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Build expertise in accounting and finance at the same time, in a full-time, on-campus program. You can apply with an undergraduate degree in any major. Work experience is welcome, but not required.

To be eligible for admission, you must have an undergraduate degree (any field) and completed coursework (or equivalent) in the following areas:

  • Economics
  • Managerial Finance
  • Statistics
  • Accounting Principles

Not sure whether your courses meet a prerequisite? Send your transcripts (and, if helpful, course descriptions) to the admissions team and we will help you confirm equivalents.

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MS in Accounting & Finance Application Requirements

Your application must include the materials below:

All materials submitted as part of the application process become the property of Willamette University and cannot be returned.

Deadline Information

Our MS in Accounting and Finance deadlines are as follows:

  • Application Opens: Sept. 1
  • Early Action Deadline and Decision Release: Dec. 15/Jan. 15
  • Priority 1 Deadline and Decision Release: Feb. 15/March 15
  • Priority 2 Deadline and Decision Release: April 15/May 15
  • Final Deadline and Decision Release: May 15/June 15

After May 15, we accept applications on a rolling basis as space is available.

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