Master of Accounting [M.Acc]

Carleton University

Master of Accounting [M.Acc]

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 1 Year
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 70
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 110 CAD 31,117

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2022-12-01
2023-05-01

Program Description

  • Carleton University offers a Master of Accounting full-time program in 1-year.
  • Sprott's Master of Accounting (MAcc) is a program that gives a gateway to a career as a professional accountant. 
  • The Sprott MAcc prepares students to work in a variety of professional roles.
  • Students will be expected to prepare an internship report that relates their work experience to the course work they have completed in the MAcc program.
  • Students graduating from the MAcc will be exempt from the CPA Canada Professional Education Program (PEP) and will proceed directly to the CPA Canada Common Final Examination, which is one of the final steps in becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant.
  • The accounting faculty within the Sprott School of Business are experts on the competencies required by the accounting profession. 

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students must have a 4-year bachelor’s degree in a related field from a recognized institution.
  • The related fields include a UG degree in Marketing, Finance, Arts, Science, Government, Retail, Manufacturing.
  • GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) which is the equivalent of 8.0/12 on Carleton’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility: Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
  • Completed both a Bachelor’s (3 years) degree and a Master’s degree.
  • Or, completed a Bachelor’s degree requiring 4 years of study (e.g., B.Pharm., M.B.B.S, or B.Arch).
  • Or, obtain a first-class division (75% or above, Distinction or Outstanding).
  • Or, complete 3-year UG from an institution accredited by either AACSB, EQUIS, or AMBA.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:
  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
  • Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
  • Preference Form: It allows students to outline their preferences for the program specialization or research area.
  • MBA complement form: Students have to fill the Complement form and upload a PDF copy in Carleton Central.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.