A Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) can open doors, even without an undergraduate degree in accounting. Changing careers to a specialized field like accounting may seem daunting, but our flexible, fully online, part-time M.Acc. program provides the skills and expertise needed to pursue your CPA certification and excel in accounting—all while fitting into your busy schedule.

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Graduate Application Deadlines:

Fall: Aug. 1

Spring: Dec. 1

Our Master of Accountancy Fundamentals Program is open to all majors, no GMAT required. Gain essential skills to sit for the CPA exam and expand your career options—without needing an accounting background.

Study part-time and fully online in an asynchronous format. With multiple start dates, you can continue working while earning your degree and preparing for the CPA exam.

At just $765 per credit for 2025/26, UND offers one of the best values in graduate education. Our tuition is significantly lower than comparable Midwest schools, making it an affordable choice for top-tier instruction.

The Herr School of Accountancy has a strong track record of preparing students for CPA success. In 2023, two UND M.Acc. graduates won the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award for outstanding CPA exam scores.

All courses are led by UND’s in-house faculty, who are deeply engaged in teaching and research. Unlike programs with outsourced instructors, our faculty provides personalized mentorship and a curriculum shaped by real-world experience and academic excellence.

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Master of Accountancy, Fundamentals Track