You are eligible to apply for admission to the graduate program for the MAcc Program if you hold a baccalaureate degree, from a regionally accredited institution, or an international equivalent. The Five-Year (BBA/MAcc) program is only available to currently enrolled BBA-Accounting students at the University of Georgia. Domestic applicants are U.S. citizens or naturalized U.S. citizens. International applicants are foreign nationals. Additional valuable information for the international applicant is located at the Graduate School's Information for Prospective International Students site.
Admission is increasingly difficult due to the combination of outstanding candidates applying and limited seating available within the program. This requires the MAcc Admissions Committee to be extremely selective. The Committee evaluates each file on its individual merits as it relates to the goals and purpose of our program. Selection is based on an evaluation of an applicant's scholastic ability, interpersonal skills, and career potential. This includes a review of academic transcripts, essays, test scores, and letters of recommendation. Minimums for consideration for the program are a 550 GMAT and a 3.00 for both overall GPA and accounting GPA. The most recent class average was a 610 GMAT and 3.60 overall and accounting GPA.
Once you apply and pay your application fee, you will be able to follow the progress of your application via an "Admissions Tracking Screen" provided by the Graduate School. Tentative decision dates are posted at the site once a file is deemed complete.
When your file is determined to be complete, by both the Graduate School and the Tull School, it will be forwarded to the MAcc Admissions Committee. Applications are reviewed as a group at dates determined by the Committee. They will review the file and make a recommendation to the Graduate School. The Graduate School will make the final decision and notify you by letter.
Applications are considered for Fall and Spring semesters. Summer admission is limited to domestic applicants who will be interning and may be eligible to receive graduate credit. International applications are not considered for Summer admission. Complete applications received after the deadline dates may be considered until the class is full. Applications and supporting documents must be received by the dates indicated below to be guaranteed full consideration:
| Admission | Domestic Application | International Application |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (June) | May 1 (internship credit only) | Not available |
| Fall (August) | May 1 | April 15 |
| Spring (January) | November 15 | October 15 |
Applicants are designated as either domestic or international. Domestic applicants are U.S. citizens or naturalized U.S. citizens. International applicant refers to any foreign national.
The UGA Graduate School application is a web based on-line form. It requires a $50.00 non-refundable application fee. You will receive a PIN/password to access web site to check your application.
All applicants are required to submit official GMAT test scores. GRE scores are not accepted. Registration and detailed information on the GMAT are located at www.mba.com. Applicants should have a 550 minimum to receive serious consideration. Only official score reports will be reviewed and must be received by the deadline date indicated. Attainment of this minimum score does not guarantee admission.
International applicants are required to submit official scores from the TOEFL (minimum for consideration: IBT 105, CPT 270, PBT 630) or IELTS (band score of 7.5 or higher). Only official score reports will be reviewed and must be received by the deadline date indicated. Attainment of these minimum scores does not guarantee admission.
The Tull School requires three letters of recommendation. Letters should be from individuals that have knowledge of your academic and/or professional capability. This would include accounting faculty, faculty from other areas, current and/or former employers. For candidates still enrolled in an undergraduate accounting program, the Committee recommends at least two letters from accounting faculty. Candidates should utilize the Graduate Schools online recommendation form located within their online application.
This is only required for international students only. If you are recommended for admission to the MAcc program, the Graduate School must receive this completed form and supporting documents to facilitate the admissions process. You can find the Certificate of Finances Form, on the Graduate School's website.
Tull Information Sheet 
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A one page resume should be submitted.
A one-page essay, single or double-spaced, entitled: Why I Have Chosen a Career in Accounting
The Committee is interested in any information that you would like to provide for additional insight to your application. If there is additional information or special circumstances you would like the MAcc Admission Committee to be aware of, we encourage you to submit such a statement. Statements should be no more than two pages, single or double-spaced.
Items 6-9 should be mailed or hand-delivered , in one envelope, directly to the MAcc Admission Committee at the following address:
MAcc Admissions Committee
J. M. Tull School of Accounting
Terry College of Business
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-6252
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