Master of Accounting (MAcc)

Program Overview

The Lundquist College of Business MAcc program equips students with the knowledge and skills for a successful accounting career. The one-year, full-time program covers a comprehensive range of topics, including financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and information systems. Students benefit from experiential learning, an emphasis on ethics, and a global perspective, preparing them for various accounting roles such as auditor, financial analyst, and tax accountant.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Lundquist College of Business master of accounting degree program (MAcc) is designed to provide students with the professional knowledge and skills necessary for a successful accounting career.
• Objectives: The program aims to develop students' written and oral communication, leadership, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Description: The program is structured to be completed in three terms (one academic year) of full-time study.
The curriculum includes a mix of lectures, case studies, and group projects.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program covers a comprehensive range of accounting topics, including:
• Financial accounting
• Managerial accounting
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Information systems
• Structure: The program is divided into three terms, with each term consisting of four courses.
The courses are typically offered in the following sequence:
• Term 1: Financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, and taxation
• Term 2: Intermediate accounting, cost accounting, advanced auditing, and financial statement analysis

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Case studies
• Group projects
• Presentations
• Assessment Criteria: The assessment criteria vary depending on the assessment method.
However, all assessments are designed to evaluate students' knowledge of the course material and their ability to apply that knowledge to real-world situations.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Case studies
• Group projects
• Simulations
• Faculty: The program's faculty are experienced accounting professionals who are actively involved in research and consulting.
• Unique Approaches: The program offers a number of unique approaches to teaching accounting, including:
• A focus on experiential learning
• A strong emphasis on ethics
• A global perspective

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates of the program can pursue a variety of careers in accounting, including:
• Auditor
• Financial analyst
• Tax accountant
• Management accountant
• Forensic accountant
• Opportunities: The program provides students with a number of opportunities to prepare for their careers, including:
• Internships
• Career counseling
• Resume writing workshops
• Networking events
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program have a high success rate in finding employment in the accounting field.