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MSA Program Summary

Earn your MSA from a program with a history of teaching excellence, unmatched CPA pass rate performance, robust career services, and a strong reputation among leading firms. For a closer look at how a Wake Forest MSA can help you launch your career, please schedule a consult .

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  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
  • Open to graduates regardless of major who have a quantitative foundation with an interest in building a career in Accountancy

  • Cutting-edge analytics focus
  • Three distinct career tracks: Financial Markets & Transactions (EXCLUSIVE to Wake Forest), Audit Assurance Services, and Tax Consulting
  • Two and three semester options, with three semester students having a paid internship during the busy season

  • All qualified candidates are assessed for merit and need-based scholarships
  • No separate scholarship application necessary
  • Qualified applications submitted earlier receive admission and scholarship award priority

This program benefit allows Wake Forest MSA graduates to return for their MBA and receive course credit that substantially shortens their time in the MBA program.

  • Gain a head start on earning a Wake Forest MBA
  • Receive credit for MSA program courses that are substantially equivalent to MBA coursework

Domestic Applicants (1)
Application Available
August 17, 2024
Early App Deadline (nonbinding)
November 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline
August 1, 2025 (for those not requiring foundational coursework)
Enrollment Begins (2)
May-August 2025
  1. Domestic applicants include U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.
  2. If applicable, foundational courses begin in May and June on the Wake Forest campus. Courses begin in August for all other students.
International Applicants (1)
Application Available
August 17, 2024
Early App Deadline (nonbinding)
November 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline (outside US)
April 1, 2025
Final Application Deadline (in US)
May 1, 2025
Enrollment Begins (2)
May-August 2025
  1. International students currently living outside the U.S. must meet the April 1 application deadline. International students currently in the U.S. on an F-1 visa can meet the application deadline of May 1 if they require only a SEVIS transfer to extend their visa, and do not require foundational coursework.
  2. If applicable, foundational courses begin in May and June on the Wake Forest campus. Courses begin in August for all other students.

  • Admissions decisions made on a rolling basis
  • No separate scholarship application
  • Qualified applications submitted earlier receive admission and scholarship award priority

MSA Career Outcomes

Wake Forest MSA graduates are making a difference at some of the world’s top companies. Here are a few of their stories.

MSA Average Class Profile

Class statistics averaged over the most recent three cohorts

105

Total Students

49%

Female

28%

Underrepresented Groups

22%

International

56

Colleges/Universities Represented

12

Majors Represented

3.6

Average GPA

626

Average GMAT

MSA Events

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Nov
18
@4:30 PM

WFU Visits

Please join Wake Forest for their campus visit on 11/16 and 11/172024. Admissions representative, John White, will be on campus to share information on the MSM, MSA, MSBA programs to interested BYU students. BYU students receive an accelerated admissions process to Wake Forest and additional merit and need-based scholarship consideration. Scheduled Events: Monday, November 18th Info Session at 5 PM in the Chavis Boardroom 206/Elrod Commons Building 5- 6 PM Tuesday, November 19th 1-1 Consults or Coffee Chats 9 AM – 12 PM CPD Office/Elrod Commons Register via Handshake

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Nov
18
@5:00 PM

WFU Visits Washington & Lee

Wake Forest will be at Washington & Lee University to share information about our accelerated master’s degrees in Management, Business Analytics, and Accountancy. John White, Director of Enrollment Management, will be available to answer your questions – receive an application fee waiver and discuss program details, scholarship opportunities, and career outcomes at the following events! Nov. 18 5 – 6:00 pm Info Session – Chavis Boardroom 206/Elrod Commons Building Nov. 19 9 – 12 pm 1-1 Consults or Coffee Chats CPD Office/Elrod Commons Register via Handshake

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Nov
19
@9:00 AM

WFU Visits

Please join Wake Forest for their campus visit on 11/16 and 11/172024. Admissions representative, John White, will be on campus to share information on the MSM, MSA, MSBA programs to interested BYU students. BYU students receive an accelerated admissions process to Wake Forest and additional merit and need-based scholarship consideration. Scheduled Events: Monday, November 18th Info Session at 5 PM in the Chavis Boardroom 206/Elrod Commons Building 5- 6 PM Tuesday, November 19th 1-1 Consults or Coffee Chats 9 AM – 12 PM CPD Office/Elrod Commons Register via Handshake

Attend
Nov
19
@9:00 AM

WFU Visits Washington & Lee

Wake Forest will be at Washington & Lee University to share information about our accelerated master’s degrees in Management, Business Analytics, and Accountancy. John White, Director of Enrollment Management, will be available to answer your questions – receive an application fee waiver and discuss program details, scholarship opportunities, and career outcomes at the following events! Nov. 18 5 – 6:00 pm Info Session – Chavis Boardroom 206/Elrod Commons Building Nov. 19 9 – 12 pm 1-1 Consults or Coffee Chats CPD Office/Elrod Commons Register via Handshake

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Nov
27
@12:00 AM

WFUSB Holiday (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, WEV, CEV)

WFUSB Holiday (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, WEV, CEV)

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Nov
28
@12:00 AM

WFUSB Holiday (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, WEV, CEV)

WFUSB Holiday (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, WEV, CEV)

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If you have any questions regarding the enrollment process, student life, faculty, curriculum or career resources, please schedule a consult. We look forward to helping you!

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Mark Evans

Area Chair & Dale K. Cline Associate Dean of Accountancy, Associate Professor of Accountancy

(336) 758-2938 |
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Susie Lange Hoff

Associate Director, Enrollment Management Recruiting

(336) 758-7255 |
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Mary M. Knapp

Associate Director, MSA Integrative Student Services

(336) 758-5305 |
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Ammuniki Wood

Assistant Director, Market Readiness and Employment

(336) 758-2672 |
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Sharon Lunsford

Administrative Assistant, MSA Program

(336) 758-7377 |
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Nimish Rathkanthiwar

Regional Advisor, India & South Asia Enrollment Management Recruiting

+91 7822994329 |
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