Accountancy
Master of Accounting
Take your accounting career to the next level
Designed for professionals who want to put their accounting career on the fast track, this program examines the evolving and increasingly important role of accounting in global business. You will engage in thought-provoking case studies and practical research to build advanced expertise in auditing, financial accounting and reporting, taxes, management accounting and more.
The program is fully customizable. Shape your experience to match your goals, whether you want a career in auditing or fraud investigation, tax compliance or estate planning, nonprofit or governmental accounting, education or other areas.
This respected degree program is one of few accounting master’s programs in the world accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.
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Degree fit
U of I’s criminology master’s degree program is a good fit if you:
- Seek to understand the causes and consequences of crime and victimization.
- Want to prevent crime and improve the way justice institutions operate.
- Are interested in pursuing leadership roles in criminal justice or plan to earn a doctoral degree.
- Already work in criminal justice and want to elevate your career.
Curriculum and courses
The master’s in criminology degree is a 30-credit program that provides a deep understanding of crime and justice through a mix of core courses and electives. Whether you choose the thesis or non-thesis track, you gain critical insights and practical experience to advance your career in criminology.
The curriculum covers advanced theories of crime, data analysis and applied practices. Core courses include:
- Advanced Criminological Theory [CRIM 5060]
- Criminology in Practice [CRIM 5300]
- Data Analysis in Criminology [CRIM 5110]
- Justice Institutions [CRIM 5070]
Career outcomes
Current job openings
4,644 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
$37,693 - Business Continuity Planners
$55,170 - Accountants and Auditors
$56,060 - Financial Managers • Treasurers and Controllers
$95,273 - Tax Preparers
$30,656
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.
For information on FAFSA deadlines, financial aid types and eligibility requirements, visit the University of Idaho Financial Aid Office website.
Plan ahead — estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
You have many hands-on learning opportunities to ensure your readiness for the real business world as an accounting student. These interactive programs give you practical experience and business know-how that will set you apart.
Accounting hands-on learning opportunities include:
- Barker Review Group: Serve as the officials and account review team for the Barker Trading Competition.
- U of I Internal Controls Review: Work with the U of I controller’s office to review the internal controls over the cash receipting process of university decentralized units.
- Volunteer Income Taxation Assistance (VITA): Prepare tax returns for low-income individuals.
Application information
If you’re passionate about understanding criminal behavior and positively impacting criminal justice, take the next step by submitting your online criminology degree application. All applicants must meet the following admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's degree in criminology or a related field
- GPA: 3.0 (applicants with a lower GPA may be considered under specific circumstances)
- GRE: Optional but recommended
- TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
- Number of references: 3
- Other requirements: One writing sample from a prior criminology-related course
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.