Admission Requirements

Admission to Auburn's MAc Program is based on consideration of the applicant's proven ability to perform academic work at a superior level, leadership qualities, and overall accomplishments.  The MAc Program Admissions Committee takes a holistic approach when reviewing a candidate's application package. The Committee considers a candidate's academic background, letters of recommendation, grade point averages, GMAT scores, work experience, campus and community involvement, etc.

Minimum admission requirements include:

• Meet the General Admission Requirements of the Graduate School as outlined in the Graduate Bulletin.

• Submit acceptable scores on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).   A candidate's GMAT score must not be older than five years. The GMAT exam is not waived for candidates who have professional certifications.

• Submit acceptable scores on the TOEFL for applicants whose native language is not English. The TOEFL is required for students that do not hold an accredited undergraduate degree from a U.S. College or University.
  
  
• Have acceptable overall and accounting grade point averages.
  
  
• Have a four-year degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in accounting and a strong background in the fundamentals of business. See the MAc Program Prerequisite Check Sheet for a list of prerequisites.
  
  
• Submit three acceptable letters of recommendation using the Online Recommendation Request Sytem. If you have difficulty using the online recommendation system, you may print the recommendation form and have your references mail your recommendation to MAc Program Admissions, 359 Lowder Building; Auburn University, AL 36849. Candidates with limited work experience must submit at least two letters of recommendation from former professors and one from a former employer, advisor, etc.
  

Program Deadlines (On-Campus)

Departmental Deadlines:
To receive priority for consideration as a candidate for Auburn's On-Campus MAc Program, application materials must be postmarked by the following dates.  On these dates, completed applications will be considered on a competitive basis.  Applications postmarked after the priority date will be considered if space is available.

Candidates may apply to the On-Campus MAc Program either Summer or Fall Semesters only. Spring enrollment for the on-campus program is not available.

Graduate School Deadlines:
The Graduate School states in the Auburn University Graduate Bulletin that "application materials and all relevant materials must be received by the Graduate School at least 45 days before the first day of classes of the semester in which the domestic student wishes to begin graduate studies and 90 days for international students."  Application materials received after the departmental priority deadlines will be considered only if space is available.

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Application Procedures

Please follow the application procedures listed below:

• Complete the Master of Accountancy Program E-Application.
  

• After completing the MAc Program E-Application, the candidate must email a one-page resume and a one page statement of purpose to mac@auburn.edu. The Statement of Purpose must describe why you want to pursue a Master of Accountancy degree from Auburn University.
  
  
• Submit official GMAT score to Auburn University.  A candidate's GMAT score must not be older than five years. The GMAT exam is not waived for candidates who have professional certifications.
  
  
• Submit three letters of recommendation from former professors or employers using the MAc Program Online Recommendation System. Candidates with limited work experience must submit at least two letters of recommendation from former professors and one from a former employer, advisor, etc.
  
  
• Submit an official transcript from every university attended. To expedite the application process, please send official transcripts to MAc Program Admissions, 359 Lowder Building; Auburn University, AL 36849.