Accountancy, MAcc: Curriculum

Overview

30 Total Credits Required

The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) consists of 10 courses that prepare you for CPA certification and leadership positions in just two years.

The MAcc curriculum is continually updated by our Accounting Department Partnership Council (ADPC) to meet current standards. You can choose between specializations in Accounting Analytics or Forensic Accounting — or choose the customizable General option by selecting five electives that best fit your professional goals.

Students with a non-accounting bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply for the MAcc program through the MAcc Bridge option. The accounting bridge prerequisite courses are available to provide the core accounting knowledge you need to be successful in the MAcc program.

• The MAcc Bridge courses are typically composed of ACC 505, ACC 506, and ACC 507 (9 credits). ACC 502 may be waived for students with a non-accounting business major (e.g., Finance, Management, Marketing, Economics) degree because completing foundational accounting course(s) is generally part of an undergraduate curriculum.
• The MAcc program core courses are ACC 536, ACC 538, ACC 539, and ACC 550 (capstone course). MAcc Bridge students select four elective courses. Therefore, 36 total credits (12 courses) are usually required (39 credits if ACC 502 is not waived).

This top-ranked program is housed within the AACSB-accredited Kania School of Management and founded on Jesuit principles, to ensure you receive a rigorous education based on integrity and ethics.

The 30 credit-hour MAcc program takes a real-world and comprehensive approach to develop qualitative, analytical, and soft skills that are immediately applicable to professional accounting roles.

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