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    Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Accounting

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    College Park, USMba/msIn-person30 months
    STEM-OPT
    $56,400.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    33%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    69
    Cohort
    students
    66
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Accounting at University of Maryland-College Park is a 66-credit, 30-month, in-person Mba/ms program based in College Park, US. Tuition is $56,400 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Combines MBA core courses with graduate coursework in accounting to create a unique set of skills. Students complete the degree requirements for both the MBA and MS in Accounting programs.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 7, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Do not require GMAT/GRE, but submitting test scores is still encouraged (MS Accounting); Optional (MBA)
    GMAT
    optional
    Min Do not require GMAT/GRE, but submitting test scores is still encouraged (MS Accounting); Optional/Not required (MBA)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL 96 overall (Reading 26, Listening 24, Speaking 22, Writing 24)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 7 overall (Speaking 6.5, Listening/Reading/Writing 7)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $69,717.00
    Avg starting salary
    $17,724.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Accounting at University of Maryland-College Park cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Accounting at University of Maryland-College Park is $56,400 across 66 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Accounting at University of Maryland-College Park online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Accounting at University of Maryland-College Park is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Accounting at University of Maryland-College Park take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Accounting at University of Maryland-College Park is structured around 30 months and 66 credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Accounting at University of Maryland-College Park STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Accounting at University of Maryland-College Park is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Accounting at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Accounting at University of Maryland-College Park reports an acceptance rate of approximately 33%.