The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) is an included program in the University's accreditation by AACSB International.

The MAcc develops the graduate student's conceptual understanding of current and emerging technical issues facing the accounting profession, advanced technical skills in the field, and research and communication skills commensurate with the requirements of the accounting profession. The MAcc requires 30 semester hours of coursework, exclusive of Foundational Proficiencies. The core courses provide advanced work in the areas of managerial accounting, accounting data analytics, advanced accounting information systems, contemporary professional issues, auditing, taxation of flow-through entities, and commercial law. A strong emphasis on the development of analytical, communication, and presentation skills is evident in the courses. Students can choose between four distinct specialization tracks within the MAcc: Analytics, Business Analysis & Reporting, Information Systems & Controls, and Taxation.  

Degree Requirements

Candidates admitted to the MAcc program are required to complete all courses with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better and are required to maintain an overall graduate and MAcc GPA of 3.0 (B) or better. Core MAcc courses that are not compliant with the time to degree policy must be reviewed to determine proficiency.

Graduates of this program are now successfully pursuing careers in public accounting as auditors, consultants, and tax practitioners; in industry as financial and operational managers; and in government in a variety of roles. The emphasis on written and verbal skills, when combined with the emphasis on analysis and advanced technical information, is intended to prepare graduates to pursue a wide variety of professional opportunities.

Contact the department for information about graduate assistantships and scholarships.

Foundational Proficiencies

Admission to candidacy in the MAcc program is gained by demonstrating proficiency in the college’s core curriculum and the following courses:

A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required for all proficiency courses. Proficiencies may be demonstrated by satisfactory completion of equivalent courses or by special examination. Courses completed more than four years prior to admission must be reviewed and, in most instances, an examination to determine proficiency will be recommended.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:

• Undergraduate institutional GPA
• Undergraduate and master's degrees obtained
• Submission of current resume
• Relevant work experience
• Completion of CPA examination sections as documented by the National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)

Application and Counseling

Inquiries should be addressed to the chairperson of the Department of Accounting and Finance. The chairperson or a representative will assist in all matters of application, admission, degree planning, and graduation. Copies of the transcripts describing prior academic work should be submitted to the Graduate School at the time of application.

Core Courses

All students in the Master of Accountancy program must complete the following core courses (18 hours) in addition to the requirements for one of the areas of specialization (12 hours) in Analytics, Business Analysis & Reporting, Information Systems & Controls, and Taxation.

In addition to the Master of Accountancy core courses (18 hours), students who choose the Analytics specialization must complete 12 hours of courses from the list below. QMB 6305 Quantitative Methods for Business is required for all students who choose the Analytics specialization.

Analytics Specialization Requirements

In addition to the Master of Accountancy core courses (18 hours), students who choose the Business Analysis and Reporting specialization must complete 12 hours of courses from the list below. Both ACG 5205 Advanced Financial Accounting and ACG 5658 Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting are required if they were not taken at the undergraduate level.

Business Analysis and Reporting Specialization Requirements

In addition to the Master of Accountancy core courses (18 hours), students who choose the Information Systems and Controls specialization must complete 12 hours of courses from the list below. ISM 6326 Information Security Auditing and Control is required for all students who choose the Information Systems and Controls specialization.

Information Systems & Controls Specialization Requirements

In addition to the Master of Accountancy core courses (18 hours), students who choose the Taxation specialization must complete 12 hours of courses from the list below. TAX 6065 Tax Research and Procedure is required for all students who choose the Taxation specialization, and TAX 5105 Corporate Income Tax is also required if it was not taken at the undergraduate level.

Taxation Specialization Requirements