Accountancy
Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
The School of Business invites you to advance your career with our dynamic and industry-relevant graduate degree. You’ll gain valuable, in-demand skills in accounting that can translate into higher paying positions and greater opportunities for career advancement. The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) is designed to prepare students for a professional career in the expanding field of accounting.
About the Program
Built for working professionals, this hybrid program offers convenient weekend courses on campus, online, and remotely (synchronous). Undergraduate accounting majors can complete the program in two years. Depending on how many prerequisites a non-accounting major may have, it could take them an additional six months to complete their MAcc degree. The purpose of this MAcc is to provide a direct pathway to CPA exam eligibility and better prepare students to be highly ethical, transformational stewards in the accounting profession.
This two-year program enables domestic students to earn credit for accounting work/internships while in the program and allows international students to use CPT and work in the United States while gaining valuable accounting industry experience.
*We also offer an accelerated MAcc that you can complete in 12-18 months. This is a also offered on campus, online, and remotely (synchronous).
Program Courses
- Core Courses (30 units)
- ACCT501 | Ethics for Accounting Professionals
- ACCT545 | Advanced Financial Reporting
- ACCT547 | Financial Statement Analysis
- ACCT549 | Advanced Auditing & Analytics
- ACCT541 | Management Accounting
- ACCT542 | Corporate Finance
- ACCT610 | Information Systems & Data Analytics
- ACCT644 | Advanced Federal Taxation
- ACCT646 | Government & Non-Profit Accounting
- ACCT698 | CPA Exam Preparation Course
Non-accounting majors have prerequisites per the catalog.
To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.
Admission decisions are made by the MAcc director and deans of the School of Business using a combination of factors, including but not limited to academic degree(s), past scholastic performance, professional achievements, and other relevant experiences. Applicants will be admitted to the program based upon enrollment availability and their ability to meet/provide the following minimum entrance requirements:
Admissions Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. GPA’s of 2.5-2.99 will be considered with two letters of recommendation (academic and professional)
- Resume reflecting your professional work experience
- GMAT or GRE not required but is optional if you desire to strengthen your application if GPA below 3.0, etc. (scores < 5 years)
- Completed Graduate Application and Essay (Why do you desire to earn your MAcc, and why do you desire to earn it at Jessup? 1-2 pages in length, double-spaced)
- Interview, if requested by the MAcc Director
Prerequisites
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Auditing
- Federal Tax I or II
FACULTY
Jessup’s dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you’ll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.
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