masters in accounting

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<p>I am currently a philosophy undergrad pursuing law school, but i am starting to lose interest in law. I was wondering if i could still gain admittance into a masters program in accounting with my current major. and if so, would a math minor help?</p>

<p>Also, since i don't want to start over to get the accounting bachelor, I was wondering if the masters program would make up for the 150 hours of undergrad studies. </p>

<p>Further, how long does the masters program take and is it hard to get into?</p>

<p>thanks</p>

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<p>You could get admitted, but it will not even be close to 150 hours. Should take about a year or two.</p>

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<p>I don’t think a math minor will help. Accounting doesn’t require analysis or anything like that I believe. ± and algebra will be good. Math does train you to be a thinker tho :slight_smile: just like philosophy, and that helps in life generally.</p>

<p>It’s hard depending on the schools (not all schools admit students with non-acct background), you also have to take GMAT usually.</p>

<p>If you get 120 at your bachelor + master (30 to 42credits) (depending on program (some require 1 year-2 years))</p>

<p>No problem.
Another suggestion… look for MBA after working for a few years instead?
ask your school that you attend tho if they have master of accounting if you really want it, and the process etc.</p>

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<p>Oh is that what the OP meant by 150 hours lol. I was thinking 150 hours from just the masters.</p>

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<p>UIUC has one of the top accy programs in the states, students with non-accy background can apply to MSA(Master of Science in Accountancy) check out its website! [Accountancy</a> > Programs > MSA](<a href=“http://www.business.illinois.edu/accountancy/programs/msa/]Accountancy”>http://www.business.illinois.edu/accountancy/programs/msa/)</p>

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<p>UNC and USC are also good for non-acctng majors</p>

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<p>The University of Texas at Austin also allows people from all majors to apply for their masters in accounting program. </p>

<p>[Traditional</a> approach to the MPA | McCombs School of Business | The University of Texas at Austin](<a href=“http://new.mccombs.utexas.edu/mpa/traditional-mpa]Traditional”>Traditional MPA | Texas McCombs MPA | McCombs School of Business)</p>

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<p>I’ve read that most companies don’t care whether you have a master’s in accounting–that what’s important is having the hours to sit for the CPA exam.</p>