Master of Science in Accounting

Accounting is the language of business, and at UT Dallas you can be part of the conversation. With one of the largest MS Accounting programs in the state of Texas, we have an amazing selection of both online and on-campus course offerings. Our flexible program allows students to tailor their degree to their specific academic and career goals. Students can choose electives to prepare them for careers in corporate accounting, assurance services, taxation or internal audit, or pull from several of these areas to best fit one's needs.

With an internationally recognized business school, a top-ranked Center for Internal Auditing Excellence and the strong international makeup of our students and faculty, our MS Accounting program prepares students to compete in the global marketplace. We value our students and work with each student to develop a plan fit for them. We offer one-on-one advising, business coaching and many other opportunities to interact with faculty and program staff.

I hope that you will join in the conversation.

Jennifer Johnson
Director, Graduate Accounting Programs

(972) 883-5912
Office – JSOM 4.420

Get detailed information on admission requirements and how to apply

Our program prerequisites for the MS Accounting program are the following:
(Degree credit is not earned for program prerequisites. Deficiencies must be remedied during the first semester of the graduate program.)

• Prerequisite knowledge in calculus is a requirement for the program. A deficiency in calculus may be remedied by completing Quantitative Foundations of Business with a grade of “B” or better.
• Students must have completed Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACCT 6201) and Introduction to Managerial Accounting (ACCT 6202), or their equivalents, with a grade of “B” or better.

If you have questions about the transfer of credits from prior coursework, please visit the JSOM Advising office for more details.

Admission FAQ may also be helpful to you.

Tuition and Fees

Texas residency is not based on citizenship. It is based on when you moved to the state and how long you have continuously resided here. Please visit Residency for detailed information.

Tuition at UT Dallas is on a sliding scale. The more credit hours you take a semester, the cheaper the credit hours are, and the sooner you finish the degree, therefore, the lower the total cost of the degree. Students taking online courses will pay $80 per credit hour distance learning fee in addition to regular credit hour fees.

UT Dallas also offers a guaranteed tuition plan, so whatever the credit hour rate is when you come into your program that will not change during your program. Payment plans for tuition and short-term loans are available. Please visit UT Dallas Bursar’s Office for complete details.

Scholarships

We offer the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship program for new and returning students.This is our primary means of supporting our graduate students financially. This is a competitive scholarship program and the main criterion for new students joining the program is based on high GMAT or GRE score and GPA.

The scholarship provides you with $1,000 (one-time for the year) and in-state-tuition for the entire year. This means that international students will pay the same tuition as our Texas resident/US citizens. So, we encourage you to apply for the Dean’s Excellence Scholarship.

In addition to scholarships, US citizens may apply for financial aid through the UT Dallas Financial Aid Office.

For more information please visit accounting-specific scholarships.

When You Submit Your Application

Please be advised that UT Dallas receives about 10,000 applications per semester. When you apply for the MS Accounting program and send your required and official documents, UT Dallas digitize your documents and upload them into the system, which takes about 3-4 weeks.

Since, it takes about a month to process your application, you may receive an email generated automatically from our system, stating that you are missing a few documents. This is normal, be patient and keep your communication with the MS SCM program director regarding the status of your application.

Steps After Your Admission to the MS Accounting Program

• Please read your acceptance letter. At the bottom of your letter, there is a 10-digit number, this is your UTD ID number (keep it safe).
• Set up your Net ID and password. You will use them to log into UT Dallas applications and campus computers. To set up your Net ID and password, go to https://netid.utdallas.edu/. Click on Setup a new UT Dallas computer account, and follow the instructions. If you need help contact the UT Dallas Help Desk at (972) 883-2911 or email.
• Accept your admission offer. There is no deadline, but you should do this as soon as possible if you intend to join the MS Accounting program.
• Go to the Galaxy home page. Log in, using your Net ID and password. Click on Orion Student Center, located under the Orion Self-Service link. At the bottom of the Student Center page (in the admissions section), click on the Accept program or Decline link and confirm your acceptance. (If you have been offered admission to more than one application, you will need to follow these steps for each offer). Please note: it may take up to two days for you to gain access to many items listed below.
• Begin using your UT Dallas email account (it is called Zmail).
• Log into Galaxy. Click on Zmail Login.
• Go to this page for help with financial aid, on-campus housing, student orientation, parking permits, and more.
• Submit any missing application documents. To find out if you have missing items, log into Galaxy and click on Orion Student Center. On the right side of the page, look for items under Holds and To Do List. Click on the items to learn more.
• International students MUST attend the ISSO (International Student Services Office) orientation in order to be able to register for classes. We strongly suggest you to attend the ISSO orientation as early as possible, at least 3-4 weeks before classes start. Attending ISSO orientation early, allows you to enroll to your classes before they become full and close.
• Note: when you join the MS Accounting program as a new student for a first time, there will be a departmental hold on your application. Therefore, you will not be able to register classes until you meet with an academic advisor.