Master of Accountancy
The Darla Moore School of Business seeks to enroll diverse and qualified students. The MACC program enrolls students in Fall, Spring or Summer sessions.
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
Academic Review
Undergraduate performance
An earned undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required to be considered for admission to the MACC program. A degree in accounting is not required; however, strongly encouraged. Those who do not have a degree in accounting may be considered and, if accepted, will take prerequisite coursework before starting the accounting core curriculum. The average undergraduate grade point average (GPA) is a 3.5. Graduate coursework and/or (whether degree has been earned or not) will also be taken into consideration. Transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted to the Darla Moore School of Business.
GMAT
Applicants must provide a valid (five years or less) Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score to be considered for admission to the MACC program. The GMAT is comprised of verbal, qualitative, and analytical sections. You can learn more about the GMAT on the Graduate Management Admission Council's Web site. The institutional/program code JV2-TP-28.
Transcripts
If your college or university offers PDF delivery of transcripts, please provide them with director of admissions contact information to make sure the transcripts are considered official. Transcripts sent to individuals, other than the director of admissions, may not be considered official.
R. Scott King
Director of Admissions
Graduate Division
Darla Moore School of Business
1705 College Street, Columbia, SC 29208
Email: scott.king@moore.sc.edu
Skype: MOORE-GRADDIV-SK
Phone: 803.777.6749
Fax: 803.777.0414
Professional Work Experience
Work experience is not required for the MACC program.
Letters of Recommendation (2 required)
Letters of recommendation are required for the admission review. It is acceptable to have either professional or academic letters of recommendation. However, it is encouraged that candidates submit academic letters of reference whenever possible.
Essays
The application for admission requires a statement of purpose (500-word essay) which should outline why you want to earn the MACC degree. There is additional space to add a personal essay. This essay should be used to explain the circumstances of any part of your application where you feel the admissions committee might have concerns.
TOEFL/IELTS
Non-U.S. candidates who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution must submit a valid (two years old or less) test score demonstrating their command of the English language. The minimum score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is 100 (Internet-based) and 7.0 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The institutional code for the Darla Moore School of Business is: 5818.