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Master's of Accounting

If you're highly-motivated, intelligent, career-oriented, dedicated and ambitious, the Master's of Accounting (MAcc) program is designed for you.

The MAcc program serves professionals entering public practice, business, non-profit organizations, and government. It is designed to provide the skills needed to build a successful career in the multifaceted, changing practice of accounting, including new approaches and technologies in the profession.

If you do not have an undergraduate degree in accounting, you can complete a series of introductory and intermediate courses to qualify for continued study toward the MAcc. You may choose to complete these undergraduate pre-requisites as additional courses in the program or study accelerated courses through the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program. GCPA students may also pursue a combined Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting and Master's of Accounting.

The MAcc degree requires 30 credits (10 courses) of which at least 18 credits (six courses) must be at the 600-level. Suggested concentrations within the degree include information systems, audit, taxation, financial planning, communications, law and government, marketing and management.

Typically, if you plan to be a full-time student, and have finished all undergraduate pre-requisites, the program takes 18 months to complete. Classes are taught weekdays in the late afternoon and evening. Classes are taught in the evening, allowing you to work or do an internship during the day. You may choose to attend on a part-time (3-6 credits) or full-time (9-12 credits) basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the Shidler College of Business graduate admission requirements, students without an undergraduate degree in accounting are required to complete the following undergraduate deficiencies in accounting: ACC 201 and 202 prior to admission to the MAcc program, and ACC 321, 323, 401, 409, and 418 prior to graduation.

Admission to the MAcc program is competitive. The school seeks individuals who have the potential for outstanding achievement in accounting, auditing, or taxation. The admissions committee primarily considers the candidate’s academic record and GMAT score and places emphasis on strong communication skills.

Generally, students admitted to the MAcc program have a GPA exceeding 3.3, GMAT scores in the mid-500s, and above average verbal scores on the GMAT.

HOW TO APPLY

The MAcc program admits students during the fall and spring semesters. The fall application deadline is March 1 for international students and students interested in scholarships and May 1 for all other students. The spring application deadline for the MAcc program is November 1. The deadline for the Waseda MAcc program is January 1.

  1. Download and submit graduate application checklist cover sheet
  2. Submit graduate programs application
  3. Submit statement of objectives and resume
  4. Submit transcripts
  5. Submit GMAT, TOEFL, and IELTS standardized tests official scores

More information can be found at the Shidler Graduate Admissions website.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits to earn the Master of Accounting degree. If a course is waived, another course in the same area of study and of the same or higher level must be substituted.

If you have questions about the program and its requirements, contact the Graduate Business Programs by e-mail at busgrad@hawaii.edu or by phone at [1] (808) 956 8266 or by fax at [1] (808) 956 9890.

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