Joint Bachelor of Science in Management/Master of Accounting Program
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Joint BSM-MACCT program at the Freeman School combines a Bachelor of Science in Management with a Master of Accounting, allowing students to earn both degrees in five years. The program provides a customizable academic experience with a focus on real-world experience through internships. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in accounting, finance, consulting, and other business fields, with the potential to fulfill specific CPA exam requirements and pursue optional specializations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Overview:
The Freeman School's Joint BSM-MACCT program combines a Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) with a Master of Accounting (MACCT), allowing students to earn both degrees in five years.
Objectives:
This program aims to equip students with comprehensive business and accounting knowledge, alongside real-world experience through internships. It also facilitates fulfilling specific CPA exam requirements for chosen states and allows for specialization options.
Description:
This program offers a customizable academic experience. Students gain the benefits of working closely with faculty advisors, pursuing various areas of specialization, and completing internships to gain practical experience and potential future opportunities.
Outline
Program Content:
The program combines the BSM curriculum in chosen major (Finance, Legal Studies, Management, or Marketing) with specialized graduate-level accounting courses.
Structure:
Students complete 122 undergraduate credit hours for the BSM degree and an additional 30 graduate credit hours for the MACCT. The BSM portion follows the chosen major's curriculum, while the MACCT focuses on advanced accounting and taxation topics.
Schedule:
The program structure allows students to complete the undergraduate requirements within the first four years and transition seamlessly to the MACCT program in their fifth year.
Modules:
- Undergraduate: The BSM curriculum comprises courses specific to the chosen major.
- Graduate: The MACCT curriculum includes 15 hours of required courses and 15 hours of electives.
Required Courses (15 credit hours):
- ACCN 7100: Ethics in Accounting and Finance (3 credits)
- ACCN 7110: Auditing (3 credits)
- ACCN 7120: Advanced Financial Accounting (3 credits)
- ACCN 7140: Advanced Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
- TAXN 7100: Principles of Entity Taxation (3 credits)
Elective Courses (15 credit hours):
- Students select electives from an approved list to fulfill specific state CPA exam requirements, complete optional specializations, pursue interests, or complete an internship.
- Up to 3 hours can be gained through internships:
- ACCN 7550: Public Accounting Internship (busy season, 3 credits)
Careers
Potential Career Paths:
The BSM-MACCT program prepares graduates for diverse careers in accounting, finance, consulting, and other business fields.
Career Opportunities:
Opportunities for graduates include becoming CPAs, financial analysts, management consultants, internal auditors, and various other finance and accounting-related roles.
Career Outcomes:
The program focuses on equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience desired by employers, enhancing their career prospects upon graduation.
Other
State CPA Exam Requirements:
Students can select electives to fulfill specific requirements of the CPA exam in their chosen state.
Optional Specializations:
Students can personalize their education by pursuing optional specializations, such as Analytics, Energy, Entrepreneurship, or others.
Internship Opportunities:
Completing a "busy season" or summer internship provides valuable on-the-ground training and leads to potential future career opportunities.
