Else School of Management
MAcc & MAccA Program Details
Hone your accounting skills. Dominate the CPA exam.
The Else School of Management offers two graduate accounting programs designed to meet today’s industry demands. The MAcc prepares you for CPA success with in-depth accounting coursework and flexible evening classes. The MAccA adds advanced training in data analytics, AI and visualization. Both programs offer small classes, hands-on learning and can be completed in as little as 12 months.
Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
The MAcc program is tailored for individuals aiming to excel in public accounting, business or the nonprofit sector. It fulfills the educational requirements to sit for the CPA examination in Mississippi and many other states adhering to the AICPA’s 150-credit-hour standard.
The program can be completed in as little as 12 months for full-time students.
CPA Exam Preparation
Courses are designed to help students prepare for and pass all four sections of the CPA exam before graduation
Evening Classes
All classes are held after working hours, accommodating both full-time and part-time students.
Experiential Learning
Numerous opportunities for real-world experience thanks to internships.
Our VITA program allows accounting students to prepare tax returns for low-income people who do not have ready access to tax help. Students get class credit while performing a paid internship with an accounting firm, state audit agency or corporate entity.
Every year the accounting students take a trip to Washington, D.C. to visit different government agencies and other quasi-government agencies that have a role in shaping accounting, auditing and tax laws. Entities include the GAO, the PCAOB and the AICPA.
Additional opportunities include study-abroad programs in Europe and Mérida, Mexico.
Career Outcomes
Notably, 100% of MAcc students secure employment prior to graduation, with 85% earning a promotion within their first year of employment.
Master of Accountancy with Analytics (MAccA)
The MAccA program integrates traditional accounting education with advanced analytics training, preparing students to lead in data-driven environments. This STEM-designated, 30-credit-hour program is ideal for those aiming to drive innovation and growth across industries. It also qualifies for Optional Practical Training (OPT) extensions, benefiting international students.
Both programs emphasize experiential learning, small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty, ensuring you gain practical skills and insights applicable to any industry.
Core Curriculum
Focus on advanced accounting principles alongside a deep dive into analytics, data management and emerging technologies.
Analytics Focus
Delve into data management, analytics, artificial intelligence and data visualization to gain a competitive edge in today’s business landscape.
STEM-Designated Program
This 30-credit-hour program is ideal for those aiming to drive innovation and growth across industries. It also qualifies for Optional Practical Training extensions, benefiting international students.
Prerequisites
The MAcc and MAccA program includes 15 hours of accounting prerequisites*. These prerequisites prepare you for advanced study of accounting. Completion or waiver of a prerequisite is required for advanced study. Generally, an undergraduate degree in accounting from an AACSB-accredited business school is sufficient to waive these prerequisites. Professional designations may also be accepted to waive the corresponding prerequisite courses. The following prerequisite accounting courses are required for the MAcc:
- ACCT 581 – Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3 credit hours)
- ACCT 582 – Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3 credit hours)
- ACCT 583 – Auditing I (3 credit hours)
- ACCT 584 – Federal Taxation of Income (3 credit hours)
Required Coursework
MAcc and MAccA students are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours in advanced course work (600 level) to include required accounting core and accounting elective courses.
*Additional course work may be required for the student to sit for the CPA exam. Prospective students who intend to sit for the CPA exam are encouraged to visit the State Board’s website for more information.
Internships
Internships are encouraged and facilitated by the faculty of the Else School of Management. Internships are a cooperative effort involving the student, one or more Else School professors, and the student’s field supervisor. Together this group must agree upon terms of the internship as specified in the official internship registration documents provided by the registrar’s office. Activities of the intern must include legitimate academic inquiry, and the student must be amenable to evaluation on that basis. Else School internships require the student to work in a meaningful capacity for 10–12 hours per week for the 14–week semester to receive three hours of graduate credit.
Questions?
Contact Ryan Harp, our Graduate Enrollment Specialist, at [email protected] or 601-974-1256.
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