Butler University
4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208, United States

Butler University is a private university in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university has over 60 major academic fields of study in six colleges: the Lacy School of Business, College of Communication, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Jordan College of the Arts. Its 295-acre (119 ha) campus is approximately five miles (8.0 km) from downtown Indianapolis.

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Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc)
Program Type: On Campus
Offered on two tracks: An accelerated four-year/dual-degree option and the traditional, fifth-year degree option. Both result in a Bachelor of Science in Business (for Butler students) and a Master of Professional Accounting degree, providing you with 150 credit hours required for CPA certification.

Gain advanced accounting training.

The Butler Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) degree accelerates and challenges students with real competitive advantage. The program’s 100 percent placement rate comes from integrating with the Indianapolis and regional accounting industry and on-campus Career Development, giving students ample engagement opportunities with employers. 

There are two degree tracks offered: the accelerated four-year/dual-degree option and the traditional, fifth-year degree option. Both tracks result in a Bachelor of Science in Business (for Butler students) and a Master of Professional Accounting degree, providing you with 150 credit hours required for CPA certification.

What can you do with a Master of Accounting degree?

Graduates from Butler’s Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) degree have a competitive advantage to succeed. Whether it is a public or corporate career, the MPAcc prepares students for jobs such as:

  • Financial Controller
  • Senior Accountant
  • Finance Manager
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

What is the average salary for a Master of Accounting major?

For those entering the workforce with a Master of Accounting degree, there are abundant opportunities for a diverse salary range. Varying by position title and location, MPAcc graduates can earn an average salary of $78,000 annually. With more experience in higher positions, there are opportunities for an average salary of $137,898.

https://www.butler.edu/lacy-business/master-accounting/

 

All applicants to the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent prior to enrollment at the graduate level.

To apply, candidates should submit the following:

  • Butler Application
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts or copies of official transcripts from all the colleges and universities where candidates:
    • Earned a degree
    • Earned more than 15 credits (undergraduate and graduate)
    • Completed any program prerequisite (regardless of number of credit hours)
    • Completed courses for which candidates are applying for transfer credit
  • Current Résumé

International applicants must additionally submit the following:

TOEFL scores or equivalent proof of English proficiency

Applicants must meet a minimum level of proficiency in the English language and submit proof of this proficiency to the Office of Admission. Minimum proficiency can be met by any of the following exams or testing systems:

  • Duolingo: A score of 100 is required to meet Butler University’s requirements.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A score of 79 (iBT) meets Butler University’s English language proficiency requirements. Butler’s TOEFL school code is 1073.
  • International English Language Training System (IELTS): A score of 6.0 meets Butler’s requirements.
  • PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online: A score of 53 meets Butler’s requirements.

GMAT/GRE Exemption for Qualifying Students

GMAT/ GRE scores for candidates who meet any one of the requirements listed below are eligible for an automatic exemption and will not need to fill out a waiver form.

  • Applicants with an undergraduate cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher from an accredited university
  • Applicants who have received a Masters degree from an accredited university
  • Four years of full-time, professional and applicable work experience

All GMAT/GRE waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis, and an approved waiver request does not guarantee admission to the program. You are welcome to submit your scores for consideration if you meet the exemption requirements

  • A clear copy of your passport
  • Evidence of financial support

Transcripts
Copies of official transcripts may be uploaded in the online application for application review only. Applicants who receive an offer of admission will be required at that time to submit official final transcripts issued directly from the institution(s) for verification prior to enrollment. More information is available in the application for admission.

Submit all supplementary application materials directly to:

Office of Graduate Admission
Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Alternatively, application materials may be emailed to [email protected].

https://www.butler.edu/lacy-business/mba/admission/ 

MPAcc students are admitted for both fall and spring semesters based on the following deadlines: 

  • May 15 Priority Scholarship
  • July 31 Fall Semester
  • November 30 Spring Semester

https://www.butler.edu/lacy-business/master-accounting/

 

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Application Coding: There is currently no place to add Indo Global Studies coding. Please send student and their documents to [email protected] as soon as the application has been submitted.

UG: Apply to Common App
Grad: Apply online