admissions
The M.S. in Accountancy program welcomes qualified applicants who possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants should have at least a major in business with some accounting courses. Students lacking a sufficient business and/or accounting background may need to complete additional coursework to enroll in the M.S. in Accountancy program. Candidates may apply to the M.S. in Accountancy program at the completion of their junior year in college. Personal interviews will not be scheduled until a completed application is on file.
The Admissions Committee seeks to admit motivated applicants with superior intellectual ability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the potential for a successful career as a professional accountant. The Admissions Committee evaluates applicants based on the following criteria:
- Undergraduate academic record including:
- GMAT score
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Course descriptions from accountancy and business coursework
- TOEFL score (international students) May be waived if English is the primary language of the undergraduate institution** TOEFL code, if required, (sent by ETS) is 2456.
- Personal statement*
- Professional, community and extracurricular activities
- Personal interview (if requested by the Admissions Committee)
- Two letters of recommendation
* Applicants to the M.S. in Accountancy Program must submit a personal statement which details the applicant’s personal characteristics which will enrich the University of Notre Dame. Your personal statement should be type written, a maximum of two pages, and double spaced. Please put your name at the top of each page. The personal statement should include as many of the following components as apply:
** TOEFL scores may be waived for international students who attended undergraduate universities where English is the primary language. However, the Admissions Committee may request a TOEFL score. It will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.