Master of Accounting, MACC

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The Master of Accounting (MAcc) prepares students to build upon their foundation of technical accounting knowledge and develop exceptional analytical skills, while becoming familiar with taxation, auditing, and professional research. Students will expand their knowledge of the professional responsibilities of accountants, the strategic role of accounting in business organizations, and design of technology for accounting.

Upon graduation, having met the 150 credit hour academic requirement of most states, graduates are prepared to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

MACC Program Policies

The MAcc is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in accounting. Applicants with an alternate undergraduate major are required to demonstrate academic proficiency in accounting concepts prior to beginning MAcc courses.

MACC Core Courses (24 credits)

ACC 515 Accounting Theory 3 credit hours
ACC 524 Federal Tax Planning and Research 3 credit hours
ACC 548 Advanced Managerial Accounting 3 credit hours
ACC 552 Accounting Information Systems 3 credit hours
ACC 565 Fraud and Forensics 3 credit hours
ACC 571 Advanced Auditing 3 credit hours
ACC 572 Corporate Finance 3 credit hours
ACC 580 Advanced Accounting 3 credit hours

MACC Elective Courses (6 credits)

Students must select 2 from the following:

ACC 528 Special Topics in Accounting 3 credit hours
ACC 538 Controllership Issues 3 credit hours
ACC 562 Financial Statement Analysis 3 credit hours
ACC 590 Graduate Accounting Internship 3 credit hours
Any MBA course above 510 (except MBA 527 )