Academics

Program Overview

Part-time and Full-time Options: 

  • Full-Time students earn their degree in 2 semesters
  • Part-time students earn their degree in 4 semesters

Credit Requirement:

  • Pathway 1: 30 credits
  • Pathway 2: 39 credits
  • Pathway 3: 39 credits

Enrollment Options:

Fall and Spring semesters

Work Experience:

Work experience is not required to apply for the MAcc program. Many students begin the program immediately after completing their undergraduate degree.

Tracks:

Tax, audit, and industry.

  • MAcc students must choose at least one of the three tracks.
  • See the degree requirements to find out more about required courses in each track.

Before Starting your MAcc:

You must have an undergraduate degree from a four-year regionally accredited U.S. institution to be considered for the MAcc program.

Click here to learn more about our different pathways for those who do not have an undergraduate degree in Accounting.

Degree Requirements

The MAcc program provides students with the opportunity to specialize in one of three emphasis areas: Audit, Industry, and Tax. These emphasis areas allow students to focus their program of study according to their specific interests and career goals. The MAcc program is composed of 12 core credits, which form the foundational knowledge necessary for all students. The remaining requirements will differ depending on the emphasis area chosen by the student.

MAcc Core Course Requirements

  • ACCTG 6155: MAcc Analytics
  • ACCTG 6200: Value & Management Accounting
  • ACCTG 6610: Reading and Interpret Financial Statements
  • ACCTG 6620: Business Valuation

Minimum GPA

Candidates for graduate degrees are required to maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA in course work counted toward the degree. A grade below C- is not accepted by the University toward a graduate degree.

Learn more about the Grading and Credit Policies

Throughout the program, students work with their academic advisor to determine the best time to take each core course and explore elective options. See the class catalog and schedule* to find course descriptions and to learn which courses will be offered in upcoming semesters. *This catalog may not be up to date–please contact your advisor for the most accurate information.

Areas of Focus

All emphasis areas can be completed in the part-time or full-time programs.