Program Overview

Accelerated Accounting Degree

The University of North Dakota offers an accelerated Accountancy degree program, which allows students to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in just 5 years. This program is ideal for those looking for a fast-track route to a graduate degree and a rewarding career.

Program Details

• Program type: Accelerated (Bachelors and Masters)
• Format: On Campus or Online
• Estimated time to complete: 5 years
• Credit hours: 138

Why Earn an Accelerated Accounting Degree?

Earning an accelerated accounting degree can put students on the fast track to success, helping them develop relevant technical and soft skills that will prepare them for success throughout their career. The program also provides opportunities for experiential learning and professional networking.

Concentrations

M.Acc. students can concentrate in:

• Data Analytics
• Tax Compliance and Planning
• Business Administration
• Information Systems and Controls

Accreditation

The University of North Dakota's accelerated Accountancy programs are accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This accreditation puts the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration (CoBPA) in the top 5% of business schools in the world.

Graduate Assistantships

Campus M.Acc. students who are pursuing the professional track can also apply to be a Graduate Assistant (GA). These positions allow students to work alongside faculty and staff in the college and hone their research skills and assist with teaching-related activities.

Program Benefits

• Choose a marketable concentration in Data Analytics, Tax Compliance and Planning, Business Administration, or Information Systems and Control.
• Live with fellow business students in the Business Living & Learning Community.
• More than $94,000 in scholarships are awarded to UND M.Acc. students annually.
• Enrich classroom experiences through experiential learning opportunities.
• Get a head start on job searches by visiting the Nistler College Accounting Career Fair or the Pancratz Career Development Center.
• Gain valuable, paid work experience through prestigious internship placements with leading firms in North Dakota and nationwide.

Career Opportunities

Research finds that M.Acc. graduates are more likely to be placed in many accounting positions and are more likely to be promoted within public accounting than bachelor of accounting graduates. This program prepares students for a variety of roles, including:

• Accounting managers
• Auditors
• Budget analysts
• Business owners
• Chief executive officers
• Chief financial officers
• Comptrollers
• Forensic accountants
• Partners in public accounting firms
• Tax preparer
• Tax consultant

Courses

Some of the courses offered in the accelerated accounting degree program include:

• Introduction to Accounting Careers (ACCT 160)
• Accounting Information Systems (ACCT 309)
• Advanced Financial Accounting (ACCT 503)
• Seminar in Accounting Issues (ACCT 501)
• Federal Taxation (ACCT 511)
• Data Analytics in Accounting & Financial Reporting (ACCT 513)

Online Accelerated Accounting Degree

The University of North Dakota's fully accredited accounting degree is 100% online. Students are never required to come to campus, and the online program format is dependent on whether they are an undergraduate or graduate student.

Online Course Format

• B.Acc. online courses are in a flexible asynchronous format, allowing students to learn anywhere at any time.
• M.Acc. Professional Track online courses are in a live synchronous format, with classes held in real-time.

Top-Tier Online Education

The University of North Dakota offers a top-tier online education, with over a third of its student population being exclusively online. Students can feel reassured knowing they won't be alone in their online learning journey and will have resources and services tailored to their needs.

Same Quality Education

Online students receive the same quality education as on-campus students, with:

• The same degree
• The same classes
• Real interaction with professors, peers, and professionals in the field
• Their own academic advisor
• Free online tutoring
• Unlimited academic coaching
• Full online access to virtual research, libraries, and career services
• 24/7 technical support

Best Online College

The University of North Dakota is a best-value university for online education, with high alumni salaries and job placement rates, and affordable online tuition rates. It ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for affordability, student satisfaction, academic quality, and student outcomes.