FAQs

The Executive Master of Accounting curriculum includes a Team Consulting Project (TCP). Working in a small group with other programme participants, you’ll consult to an external organisation and tackle business challenges and opportunities faced by your client.

Yes, supervision is offered for the Team Consulting Project (TCP). Supervisors provide general academic advice to students, and subject-specific advice relating to the projects.

Teaching is typically delivered through formal lectures, interactive workshops and case learning. You’re expected to be an active contributor within this participative environment.

Assessment is through a mix of written examinations, assignments, event attendance and presentations.

Yes, you’ll receive both qualitative and quantitative feedback for coursework and most assessments. For examinations, you’ll receive only a numerical score.

Electives let you broaden your experiences, focus on subjects of particular interest, and tailor your Executive Master of Accounting to your specific needs.

Subjects vary from year to year, chosen to best complement the interests of each cohort. Executive Master of Accounting and EMBA students work together on electives to maximise the opportunities to learn from others and to increase the range of subjects on offer.

Applications open in early September and close on 1 June. Demand for places is strong, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Early application also helps with College placement, visa applications and scholarships.

We do not accept any applications after 1 June. Both your references must also be received by this deadline.

Applications open in early September and close on 1 June. Demand for places is strong, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Early application also helps with College placement, visa applications and scholarships.

Yes, there is a non-refundable application fee of £150. Payment can be made by credit or debit card through our online application system.

We offer an application fee waiver for candidates serving in the military and candidates from countries receiving overseas development aid.

If you would like to request an application fee waiver, please contact the admissions team before submitting your application.

No, you must have a minimum of 2 years’ post-graduation work experience to apply to the programme.

In most cases, no. If you are applying for 2023 entry, you should have at least 2 years’ full time, post-graduation work experience by September 2023.

Please tell us if there are extenuating circumstances which mean that you have only been able to work part-time or on temporary contracts, such as bringing up a family or caring duties.

Please nominate 2 referees – one of which should be from your most recent employer – in the references section of our online application form. Your chosen referees will be sent an automated email asking them to submit your reference to us directly, via our online system.

We know it’s not always possible to ask your current line manager for a reference and are happy to accept 2 from former line managers or supervisors. Failing this, we will accept a reference from a customer, supplier or adviser with whom you work on a professional basis.

No.

Please upload a copy of your degree transcript (front and back pages) in the academic information section of our online application form.

If you receive an offer of admission, you’ll be asked to provide an original copy of your transcripts.

Please prepare these documents now. We sometimes invite candidates to interview at short notice. Transcripts should be written in English or be certified translations into English.

Fluency in English is a prerequisite for the Cambridge Executive Master of Accounting. If English is not your first language, you must have taken a recognised English proficiency test in the 2 years before 30 September of the year you’re applying for.

Your test results must meet the requirements of one of the tests below:

• TOEFL – 100, with no element below 25
• IELTS – average of 7.5, with no element below 7.0

Most candidates hold a 2:1 degree or above (or international equivalent). We will consider applicants without this requirement, but you’ll need to provide a competitive GMAT, GRE or EA score.

Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or CPA will also be considered.

A GMAT or GRE score is optional for anyone applying to the Executive Master of Accounting but is necessary if you do not meet our academic requirements.

Please check the ‘Current application status’ section of our online application form to verify that your application is complete. Your application cannot be reviewed until we have received your application fee.

International students should be aware of immigration requirements to attend residential sessions. On arrival at Cambridge Judge Business School, you’ll need to provide your current passport and evidence of your immigration status. Please update the Cambridge Executive Master of Accounting programme office immediately if there are any changes or updates to your immigration status during the programme. If you do not hold a UK or Irish passport, this also includes updating us if your passport has been renewed.

All nationals from outside the UK and Ireland can come to Cambridge to attend the Executive Master of Accounting residential sessions as a visitor.  Please read the information on the University’s short period of study immigration webpage and note the expectations and restrictions of visitor immigration status.

To meet visitor route requirements, students on part-time courses of more than 6 months are expected not to remain in the UK for extended periods of time. The majority of study must be taken outside the UK – generally students will enter for the residential session and leave shortly after. It is not possible as a visitor on a course of more than 6 months to make the UK your main study location or residence or make frequent or successive visits to stay in the UK for extended periods.

The programme office can provide you with a letter of support for immigration purposes. Please note the Cambridge Executive Master of Accounting programme is not eligible to be sponsored for a student visa.

We’ll send you an email notification about the status of your application approximately 4 weeks after we receive your completed application (including your 2 references and other supporting documentation).

If you are shortlisted to interview and live in the UK, you’ll be invited to attend a 30-minute interview with a faculty member. Interviews take place in Cambridge or London, or via Skype. International candidates are interviewed via Skype.

We’ll usually try and inform you within 2 weeks of your interview. You’ll be asked to confirm your acceptance within 4 weeks.

Yes, the Admissions Office carries out reference checks and verifies academic records for some candidates. This may involve calling your referees or independently verifying academic records.

Due to the overwhelming number of applications, we receive each year, unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback on either the review process, or on individual decisions.

An admissions appeal can be made if you believe:

• there has been an administrative error
• you have been treated unfairly because of bias or prejudice
• circumstances unknown to us might have affected the decision.

There are 31 Cambridge Colleges. All students who are offered a place on a University of Cambridge degree programme are also awarded a College place. Your College provides pastoral care, social and sporting activities and gives you a chance to network with students and faculty from other departments.

The Executive Master of Accounting office will apply to your top 3 College choices on your behalf – so there’s no need for you to arrange this yourself. The office will contact you to let you know your College. Please <a href=”mailto:emacc@jbs.cam.ac.uk”>contact the Admissions Office for advice</a>, if you don’t hear about your College place in time for your Conditional Offer requirements.

If your application is shortlisted, you’ll be asked to interview. If you are then offered a place on the Executive Master of Accounting, your place will be conditional on you providing evidence that you can fund the programme and on you having a College place.

Once these conditions are satisfied, your offer is converted to an Unconditional Offer.

We are always interested in hearing from you, so please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.

Contacting alumni is a great way to find out more about the Executive Master of Accounting student experience. Alumni can answer your questions on life as an Executive Master of Accounting student before, after and during the degree. Email us and we’ll be happy to put you in touch with students with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

We would be delighted to meet you at our taster days and at our online events. You can also book a video call with our Programme Director to discuss how your experience and aspirations fit with our programme. Find upcoming events on our Executive Master of Accounting Events page.

Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to arrange meetings with individual candidates.

The University of Cambridge Postgraduate Open Day is usually in November. Visit the Postgraduate Admissions Events page for more details.

Cambridge Judge Business School also hosts regular Experience Days throughout the year. Please see our Admissions Events page for further information.

The Executive Master of Accounting also holds taster days where you can tour the Business School and attend lectures with current students. Find upcoming taster days on our Executive Master of Accounting Events page.

Yes, there is a non-refundable application fee of £150. Payment can be made by credit or debit card through our online application system.

No, fees for all Executive Master of Accounting students are the same.

Tuition fees can be paid in one or 2 instalments. Please see our Fees and Funding page for details.

If you want to apply for financial assistance through scholarships, loans or bursaries, please apply as early as possible. Many scholarships and bursaries are awarded early in the year.

Many people also secure funding from their employer. Download more information on how to approach your employer.

No, tuition fees are not refundable.

Tuition fees for the Executive Master of Accounting class of 2024/2026 at Cambridge Judge Business School are £49,000. In addition, you should budget between £6,000 and £16,000 for accommodation and living expenses.

If you are offered and accept a place on the Executive Master of Accounting, you’ll need to pay a Reservation Fee of £7,350 to secure your place. The Reservation Fee is deducted from your tuition fees.

View details of scholarships and loans available to our Executive Master of Accounting students.

We offer an application fee waiver for candidates serving in the military and candidates from countries receiving overseas development aid.

If you would like to request an application fee waiver, please contact the admissions team before submitting your application.

Successful completion of your Executive Master of Accounting partly depends on your ability to cover student fees and living costs while you study. Completing a financial declaration form shows us you’re serious about completing your studies and helps you think ahead and budget for costs you’ll meet throughout the year. It also reminds you to apply early for any financial assistance you might need, as loans and scholarships can have early cut-off dates.