Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business: MS in Accountancy

About the Program

The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) is designed to provide students who already have an undergraduate accounting degree with the advanced knowledge required for a successful career in accounting-related fields. In addition, the degree provides students with the additional knowledge and hours required above an undergraduate degree to sit for the CPA exam.

Admission to the MAcc or MTax program is made through the GoBAYLOR Grad system. Applicants with GPAs above 3.0 overall and in accounting, plus an acceptable GMAT score will be considered for admission. The GMAT is not required for applicants who majored in accounting at Baylor.

Program Format and Schedule

The MAcc degree is a 33-hour program, requiring 18 hours of graduate accounting coursework, at least three hours of graduate finance coursework, and 12 hours of supporting graduate business (non-accounting) coursework. Required courses include: Advanced Financial Accounting Topics, Governmental & Non-Profit Accounting, and Seminar in Auditing & Assurance Services.