MS Accounting
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The Master of Science in Accounting degree at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is designed for working professionals seeking to advance their expertise in accounting theory and practice while preparing for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Delivered fully online, the program provides flexibility for students balancing career and academic goals and can be completed in as little as one year.
Note: Admission to this program is currently paused. Program will officially close Fall 2026.
Degree plan and course descriptions
Licensure
Students who complete the Master of Science program will have earned the advanced accounting hours necessary to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. In addition, students will be eligible for other accounting certifications, including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Program Design
The program is delivered fully online and can be completed in as little as one year. Designed for working professionals, it offers the flexibility needed to successfully balance career, family, and academic commitments.
Accreditation
This business program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education, supporting, celebrating and rewarding teaching excellence on a diverse global scale.
100% Pass Rate for our students who tested for any subject area on the CPA exam
(Feb. 2022 test date)
Admission Requirements
- Application
- Senior standing as an undergraduate student or an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Official transcripts of all previous college work
- A 3.0 GPA or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate level work and a GPA of 2.5 or better in the undergraduate major
- A satisfactory score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), or Graduate Record Examination (GRE); test must have been taken within the last five years. An applicant who already holds a master’s degree is exempt from this requirement.
- Two references knowledgeable about the applicant’s managerial and/or professional performance
- A résumé highlighting managerial or professional work experience
Application Deadlines
Fall – Aug. 1
Spring – Dec. 1
Summer – May 1