Master of Accountancy

The MAcc is for the student who wishes to find a career in public accounting and seeks the CPA designation.  The curriculum builds upon the foundation of financial undergraduate work, focusing more on advanced level topics. The Department of Accounting in the Fox School designed the MAcc program in response to the change in the legislative requirements to become a licensed CPA in Pennsylvania.  The 30-credit program will provide the additional credit hours needed to achieve the CPA exam academic requirements.

The Fox School MAcc is a one-year, three consecutive semester program commencing in the fall and ending after the summer semester.

Yes. At this time we only offer enrollment in the MAcc program during the fall semester.

Yes, many college and university accounting majors, especially from AACSB accredited business schools, can meet the new 150-hour requirement by completing the Fox MAcc in addition to their undergraduate degree in accounting.

Students accepted to our full-time cohort MAcc program will complete 30 semester hours (s.h.) of graduate business coursework.

No, the MAcc program is a full-time cohort program.

Yes.

See www.fox.temple.edu/MAcc  for tuition and fee details. Please note that this fee is subject to change for each entering class in future academic years.

The MAcc program will be held on Temple University’s Main Campus which is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All classes will be held in Alter Hall in classrooms exclusively designed and designated for graduate students.  For a virtual tour of Alter Hall please visit http://www.fox.temple.edu/alter/virtual_tour/

If you are interested in the Fox MAcc program and would like schedule a visit or telephone appointment, please contact Nicole Stilianos at nstili@temple.edu. Please include your full name, academic background, and contact information.

All applicants for admission to the MAcc program must hold a bachelor's degree, regardless of undergraduate major, from an accredited college or university. An overall minimum GPA of 3.0 or better is required.

An undergraduate degree in accounting is not required. However, applicants are required to complete six specific prerequisite undergraduate accounting courses (or equivalent) with a grade of B- or higher prior to commencing the program. Final acceptance to the program is conditional upon satisfying the prerequisites noted below.

• Financial Accounting
• Intermediate I
• Intermediate II
• Cost Accounting
• Auditing
• Federal Taxes on Income

You can apply to the Fox MAcc Program if you are expected to complete your undergraduate degree prior to the start of the fall semester.  We will review your MAcc application upon receipt to ensure that you meet all other requirements of the program.  If accepted into the MAcc program, your acceptance will be conditional upon the completion of a bachelor’s degree, completion of the prerequisite courses with at least a B- or better and other requirements of the program.

Yes. You can take the prerequisite accounting courses at Temple University as a non-matriculated student. Non-matriculated students are restricted to taking courses on a part-time basis (11 credits or less per semester, 7 or fewer credits per summer session).  For more information about registering for accounting courses on a non-matriculated basis, contact the Continuing Studies department to arrange for an appointment with an advisor:

Visit http://temple.edu/vpus/arc/continuingstudies/continuingstudies.html.

All applicants must have acceptable scores on either the GMAT or GRE, consisting of scores at or above the 70th percentile.

Unless your degree is from an English language university in a country where English is the native language, you will need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  TOEFL scores must have been taken within the last two years.  Minimum scores are as follows:

• 650(paper)
• 250 (computer)
• 100 (iBT)

Applicants may substitute the IELTS for the TOEFL with a comparable minimum score of 7.5 or better.

Temple has an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) available through the University. International students from all over the world can benefit from enrolling in the program.  More information can be found at the following link: http://www.temple.edu/provost/international/ielp/.

If you are unable to come to the United States prior to the start of the MAcc program to begin IELP studies, we also recommend purchasing the Rosetta Stone software package found here: http://www.rosettastone.com/pricenla?pc=sefreeship&cid=se-gg-5pay&gclid=CKCV-rSxgakCFUpx5QodizeyFg . This will allow you to work on your English speaking and writing skills before you commence the MAcc program. Another way to improve your reading and English speaking skills is to read English novels and newspapers and watch movies where the English language is spoken.  We also recommend reading the Wall Street Journal to build your business vocabulary.

The Fox School will begin to accept applications for the fall semester of 2012 commencing August 1, 2011.  Acceptances will be made by the committee on a rolling basis.  Application deadlines for the Fall 2012 cohort MAcc program are as follows:

Fox Undergraduate Accounting Majors

• Early decision and priority merit based/scholarship consideration - November 1, 2011
• All other applications - March 1, 2012
• Late deadline – June 30, 2012

All Other Applicants (including Fox Undergraduate Non-Accounting Majors)

• Early decision and priority merit based/scholarship consideration - December 10, 2011
• All other applications - March 1, 2012
• Late deadline – June 30, 2012

We encourage you to apply online.

Applicants will need to submit the following to be considered:

• A completed application
• Official GMAT/GRE test scores taken within the last five years.
• Certified official transcripts or mark sheets in English from every post-high school academic institution attended.
• Two letters of recommendation
• A require essay on your professional plans and goals.
• Current professional resume
• Application fee of $60 (non-refundable)
• TOEFL scores (if necessary, and taken within the last two years)

See http://www.fox.temple.edu/ms/ms-accountancy-admissions.html for additional information

There is always an advantage to submitting your application early. Even though we do not have a pre-established quota for accepted students, we do try to establish a target amount each year and accept students on a rolling basis. Applying early allows you to be considered among the first applicants for candidacy at the Fox School of Business.

If you recently graduated or are about to graduate from Temple University, there is no need to provide an official transcript. Our Graduate admissions office can obtain your transcript from the Temple University database.

Preferred recommendation letters should be written by faculty who can assess your academic performance and professional references (employers) who know the candidate well and who can attest to the candidate’s leadership ability.

The Fox School has a Recommendation Form for references to fill out. References may submit their own recommendation rather than use our form. After downloading the form you will complete the information on the form and send it with a reference envelope to the individual who will be providing your reference. Write your name and address on the envelope when it has been returned to you, and mail the SEALED envelope with the rest of your application materials. DO NOT OPEN THE ENVELOPE WHEN IT HAS BEEN RETURNED TO YOU. Once received, this reference will be the property of Temple University, and will not be returned. Admission materials can be sent to:

Temple University
The Fox School of Business and Management
Graduate Admissions
Alter Hall (006-22)
1801 Liacouras Walk, Suite 701
Philadelphia, PA 19122

The application fee is $60.00 U.S. and should be made payable to Temple University. The application fee is non-refundable.

A personal interview may be requested to make a decision on your application. If you are not asked to participate in a personal interview do not view this as a negative indication towards your application.

The required essay on your professional plans and goals should answer the following four (4) questions:

• What past experiences prepared or motivated you to pursue a MAcc degree?
• How would you expect to change over the course of the program?
• What personal and professional values and skills do you hope to acquire beyond the academic content?
• How will obtaining the MAcc help you achieve your career goals?

The MAcc program does not require that you have prior work experience.  We do require a professional resume listing your prior work experience/internships.

Once your application is complete – i.e. all requested materials have been received (including the GPA evaluation of international credentials); it will be forwarded to the MAcc admissions committee for review. Please allow up to four to six weeks for a decision to be made. Once a decision has been reached, it will be posted online for you to view immediately.  A letter will also be sent to your mailing address.

Application deadlines for international applicants are the same as for full time applicants. As part of our admissions process, the Graduate Admissions office of the Fox School of Business and Management will submit your academic credentials to our Graduate School for GPA evaluation only if your application form, official transcripts/yearly mark sheets, and official TOEFL scores, if necessary, are postmarked to this office by the deadlines. Please note that a credential evaluation done internally can take approximately one month.  If you will be using the credential evaluation service offered by Temple University, please allow for additional processing time.

Yes, There are several graduate housing options available.  You must apply through University Housing.  University Housing offers many options for single students and a limited selection for those students with a family.

For more information on housing fees and details, visit:
Fall Graduate Housing Selection Process

No. Housing is determined on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to apply immediately after your post-acceptance deposit.  Family housing is awarded on a limited basis and accommodates those that have a spouse and one child, just a spouse, or just a child.

Visit http://www.temple.edu/studentaffairs/housing/offcampus/index.html for off-campus housing options. The University posts listings for apartment and home rentals to assist you in finding the best living options during your time at Temple. You can also search independently.  Cost of off-campus housing is not included in your tuition bill.