The Weatherhead MAcc is a STEM-eligible program designed to prepare students for careers in public accounting, corporate finance, advisory services, and more. This flexible program welcomes both accounting and non-accounting majors, offering pathways to professional licensure and roles at the intersection of technology and financial leadership.
Unique Program Features
- Flexible Tracks: Choose between Professional and STEM-designated pathways to tailor your education to your career goals.
- Hands-On Learning: Apply advanced concepts through real-world projects and case studies.
- Top-Tier Partnerships: Access recruitment opportunities with Big 4 firms and other top organizations.
Master of Accountancy at a Glance
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Weatherhead Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program have experienced career outcomes such as:
- Auditor in Top Accounting Firms
- Financial Analyst
- Tax Consultant
- Corporate Finance & Accounting Professional
- Internal Auditor in Industry Firms
An Accounting Master’s Degree Designed for You
Program Highlights
Industry Input
Focus on flexibility, including data analytics and financial technology alongside traditional accounting, leadership, and management skills.
Real-World Application
Students engage in practical scenarios that mirror the challenges faced by accounting professionals, including financial analysis, audit techniques, and data-driven decision-making.
STEM Designation
For students pursuing technology consulting, risk management, data analytics, and other careers at the intersection of accounting and technology.
Student Profile
- Accounting Majors: Prepare for long-term success, enhancing your core accounting skills with critical thinking and other higher order leadership skills
- Finance and other Business Majors: Obtain a Master of Accountancy that prepares you for licensure and a career in public or corporate accounting
- Non-Business Majors: Transition into accounting or finance with preparatory courses and a clear path to professional licensure
- International Students: Gain U.S. education and extended OPT opportunities.
What You’ll Learn
- Data-Driven Accounting: Use analytics and critical thinking to enhance reporting and decision-making.
- Advanced Financial Reporting: Create and communicate complex financial information and address real-world challenges.
- Ethical Leadership: Develop professionalism and ethical decision-making skills to thrive in dynamic environments.
Program Calendar
Complete the 30-credit-hour program in as little as nine months, or extend for internships and specialized electives. Tailor your journey to your background and career aspirations.
Affordable Excellence
- Merit-Based Scholarships: Available to students based on academic and professional accomplishments.
- Federal Financial Aid: Eligibility for loans through FAFSA and other options.
The Weatherhead Way
At Case Western Reserve, you’ll study at one of the nation’s leading research universities—in one of the country’s most culturally robust neighborhoods. You’ll live and learn in a city known for industry and healthcare innovation, where nearly 40% of Fortune 500 companies are represented. You’ll learn breakthrough business concepts from the people who literally wrote the book on them.
Plus, you’ll:
- Learn more than just the core skills of business management,
- Discover yourself better as a person and as a leader, and
- Build the skills you need to reach beyond problem solving to solution innovation.
Want to find out how?
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Ready to discover how a Weatherhead Master of Accountancy degree can help you achieve your career goals? Our program can help you get there.