Master of Accounting

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Earning a Master of Accounting not only expands your education and job options; it amplifies earning potential and career advancement. On average, more than 95 percent of our MAcc graduates secure a job by graduation.

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The University of Kansas Master of Accounting (MAcc) program welcomes students from varied backgrounds — from psychology to environmental geology — who are looking to enhance their professional options. The opportunities for accounting professionals are diverse and limitless.

Our 8-week spring semester blocks and integrated CPA examination review program provides students the opportunity to earn their CPA credentials before they start to work.

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MAcc faculty consistently win prestigious awards for their research and teaching. The faculty’s commitment to research not only means students are learning the most current information — they’re learning from the researchers who’ve created it. Faculty have received numerous teaching awards given by the School of Business and the University, reflecting their dedication to teaching.

Small class sizes facilitate an interactive, discussion-oriented classroom experience. Although the majority follow a traditional in-class model, limited online and hybrid classes provide flexibility and convenience to student schedules.

MAcc application deadlines

October 2, 2025 (for spring 2026 applicants)

March 3, 2026 (for summer and fall 2026 applicants)

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The KU difference

Our Master of Accounting program averages more than 95% placement by graduation, and it allows you to meet CPA education requirement in only one year.

Gain a competitive edge

99%

of 2024–25 MAcc graduates secured a job within six months of graduation

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$74,043

Average starting salary of KU MAcc graduates (2024-25 data)

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Top 10

accounting program for the CPA Success Index

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Program distinction

Both the KU School of Business and our accounting program hold AACSB accreditations, a distinction held by only 194 institutions.

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Meet some of our alumni

KU Master of Accounting graduate ambition leads to KPMG Global Internship and international mindset

Master of Accounting graduate Jolie Hilgedieck always sought new opportunities by fostering connections and welcoming new perspectives. All of her experiences as a KU School of Business student have helped her to break the stereotype that accounting is confined to numbers, fueling her ambition to see the world.

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Self Memorial Scholarship fuels professional growth for KU Master of Accounting students

Four KU Business graduate students, including Donna Kraja, Christopher Christopher Raithel, Jolie Hilgedieck and Trent Gould, are 2025–26 recipients of the Self Memorial Scholarship. The award provides $10,000 for tuition, $1,000 for professional development and access to a network of fellow scholars from various disciplines.

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KU Business alumnus builds Wichita restaurant rooted in community

Wichita native Kasi Ross graduated from the University of Kansas with his bachelor's in accounting in 2020 and completed his Master of Accounting (MAcc) in 2021. But as he stepped into the corporate world, he quickly realized his ambitions of creating community didn’t fit neatly into a traditional career path.

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