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Admissions

Prerequisites

You must have completed fundamental undergraduate mathematics courses and are encouraged to contact the department to discuss your background. You must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Résumé

A current professional résumé is required.

Transcripts

Temple University requires transcripts from each academic institution from which you earned credit for coursework. Copies of transcripts may be used during the admissions process; however, Temple University requires officials of any admitted student.  

Additional documentation may be required for non-US academic institutions, such as marksheet and diploma. For such institutions, please review these guidelines from Temple University’s Graduate School.   

Letters of Recommendation

One letter of recommendation is required. Professional references from an immediate supervisor, current or past, are preferred. Academic references are acceptable.  

Within the application, enter your reference’s contact information. References are then invited to upload their letters of recommendation. We encourage you to submit your application while waiting for recommendations to be completed. 

Essay

Submit one essay that addresses your professional plans and goals. Your essay should also address the following questions. 

  • What past experiences prepared or motivated you to pursue a Master of Accountancy degree?
  • How would you expect to change over the courses of the program?
  • What personal and professional values and skills do you hope to acquire beyond the academic content?
  • How will obtaining the Master of Accountancy degree help you achieve your career goals?
Standardized Test Scores

Candidates with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 are required to submit a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) general test score. Official scores must be reported from a GMAT or GRE test taken within the last five years.

Additional Requirements for International Students

For students whose undergraduate education was not in English, either the TOEFL or IELTS is required. The minimum score for the

  • TOEFL is 79 iBT or 550 PBT.

See more detailed instructions on applying to Temple as an international student.

Application Deadline

  • Fall: Feb. 15

Applications received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Questions

Assistance with admissions requirements or the application should be directed to .