Accountancy, MAcc
Degree: Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Program Overview
The Master of Accountancy at Weatherhead School of Management prepares graduates for successful public, corporate, not-for-profit, and myriad other accounting careers. The 30-credit-hour MAcc degree is designed to either build upon the skills and knowledge acquired in an undergraduate accountancy program, or to catapult a graduate from a non-accounting background into a life-long career in accounting and organizational finance.
The curriculum offers the opportunity to pull electives from other business disciplines, based upon a student's unique learning and career interests. Additionally, all courses are offered after normal business hours, so traditional and integrated students have the flexibility to pursue internships, and working professionals can maintain full-time employment, transitioning into accounting while continuing their current careers.
Undergraduate students at Case Western Reserve University have the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree and the MAcc at the same time through the BA/BS and Master of Accountancy Integrated Study Program. The Integrated program is open to students pursuing any undergraduate major, typically allowing students to complete both degrees in nine or 10 semesters—but, with careful planning, both degrees can be earned in as few as eight semesters. A select number of exceptionally well-qualified high school seniors who plan to study accounting are offered places in the Early Admission to the Integrated Study Program in Accountancy, receiving a conditional commitment of admission to the MAcc.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will exhibit competency in core accounting skills, including the ability to research technical issues and apply informed judgment to recognition, valuation, classification, and disclosure decisions.
- Students will analyze data to develop business insights, recognize and assess risks and opportunities associated with accounting information, and propose actions that reinforce the profession’s responsibility in maintaining public trust.
- Students will align relevant evidence to support their points of view, and persuasively present their conclusions through both oral and written communication.
Admissions
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants to the MAcc program must have earned, or be in the process of earning, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A bachelor’s degree in accounting is not required to apply to the MAcc.
For questions about MAcc admissions, please contact a member of the MAcc admissions team.
For more information about the MAcc program, contact:
Stephanie Nunley
Director of Admissions, Senior Director, Weatherhead School of Management
Email: stephanie.nunley@case.edu
Phone: 216.368.0767
Program Requirements
The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program is a 30-credit-hour degree that can be completed in two semesters, with the option for students to extend their studies across additional semesters. Students complete 19.5 credit hours of Accountancy coursework, 4.5 credit hours of the WSOM Professionalism Core, and 6 credit hours of graduate-level elective courses from WSOM offerings.
The MAcc program also offers an optional 39-credit-hour STEM-designated track. To qualify for the STEM track, students complete the standard 30-credit curriculum plus 9 additional credit hours of STEM-approved elective coursework, for a total of 15 elective hours, all of which must be STEM courses.
Electives
Elective offerings and their availability vary by term. Students work closely with MAcc academic advisors to select electives that complement their learning goals and career interests.
Prerequisites
Completion of an intermediate accounting sequence is required for certain graduate accounting courses. Students lacking this background may fulfill prerequisite requirements with ACCT 400 and ACCT 401, completed as graduate electives.
Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s
CWRU combined bachelor’s/master’s students may double-count up to 9 graduate credit hours toward the total credit hours required for both degrees. Students should consult with their undergraduate Academic Representative regarding whether any of those 9 credit hours might additionally be substituted for specific major or minor requirements. Students should work closely with both undergraduate and graduate advisors to plan a path for completing both degrees that stays within the allowable maximum credit load per semester.
Required Courses
The program consists of the following courses: a
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 411 | Professional Development: Skills for Success | .75 |
| MGMT 412 | Leadership in Action: Teamwork and Influence | 1.5 |
| MGMT 413 | Business Communication: Storytelling for Impact | 1.5 |
| MGMT 414 | Project Execution Skills: Strategies for Real World Problem Solving | .75 |
| ACCT 404 | Advanced Financial Reporting | 3 |
| ACCT 405 | Advanced Business Taxation | 1.5 |
| ACCT 414 | Corporate Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
| ACCT 416 | Advanced Technology in Accountancy | 1.5 |
| ACCT 418 | Forensic Accounting | 1.5 |
| ACCT 427 | Accountant Roles in the M&A Process | 1.5 |
| ACCT 431 | Client Communication, Ethics, and Professionalism | 3 |
| ACCT 495 | Master of Accountancy Capstone | 1.5 |
| ACCT 520 | Advanced Accounting Theory | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
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Or any other course as deemed appropriate by the Master of Accountancy faculty director.
Concentrations
Students seeking additional technology depth may pursue a STEM-designated option by completing additional WSOM electives. This option extends the program to 39-credit hours, and all electives must be STEM-designated. See this website for the list of current WSOM STEM-approved courses.
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MGMT 411 | Professional Development: Skills for Success | .75 |
| MGMT 412 | Leadership in Action: Teamwork and Influence | 1.5 |
| MGMT 413 | Business Communication: Storytelling for Impact | 1.5 |
| ACCT 405 | Advanced Business Taxation | 1.5 |
| ACCT 427 | Accountant Roles in the M&A Process | 1.5 |
| ACCT 520 | Advanced Accounting Theory | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15.75 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGMT 414 | Project Execution Skills: Strategies for Real World Problem Solving | .75 |
| ACCT 404 | Advanced Financial Reporting | 3 |
| ACCT 414 | Corporate Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
| ACCT 416 | Advanced Technology in Accountancy | 1.5 |
| ACCT 418 | Forensic Accounting | 1.5 |
| ACCT 431 | Client Communication, Ethics, and Professionalism | 3 |
| ACCT 495 | Master of Accountancy Capstone | 1.5 |
| Credit Hours | 14.25 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |