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Program Overview
The Master of Accountancy in Accounting and Analytics (MAcc) program is a specialized online graduate program that prepares students for careers in public accounting and integrates accounting knowledge into the broader context of the other functional areas of business. Students graduate from the MAcc program having fulfilled the educational requirements to become Certified Public Accountants (CPA).
Applicants with a Bachelor in Accounting degree from an AACSB-accredited undergraduate program can begin the MAcc program any semester. All other applicants must successfully complete the Summer Accounting Institute before starting the MAcc program. The online Summer Accounting Institute begins each April..
Admission Requirements for the MAcc Program
For applicants whose first language is not English, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is required and considered.Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track
The Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business (LCOBA) also offers an accelerated undergraduate-MAcc track for VSU undergraduate accounting majors. VSU undergraduate accounting majors accepted into the accelerated undergraduate-to-graduate track can earn up to nine graduate credit hours (courses at the 7000 level or above) that count toward both a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a MAcc degree.
Acceptance into the Accelerated track requires:
| 1. | Written notification by the Academic advisor to the LCOBA Director. |
| 2. | Completion of 75 credit hours of undergraduate coursework: |
| a. At least 15 hours must be LCOBA courses, with at least a 3.0 GPA for those LCOBA credits; and | |
| b. A grade of "C" or better must be earned in each of those LCOBA courses. | |
| 3. | An overall GPA in undergraduate course work of at least 3.0. |
Once accepted, a specific course of study will be developed with the student's academic advisor.
Students interested in continuing their graduate education may apply for admission to the graduate program in LCOBA in their senior year or upon completion of their undergraduate degree. Full admission to the Graduate School requires completion of the bachelor's degree. See the Graduate School website for admission requirements.
Educational Outcomes
Goal 1: Graduates will have advanced accounting knowledge.
| • | Objective #1: Graduates will apply professional standards to analyze and resolve complex financial reporting issues. |
| • | Objective #2: Graduates will apply professional standards to develop justified and defensible accounting judgments. |
Goal 2: Graduates will leverage data analytics and technology.
| • | Objective: Graduates will use data analytics tools and technologies to collect, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data for decision-making. |
Goal 3: Graduates will exhibit ethical and professional judgment.
| • | Objective: Graduates will identify and evaluate ethical issues in accounting and analytics and recommend appropriate actions consistent with professional standards. |
Goal 4: Graduates will integrate analytics for strategic and communicative impact.
| • | Objective: Graduates will integrate data analytics into accounting decision-making to produce insights that drive strategic action and communicate those insights effectively to stakeholders. |
Examples of Outcome Assessments
| 1. | Course-embedded assessment questions |
| 2. | Case studies to evaluate critical thinking and problem-solving skills |
| 3. | Required written reports |
| 4. | Application-based testing of spreadsheets, accounting databases research skills, and other accounting software. |
| Fall Deadline | July 15 |
| Spring Deadline | November 15 |
| Summer Deadline | April 15 |
Go to the Graduate School website and click on Our Programs, then click on the MAcc Program for information on:
| • | Specific MAcc Program Admission Requirements |
| • | MAcc Program Retention, Dismissal, and Readmission Policies |
| • | MAcc Program Graduation Requirements |
To Apply online, click here.
Applicants must have completed the following prerequisite courses or their equivalents before being admitted to the MAcc program:
| Required Course | VSU Course Number |
|---|---|
| For the Undergraduate Accounting Major | |
| Intermediate Accounting I | ACCT 3201 |
| Intermediate Accounting II | ACCT 3202 |
| Intermediate Accounting III | ACCT 3203 |
| Cost Accounting | ACCT 3400 |
| Accounting Information Systems | ACCT 4410 |
| Individual Income Tax | ACCT 4500 |
| Auditing | ACCT 4800 |
| For the undergraduate non-accounting major or those from a non-AACSB program | |
| Financial Fundamentals | MACC 7010 |
| Summer Accounting Institute | MACC 7020 |
MAcc Dismissal Policy
Policy provides for automatic dismissal if a student accumulates more than three (3) deficiency points based on the following scale:
| Grade | Deficiency Points |
|---|---|
| A | 0 |
| B | 0 |
| C | 1 |
| D | 2 |
| WF or F | 3 |
| U | 2 |
A student may appeal the dismissal decision within 30 business days of grades being posted on the VSU Banner system. The form for appeals is available on the VSU Graduate School website. Graduate students who wish to appeal a dismissal must first discuss the issue with their professor. Further appeals are then directed, in order, to their professor's department head, the director of the MAcc program, the dean of the Langdale College, the dean of the Graduate School, the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost.
The MAcc graduate curriculum consists of the following courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Accounting Courses | 15 | |
| MACC 7100 | Advanced Corporate Financial Reporting | 3 |
| MACC 7220 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| MACC 7510 | Corporate Income Taxation | 3 |
| MACC 7700 | Advanced Managerial Accounting/Data Analytics | 3 |
| MACC 7800 | Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services | 3 |
| Required Data Analytics Courses | 9 | |
| MACC 7410 | Advanced Information Systems and Analytics | 3 |
| MACC 7420 | Current Topics in Systems and Analytics | 3 |
| MACC 7430 | Accounting Data Modeling and Visualization | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Any MACC 7xxx or MBA 7xxx courses (MBA 7030 may not be taken for credit in the MAcc program); SOCI 7000 may also be used as an elective. | ||
| Total Hours Required for the Degree | 30-39 | |
