Thrive in today’s evolving accounting industry with George Mason University's flexible, nationally-recognized Master of Science in Accounting program.
Maximize your potential while preparing for the future of accounting.
The Master of Science in Accounting program at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University is designed to help you meet Virginia’s 150-credit CPA licensing requirement while developing advanced analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. Those who earn a Master of Science in Accounting and pass the CPA exam have greater accounting career prospects and earning potential.
Courses emphasize the latest trends and issues in accounting, business ethics, and corporate governance. You also can complete an internship for credit, which gives you meaningful work experience and can lead to a full-time employment offer. You’ll study financial, audit, and tax accounting, and you can also customize your degree by simultaneously earning a certificate in accounting for government contracts, government accounting, forensic accounting, or accounting analytics.
Committed to access, we understand not all students who want to advance their education have the ability to spend time in a physical classroom. To that end, we offer both fully in-person and fully online options.
With George Mason University's Master of Science in Accounting program, you’ll build ties to the local Washington, D.C. business and government community and gain diverse business skills, broader insights, and confidence. You'll also benefit from our dedicated career services team that offers you personalized career coaching, employment and networking opportunities, and planning services for life.
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Accounting Advisory Council
A key advantage of Mason’s accounting program is our ties to the accounting industry through our Accounting Advisory Council. The council is comprised of accounting executives from the Big 4, regional firms, and the federal government. Senior leaders and industry experts serve as guest speakers to enrich classroom learning. Explore the full list of council members here.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Accounting program requires 30 credits: 15 credits of required, core courses, and 15 credits of elective courses. Complete your degree in 11 months (full-time) or 22 months (part-time). On-campus classes are offered the evening at Mason’s Fairfax, Virginia campus.
Whether you pursue the on-campus or online program, you’ll experience the same rigorous and relevant accounting courses taught by experienced faculty who bring both theoretical and applied expertise to the classroom by incorporating daily opportunities to connect business theory with reality through role-playing, simulations, projects, and guest speakers.
Enhance Your Degree with a Certificate
Our add-on certificate programs provide opportunities for you to acquire additional education in emerging fields while pursuing your Master of Science in Accounting. Each certificate program is 12 credits, and courses qualify towards the 150 hours of academic credit needed to sit for the CPA exam. Available as a stand-alone option or part of the master's degree.
Meet Your Instructors
Mason’s faculty live, work, and consult in the Washington, D.C., area and draw on their real-world experience to enrich classroom instruction. Costello College of Business accounting faculty teach both the on-campus and online programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have additional questions, call us at (703) 993-8006.
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