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Oct 10, 2024
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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Accounting Practice (MAP)
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Prerequisite Courses:
- Financial Accounting (ACCT 207 or equivalent)
- Managerial Accounting (ACCT 208 or equivalent)
Core:
With prior approval of the Director of the program, electives may be substituted for up to six credits of the required courses based on prior academic coursework. Note:
The program will be 33 credits for those who are required to take ECON 603 . ECON 603 may be waived for students who have had prior coursework in micro and macroeconomics. Restricted Electives:
Three of the following: Admission Requirements:
Application Deadlines: Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis. The MAP Program is lock-step, with the required course sequence beginning in the fall semester. All prerequisite work must be completed prior to the fall semester. Prerequisite courses and some required courses may be taken during the preceding spring or summer sessions. Admissions Requirements: - Application Fee: A $75 application fee is due when you submit your online application. Waivers are available for qualified students.
- Bachelor’s Degree: A four-year bachelor’s degree in any academic field (except accounting degrees from US institutions) from an accredited college or university is required. If you have a three-year non-US degree, you may request a review for determination as to equivalency. Please note that students with undergraduate degrees in accounting from US institutions will not be accepted to the MAP degree, those students should instead apply to the MS in Accounting degree program.
- Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework is required with your application. Do not mail official transcripts during the applicant stage. An English translation must accompany transcripts issued in a language other than English. Undergraduate GPA is considered in the admissions decision.
- Resume: A resume or curriculum vitae that documents your prior work experience, publications, honors, and awards received and a summary of your education credentials.
- Prerequisites: Applicants may have majored in any area during their undergraduate study. However, the MAP program has as prerequisites the equivalent of introductory financial accounting (three-credit equivalent) and introductory managerial accounting (three-credit equivalent). All prerequisite work must be completed prior to the fall semester. Prerequisite courses and some required courses may be taken during the preceding spring or summer session. Courses taken to fulfill the prerequisites will not count towards fulfilling the 33 credit hour requirement of the MAP.
- GMAT, GRE Scores: A minimum score of 550 on the GMAT is required. Alternatively a GRE overall score of 306 or above with a Quantitative score of 155, Verbal score of 151, and Analytical Writing score of 4 is accepted. LSAT and MCAT scores are considered in lieu of the GMAT/GRE score if you have taken one of them for law or medical school admission and hold a law or medical degree. If you have not yet received your official score, list the unofficial score on your application and make sure to have your official scores reported to UD.
- Personal Statement: The personal statement should detail your goals and objectives and clearly identify your interest in the Lerner College degree program.
- Two Letters of Recommendation: Recommendation forms are emailed directly from the online application to the two recommenders whose names and email addresses you provide. Instructions for returning the completed forms are included in the emails.
- International Students, Language Test Requirement: International applicants must submit one of the following: Proof of having earned a degree in either the United States or a country where the primary language is English; TOEFL score of 100 or higher; or IELTS score of 7.0 or higher. The Graduate & Professional Education office provides more detailed TOEFL information.
Last Revised for 2019-2020 Academic Year
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