Application Process

If you intend to enroll in graduate courses in the summer, please mark summer on the graduate school application.

$75 non-refundable application fee for U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents or $85 USD for non-resident aliens and international applicants. Application fees are waived for all US military members.

The personal statement should provide the admissions committee with information that makes you stand out from other applicants and that is not highlighted in your resume. Examples include: interest in pursuing a Masters of Accounting program, specifically at NC State, why you chose your undergraduate major, what you would like to do after attending a Masters of Accounting program, special awards or challenges you overcame, achievements in your life, hobbies and extracurricular activities you participated in, etc.

Although not required, the admissions committee suggests at least one recommendation to be from a faculty member or employer supervisor or manager.

Resume (uploaded through graduate school application) should include all work history, internships, organizations participated in, leadership roles, etc. This will all be a part of your leadership/engagement score

1 copy (from all universities attended). It is recommended to send official transcripts but unofficial are accepted for admissions. Official transcripts with degree conferred must be submitted before starting the program.
*International applicants with degrees only from their home country must have their transcripts evaluated by a service provider such as WES and then have the official report sent to the graduate school (and unofficial copies emailed to Derek Welsh).

Minimum 530 GMAT score required. Official GMAT scores submitted to the MAC Program office withGMAT code: D6L-QO-91. Scores are accepted for the GMAT exam taken in the past 5 years.

Review our GMAT waiver policy. NCSU undergrads do not have to submit a waiver if 3.0 overall GPA, accounting minor or major, and 2 years of academic work at NCSU upon graduation.

For international applicants only, DI code: 5496.
International students may qualify for graduate conditional admission through the NC State Intensive English Program.

Interviews are by invitation only and will be scheduled by MAC admissions.