Program Overview

Master of Accounting Program

The Master of Accounting (MAC) program is designed to provide students with the technical skills and soft skills required for a successful career in accounting. The program is open to students of all backgrounds, including accounting majors and non-accounting majors.

Program Formats

The MAC program is offered in two formats: On-Campus and Online.

On-Campus Format

The On-Campus format is a one-year program that provides students with a challenging and powerful curriculum delivered by supportive, top-notch faculty leveraging cutting-edge technology. The program is designed to help students build their careers in the accounting profession.

• No accounting background required: The program is open to students of all backgrounds, including accounting majors and non-accounting majors.
• Location: The program is delivered from the University of North Carolina campus in beautiful Chapel Hill.
• Recruitment: All of the Big 4 and middle-market accounting firms, as well as numerous major corporations, actively recruit and hire students from the program.
• Networking opportunities: Students will have the opportunity to network with their new Carolina family, including classmates and alumni.

Online Format

The Online format is designed to provide students with the flexibility to complete the program from anywhere in the world.

Admissions

The admissions process for the MAC program includes the following steps:

• Application: Students must submit an application to the program.
• Application requirements: Students must meet the application requirements, which include submitting transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation.
• Application deadlines: Students must submit their applications by the designated deadlines.
• Selection criteria: The admissions committee will review applications based on a set of selection criteria, including academic performance, work experience, and personal statement.

Academics

The MAC program provides students with a comprehensive education in accounting, including:

• Coursework: Students will complete a set of core courses, concentrations, and electives.
• Global immersions: Students will have the opportunity to participate in global immersions, which provide hands-on experience in international accounting.
• Faculty: The program is taught by experienced faculty who are experts in their field.

Student Experience

The MAC program provides students with a supportive and collaborative learning environment, including:

• Class profile: Students will be part of a diverse and talented class of students.
• A collaborative culture: The program fosters a collaborative culture, with students working together to achieve common goals.
• Military students: The program is open to military students, who will have the opportunity to network with other military students and alumni.
• International students: The program is open to international students, who will have the opportunity to network with other international students and alumni.

Career Services

The MAC program provides students with comprehensive career services, including:

• Recruiting process: The program has a strong recruiting process, with all of the Big 4 and middle-market accounting firms, as well as numerous major corporations, actively recruiting and hiring students.
• Job placement: The program has a high job placement rate, with 98% of students employed within a year of graduation.
• Career advancement: The program provides students with the skills and knowledge required to advance their careers in accounting.

Tuition and Financial Aid

The program offers a range of tuition and financial aid options, including:

• Tuition and fees: The program has a competitive tuition rate, with fees included.
• Fellowships: The program offers fellowships to qualified students.
• Employer support: The program offers employer support, including tuition reimbursement and paid time off for coursework.
• Military benefits: The program offers military benefits, including tuition reimbursement and paid time off for coursework.
• External scholarships: The program offers external scholarships to qualified students.
• Student loans: The program offers student loans to qualified students.