Overview

As the world’s economy continues to grow and change, there is an increasing demand for accounting professionals who can guide individuals and businesses to navigate the ever-changing conditions. From bookkeepers to certified public accountants and auditors, accounting professionals occupy key positions in local, national and global business.

Western Carolina University Accounting Program graduates an average of 35 accounting majors each year, many of whom go on to contribute their knowledge and skills to the private, government or public sectors. Undergraduate accounting majors can take a number of Master of Accountancy Program courses during their senior year under Western Carolina University’s Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s.

Where You'll Go

WCU accounting graduates are well prepared for a variety of career opportunities, from bookkeeping to accounting and auditing. Many accountants go on to become certified public accountants. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 13 percent between 2012 and 2022, which is in line with the average forecast for all occupations.

Generally, employment growth is expected to be tied to the health of the overall economy. With a growing economy, it is expected that accountants and auditors will continue to be in demand for the preparation and examination of financial documentation. Through the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s program, undergraduate students can complete a Master's of Accountancy in an shortened time frame while completing the AICPA and state board requirements for CPA licensure.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professionalism in Accounting

Accounting Information Systems

Intermediate Accounting

Income Taxation

Cost Accounting

Auditing

Senior Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The student meets the criteria for the current GMAT waiver policy consisting of a 3.00 GPA overall and a 3.00 GPA in the four prerequisite accounting courses (ACCT 351, 352, 355, and 356).

The student must have earned at least 75 student credit hours at the time of application for consideration by the program.

Other parameters are as follows:

The student must earn a B or better in each of the graduate courses as an ABM student in order for it to count toward their graduate degree.
The student must earn an average 3.00 GPA in undergraduate courses taken as an ABM student to continue in the ABM track.
Students may take up to 6 hours of graduate credit as an ABM student
No credits will double count for both the undergraduate degree and the graduate degree
Students are limited to 1 graduate class per semester unless approved by both the graduate program director and the student's undergraduate advisor

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

11138 USD / year

≈ 11138 USD / year
Out-of-State

11138 USD / year

≈ 11138 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7138 USD / year

≈ 7138 USD / year

Living costs

Cullowhee

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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