Master of Accountancy, M.Acc

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Program Description

The Master of Accountancy, MAcc, prepares students for professional accounting careers across public, private, government, and nonprofit sectors. This program meets the requirements to sit for the Utah Uniform CPA Examination and provides a foundation for additional certifications such as CIA, CMA, and CFE. Graduates are equipped for advanced roles in accounting and business, including leadership positions like Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Application for admission to graduate program with application fee by the established deadline. 

2. Submit official transcripts from all universities attended.

3. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university, a nationally accredited program, or the international equivalent.

4. A 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA or a 3.0 GPA calculated on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work.

5. For international students whose native language is not English, submit official TOEFL or IELTS band scores. A TOEFL score of 80 iBT (550 pBT) or higher, or an IELTS band score of 6.5 or higher within the past two years is required.

6. International students must also meet all US government requirements for international students.

7. The university uses a selective admissions process for admitting students to graduate programs. Meeting minimum admissions criteria does not guarantee admission to the graduate program or to the University as a graduate student.

8. Required prerequisite classes to the MAcc program must be taken from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an AACSB International accredited business program. Required prerequisite classes include Acc 3300 and 3510 or their equivalents. Required prerequisite classes also include Acc 3010, 3020, 3400, and 3710 or their equivalents which must cover U.S. financial accounting, auditing, and tax standards and regulations. A minimum average GPA of 3.0 in the prerequisite classes is required. No individual grade for a prerequisite class may be a C- or lower. 

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. A minimum of 30 credit hours shall be completed.
2. Graduate coursework shall be completed within a six-year period
3. Credit for courses in which a student earns a grade of C- or lower shall not be applied toward any master’s degree or graduate certificate program.
4. A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher shall be maintained in graduate program courses.
5. Graduate credits accepted from another regionally accredited institution or equivalent shall have been completed within four years of the graduate student’s matriculation into the graduate program and cannot be older than six years at the time of graduation with a master’s degree or graduate certificate from the University.
6. A minimum of 20 of graduate credit hours must be completed at Utah Valley University.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Perform accounting, auditing, and taxation responsibilities.
2. Analyze accounting information to provide recommendations and solutions to business decisions and challenges.
3. Demonstrate professionalism through interpersonal skills and collaboration.
4. Formulate accounting and auditing solutions based on ethical principles.