Work where decisions happen.
In the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program at Weatherhead School of Management, you’ll gain the skills you need to work across public accounting, corporations and nonprofits in roles shaped by technology and regulation.
Organizations communicate performance, justify decisions and earn trust through accounting. Here, you’ll learn the language of business in a program designed to emphasize durable skills.
What Our MAcc Offers
In this program, you’ll choose the path that aligns with your goals—complete your degree in just two semesters (30 credit hours) to quickly build the accounting expertise, professional judgement and cross-disciplinary perspective needed to launch your career, or pursue the STEM-designated track (39 credit hours) to gain in-demand skills in analytics, technology and data-driven decision-making that help you stand out in a competitive market; either way, you’ll graduate with knowledge, experience and confidence.
As a student, you will complete a rigorous sequence of courses covering financial reporting, taxation, analytics, technology, ethics and professional judgement. Theory meets practice in the capstone experience—a culmination of all you’ve learned.
Throughout this program, you will gain exposure to:
- Public accounting, taxation and advisory
- Corporate and managerial accounting
- Financial reporting, forensics and analysis
- Accounting systems and technology
- Professional responsibility and ethics
You’ll complete the same professionalism and communication core that is shared across the Weatherhead School’s specialty master’s programs, gaining key skills in clear communication, ethical reasoning and professional presence.
Is a MAcc Degree Right for You?
You do not need to fit the mold of a “math person” to thrive in accountancy—you just need curiosity, discipline and a genuine interest in how organizations use financial data to govern, decide and act.
Our program is right for full-time students, working professionals and those looking to pivot their career, with courses offered after normal business hours. The program can be completed in as little as nine months, or spread over a longer period that allows you to:
- Continue working full‑time while completing the degree
- Pursue internships or professional roles during the day
- Transition into accounting without putting your career on hold
Whether you’re changing fields or deepening your accounting expertise, the program is designed to fit your real professional life.
How the MAcc Program Can Launch Your Career
While some of our graduates pursue further public accounting and professional certifications, others apply their accounting expertise in corporate, nonprofit, or advisory roles right away.
You’ll join our alumni community prepared for roles such as:
- Audit or assurance associate
- Tax or advisory associate
- Staff or financial accountant
- Management or cost accounting analyst
- Accounting or finance analyst (industry or nonprofit)