University of Notre Dame

Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)

Notre Dame, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee
  • Applications currently open

About Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)

The application deadline for the Sep 2026 intake is Sep 10, 2026, while tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 MSA program is $55,660..

The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) is a one-year program focused on rigorous accounting education with a strong emphasis on ethics and developing ethical leaders. Students can customize their learning through a flexible curriculum with 60% electives, and choose a STEM-designated major in Data Analytics or a Traditional MSA path. The program aims to prepare professionals for the evolving accounting landscape.

Focus areas include Data Analytics (STEM-designated major), Traditional MSA path, Tax Services and Assurance, Advisory Services, Deal and Advisory.

The program requires 30 total credit hours over two semesters, with 60 percent of the curriculum consisting of elective courses.

Graduates accept full-time offers within six months of graduation, with many joining Big Four accounting firms or other varied firms, and some pursuing further education.

Admission requirements are not explicitly detailed on this page, beyond application deadlines and rounds.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. One academic year, typically two semesters. Students can start in Fall or Spring. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 12% of applicants.

About University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame brings together Catholic faith, academic rigor, and ethical reflection. Faith informs students' academic and spiritual journeys, while teaching and research address fundamental questions about human existence and meaning. The university's work extends to practical challenges, including maternal health, brain cancer, virus detection, and hurricane forecasting. Its School of Architecture is contributing to community regeneration in Gary, Indiana. Research at Notre Dame spans disciplines and connects scholarship with human flourishing. Faculty and students work with partners around the globe on challenges that affect communities beyond the campus. Examples include an electronic nose designed to identify bird flu biomarkers, research intended to improve hurricane forecast accuracy, and a postpartum care model with potential applications around the world. Student work also reaches internationally, as student-athlete Daniel Boateng uses soccer to create opportunities for children in Ghana. International students join a global community shaped by cross-cultural learning and international partnerships. Notre Dame places importance on belonging, human dignity, and the individual gifts of each person. Its campus experience combines academic and spiritual development with participation in a community committed to the common good. Students should expect ethical questions to sit alongside academic study, with opportunities to connect their education to urgent social, health, and environmental concerns.

Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA): Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Master in Accounting (Master's)?
Tuition: USD 62,030 per year.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-09-10.
Is Master in Accounting (Master's) available online?
This is an on-campus program at University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame.

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