to each recommender your application portal.

Essay - Please submit a separate essay for each of the questions presented below. Limit your responses to 250 words or less for each essay. Save and upload your responses as one document. Applicants who do not submit their essays in the proper format, or who do not address the question prompts, may be asked to re-write and resubmit their essays.

  1. Why are you interested in pursuing a MAcc degree?
  2. How will Duquesne's MAcc degree help you to achieve your career goals?
  3. How has your background prepared you for the challenges of graduate business study?

Resume/CV - After you submit the Online Application, you will receive an email directing you to our Supplemental Document Portal for uploading your resume or CV. Your resume/CV should outline your academic background and career progression. Leadership and involvement in professional organizations should also be highlighted. For applicants with no post-bachelors work experience, please be sure to list any internships and extracurricular activities that you have been involved with.

GRE/GMAT Scores (Optional) - You may choose to submit a GMAT or GRE score if you do not think your work experience or academic performance accurately reflects your potential for success in graduate study.

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Although the GMAT/GRE are not required for admission, they may be required for consideration for merit-based funding opportunities.

International Students: English Proficiency Requirements - TOEFL is 90 ; IELTS is 7 ; Duolingo is 115. 

https://www.duq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/business/degrees-and-programs/graduate/specialized-masters-certificates/ms-accountancy/macc-app-requirements.php

 

Duquesne University Admission Deadlines

Applicataions at Duquesne University take place on a rolling basis. The admissions take place in the fall/ summer/ spring semesters. 

 

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Application Coding: There is currently no place to add Indo Global Studies coding. Please send student details and their documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org after submitting the application.