Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business: Master of Accounting (MAcc)

Pennsylvania State University’s Smeal College of Business: Master of Accounting (MAcc)

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Program Information

Program Type: Accounting

Tuition: $39,160

Program Length: 1 year

Program Start: Fall

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Contact Information:

814-863-0474

Penn State Smeal College of Business
Business Building 475 Shortlidge Rd
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802

The profile was last updated on May 22, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Georgina Hannah.

About the Program

Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the demands of the accounting profession with a One-Year Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree from Penn State’s Smeal College of Business. Designed for high-potential baccalaureate degree holders, the program offers CPA preparation and expanded career opportunities.

The One-Year MAcc Program is designed to encourage collaboration not only with peers, but also with faculty who are experts in their field. Beyond the classroom, opportunities to connect with the Smeal alumni network increase career potential.

Program Format and Schedule

Offered in a traditional face-to-face classroom setting with dedicated course sections on Penn State’s University Park campus, the One-Year MAcc Program begins in the fall semester and concludes in August of the following year. The One-Year MAcc Program can only be completed on a full-time basis and is not offered online.

Courses covered in the program are designed with the near-term goal of passing the CPA Exam and the long-term goal of preparing for a rewarding career as an accounting professional. Faculty work with students to ensure they understand the major issues confronting the accounting profession today and have the technical competence to pass the CPA Exam.

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