M.S. in Accounting

Participating in cultural excursions and company visits during the program offers a unique opportunity to cultivate cross-cultural thinking skills. These experiences enable participants to understand diversity better and appreciate how various cultural perspectives influence perceptions and approaches.

I love how the program emphasizes the development of soft skills, such as leadership, communication, and teamwork! I also think it is extremely helpful that students are given the ability to specialize in an area of accounting by choosing between one of two tracks: Financial Reporting & Assurance or Tax Consulting.

I always wanted to attend UVA and was fortunate enough to participate in Meet McIntire back in 2020. I was amazed by the courses offered and the class size of the program. In addition, the M.S. in Accounting is STEM-designated, which is a huge advantage for international students.

I was looking for a program to help me switch from a business and economics background to an accounting perspective. When I compared each of the schools I was interested in, the M.S. in Accounting Program here at UVA had some of the best statistics (percent employed after graduation, CPA pass rates, average starting pay).

I liked that the program helps students prepare for the working world rather than focusing solely on passing the CPA exam. I also liked how UVA's courses focused on leadership, decision making, and project management, skills that can be leveraged upon graduation. In addition, I wanted a program that had a hands-on career services center to help navigate the job market, as well as an extensive alumni network.

I believe that the ability to solve case problems in a team, articulate ideas/opinions to your peers, and interact with the class in a professional setting is crucial in succeeding in business. This program provides numerous opportunities for us to achieve this goal and increases our exposures in accounting applications.