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USA, Arizona
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1885
Total Students: 53,500 +
Int. Students: 9,000 +
Main Campus Address
1151 S. Forest Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281
The nine-month MAcc program is full-time cohort-based and delivered by the W. P. Carey School of Accountancy, highly ranked by the Public Accounting Report. Infused with a data and analytics emphasis, the cutting-edge curriculum is structured to provide students with an in-depth working knowledge of advanced accounting topics that are most relevant in today's business environment and reviewed every year with input from accounting professionals and alumni. Esteemed faculty experts bring real-world experience into each class, giving the degree even more long-term value.
The Master of Accountancy program is designed for individuals who want to immerse themselves in full-time graduate studies, take classes during the day and fulfill course requirements for the CPA exam in both Arizona and California. Because of the quality of the Master of Accountancy program, students gain the skills and knowledge needed to launch their accounting careers while opening the door to top hiring firms.
As a STEM-designated program, eligible graduates on student visas have access to an Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension for up to 36 months. This longer work authorization term may help international students gain additional skills and experience in the U.S.
Master's Degree
42 Days
Full-Time
9 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2025 | Closed | |
may 2024 | Not Available | |
aug 2024 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Open | |
may 2025 | Not Available |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
The Master of accountancy and data analytics program includes the essential academic preparation for students who are interested in pursuing professional careers in public, corporate and governmental accounting, as well as consulting or financial planning.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook (2019) states that employment for Accountants and Auditors is projected to grow 4 to 6 percent between 2018 and 2028.
Career examples include:
New American University (NAmU) Scholarship
Guide to awards for admitted undergraduate first-year students who meet all criteria
Polytechnic campus, West Valley campus | minimum $10,000; maximum $20,000, renewable annually* |
Downtown Phoenix campus, Tempe campus |
minimum $7,000; maximum $16,000, renewable annually* |
High school GPA (on a scale of 4.00) | Awarded to students with GPA 3.01+ and a higher English level |
English language test score or test exemption | Awarded to students with above IELTS 6.5 | TOEFL 68 | DET 110 and a higher GPA |
Guide to awards for admitted undergraduate transfer students who meet all criteria
Polytechnic campus, West Valley campus | minimum $6,000; maximum $14,000, renewable annually up to 2 years* |
Downtown Phoenix campus, Tempe campus | minimum $3,000; maximum $10,000, renewable annually up to 2 years* |
High school GPA (on a scale of 4.00) | Awarded to students with GPA 3.00+ and above IELTS 6.5 | TOEFL 76 | DET 115 |
English language test score or test exemption | Awarded to students with above IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 63 | DET 105 and GPA 3.50+ |
Conditionally admitted students receive any NAmU award on passing English Language Program Advanced 2 level with minimum 84% or B overall grade
Graduate merit-based scholarships
Academic college or program | Eligibility guide | Award deducted from tuition |
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering | Awarded to students with GPA 3.50+ (or 88+/100) and above IELTS 7.0 | TOEFL 90 | DET 125 or English test exemption |
minimum $6,000; maximum $10,000 |
MS Computer Science |
minimum $6,000; maximum $8,000 |
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W. P. Carey School of Business | Awarded to students with GPA 3.50+ | $2,500 |
Admitted students can apply for a 2-semester W. P. Carey award | average $3,000–$5,000 | |
Thunderbird School of Global Management |
Awarded to students with GPA 3.50+ | minimum $5,000; maximum $10,000 |
Students can additionally submit an MGM Thunderbird scholarship request form when they appy for admission |
average $21,000; maximum $30,000 | |
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law | Admitted LLM students can apply after accepting their offer | average $5,000 |
All other colleges | Awarded to students with GPA 3.50+ and above IELTS 7.0 | TOEFL 90 | DET 125 or English test exemption |
$5,000 |
Graduate students who are admitted with deficiencies must meet the deficiencies in order to become eligible for a scholarship award.
ASU-USA Pathways admission and progression scholarships
Admitted students are guaranteed $8,500 awarded for the 3-semester program, or $3,600 for 1-semester. Earned Pathways students are eligible for the scholarship in their first full Pathways session after they gain full admission. On successful completion of ASU-USA Pathways, students with GPA 3.25+ are awarded an ASU bachelor’s program tuition scholarship of $5,000, renewable annually.*
Kaplan International award
Students who do not meet the criteria for an ASU scholarship may be eligible for a Kaplan-funded partial scholarship (average $2,000) if they are unconditionally admitted to a bachelor’s or master’s degree. For undergraduates, the Kaplan award is given each semester until completion of their first spring semester at ASU. After that, if the student has no NAmU scholarship, the Kaplan award will be renewed* by ASU for 6 or 7 additional semesters. For graduates, Kaplan-funded awards are not renewable.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 35,430
English Requirement: TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO IELTS
Work Permit:
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