Admission to the MAcc Program

Application Information

*New application deadline: for students interested in being considered for a graduate assistantship, applications must be received by January 1, 2010!

Please click here for the Fall 2010 application form.

Domestic students are encouraged to apply online; at this time, international applicants must complete a paper application,downloadable from the Graduate School's Web site. For the 2010-11 academic year, the application deadlines are:

  • International applicants: Nov 1, 2009
  • Domestic applicants interested in a graduate assistantship: January 1, 2010
  • Domestic applicants interested in "regular" admission: February 1, 2010

Admission is selective so we recommend that you apply early. Applications received after these deadlines will be considered for admission only if space is available.

 

 

 

Admission Requirements

The admissions committee evaluates applicants based on the following criteria:

  • Undergraduate academic record (university transcript)
  • GMAT score
  • TOEFL score (international students)
  • Three letters of recommendation (at least two must be from professors of upper-level accountancy courses)
  • Professional, community, and extracurricular activities (resume)
  • Personal statement (may offer information on your strengths, weaknesses, educational and professional experiences, achievements and goals, and other information that you believe makes you unique. You should also discuss how your experiences have prepared you for active involvement in the Miami MAcc program.)

Minimum admission requirements include:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • A score of at least 500 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
  • Grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for accountancy prerequisites

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