Accounting

Opportunities for graduate studies

Stricter government regulations have contributed to an increased demand for accounting graduates in public accounting firms, public and private business and nonprofit organizations. The National Association of Colleges and Employers lists accounting among the top majors that are in demand, and the demand is expected to remain high for years to come.

The mission of the University of North Texas' accounting department is to prepare you for work in areas where an accounting background is needed or beneficial. The department accomplishes this by offering course work leading to a master of science degree with a major in accounting, a master of science degree in taxation, master of business administration with a concentration in accounting and a doctor of philosophy degree in accounting. The master of science in accounting offers concentrations in audit and financial accounting, managerial accounting systems, entrepreneurial perspectives and accounting information systems.

The Ph.D. prepares you for a career in teaching and research in an academic environment. However, this degree can be applied to positions outside academia. This degree program is highly competitive. You should begin the application process as early as possible.

The Department of Accounting currently has 93 students enrolled in its graduate programs. This is one of the highest graduate enrollments of any department in the College of Business Administration.

The UNT College of Business Administration is accredited at the undergraduate and graduate levels by AACSB International - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business [777 South Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730, telephone (813) 769-6500]. This means the college has passed strict academic standards for excellence in education.

Admission requirements

Master's degrees

For admission to the M.S. programs, you must:

• complete admission requirements for the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies
• submit official GMAT scores to the UNT College of Business Administration
• have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA
• a 600- to 700-word essay
• three reference forms or letters of recommendation or a combination of both

M.B.A. with a concentration in accounting

You must meet admission requirements for the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies and submit the following items to the UNT College of Business Administration.

• official GMAT scores
• a 600- to 700-word essay
• three reference forms or letters of recommendation or a combination of both
• resume

Ph.D. degree

You must meet the admission requirements for the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies and submit the following materials at the same time as your admission application to the graduate school.

• three doctoral applicant evaluation forms and/or three letters of recommendation from college professors or professional colleagues who are familiar with your academic record
• statement of purpose with your reasons for pursuing doctoral study, personal objectives and career plans
• current vita

Degree requirements

Master's programs

A minimum of 36 hours is required depending on chosen specialty area. Master's program and specialty program advisors are available to help you with your class schedule each semester. Classes for the M.B.A. in accounting are offered at night if you work full time.

Ph.D. program

For course work requirements in this program, please contact the accounting Ph.D. adviser.