The function of accounting is to measure a company’s economic activities and communicate the results of those activities to decision-makers. OU Online’s Master of Accountancy program is accredited by AACSB and designed to prepare students for positions of responsibility in accounting while meeting the requirements for students to sit for the CPA exam in Oklahoma, Texas, and other states.
Rolling admissions (applications due at least 14 days prior to the intended start date).
Fall, Spring, Summer
Take the next step in your career with a degree from the University of Oklahoma. Applications are reviewed year-round for eight-week fall, spring, and summer sessions. Choose your program, choose your start, and apply today.
Graduating from the Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma connects you to thousands of graduates. With a rich tradition and history, graduates have opportunities to network with Sooners already in the accounting profession through many formal and informal networks.
Unlike larger MAcc programs at other universities, the OU MAcc provides personalized attention for each student. From helping you select the right courses to assistance in preparation for the CPA exam, this program offers incredible service for every student.
Learn in a flexible, affordable online program designed for working professionals. Classes are asynchronous, with optional synchronous sessions available. Engage in online discussions with professors and other students while preparing for the CPA exam and a career in accounting.
Like every OU Online program, the Master of Accountancy is built on the foundation of world-class University of Oklahoma faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. Many faculty are former industry leaders who have also been published in significant accounting journals. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
Earning a Master of Accountancy from OU Online gives you the skills to succeed in a growing and evolving field. It also gives you access to career support and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community. Stand out where the industry is moving while enjoying the potential for higher pay, career advancement, and new opportunities.
Tuition and fees for the program are $32,505 ($985 per credit hour). Books and additional materials are not included.
Once accepted into the program, students must submit a $350 non-refundable deposit within two weeks. Deposits are applied toward tuition expenses and secure a student’s place in the upcoming class.
Our tuition calculator can help you estimate your tuition and financial aid for your program of interest.
The University of Oklahoma’s online Master of Accountancy program is available for individuals who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and for non-accounting majors.
Applicants seeking direct admission to the MAcc must have completed an undergraduate degree in accounting, usually with a minimum GPA of 3.00. If you don’t meet this requirement, please complete the contact form to discuss personalized prerequisite requirements with an enrollment counselor
Course Offerings
Those without an accounting degree can earn their MAcc once all prerequisite coursework requirements are met. The number and sequence of required courses are based on your academic and professional background. Since every situation is a little different, please complete the contact form. Your enrollment counselor will be in touch to review your personalized study plan with you.
Prerequisite requirements depend on an undergraduate degree, work experience, and professional experience. Those considering the MAcc should complete the contact form to discuss their specific requirements with an enrollment counselor.
Students may be required to take coursework or demonstrate proficiency in the following topics:
Non-Accounting Majors
Those without an accounting degree are encouraged to complete the contact form to discuss their personalized prerequisite requirements with an enrollment counselor. Once the prerequisite requirements have been met, applicants can follow the instructions listed below.
Accounting Majors
Applicants seeking direct admission to the MAcc must have completed an undergraduate degree in Accounting, usually with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. If you don’t meet this requirement, please complete the contact form to discuss personalized prerequisite requirements with an enrollment counselor
To apply, students must:
The admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before the start of classes. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks of submitting a completed application.
For more information on the admissions process, please complete the contact form below, and an admissions counselor will be in touch shortly.
If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
Graduate tuition waivers cannot be applied to OU Online programs. OU Online programs qualify for the OU Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver & Fee Exemption, and we encourage you to check your eligibility.
Tuition waiver and fee exemption package application
If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.
We are a top-tier public institution offering high-quality, affordable, professional undergraduate and graduate programs committed to maintaining academic excellence online.
Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.
