Accountancy (MACC) - Accelerated Online Program
Overview
The Master of Accountancy (MACC)- Accelerated Online program is designed to enable students to compete for professional accounting positions in business and government as well as in public accounting firms. The degree satisfies the 150‐hour requirements of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination and permits specialization in accounting beyond that provided by the undergraduate accounting degree (Bachelor of Business Administration).
The MACC program provides a learning environment that develops a diverse set of skills in students (including technical, analytical, critical thinking, communication, and technological skills) to prepare them for professional careers in a dynamic world. The foregoing statement reflects the desired learning outcomes from both the undergraduate and graduate programs. The MACC program substantially enhances those learning outcomes.
The MACC program assumes that the student either has an undergraduate degree in accounting or has taken the foundation courses necessary to succeed in the program. It meets the needs of past graduates in accounting as well as those who may wish to retrain themselves to be accountants.
This program is accelerated and is 100% online. A traditional version of the program is also available. Students are not allowed to alternate enrollment in accelerated and traditional program courses.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the graduate program in accountancy, prospective candidates must meet all the requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley. The decision to admit a student to the MACC program will be based on:
- A letter of intent
- A curriculum vitae
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
A student must have the permission of the Director of the School of Accountancy to enroll in more than nine hours of graduate work during a single semester regardless of the mode of delivery.
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
Academic Standing
Three C Rule
A Master's degree candidate is ineligible to continue in the program if a grade of C or lower is received in any three courses taken to complete the requirements of the MACC degree. Receipt of a higher grade in a course that has been repeated does not cause the original grade to be disregarded in the application of this rule; all earned grades are included.
“F" Rule
A Master’s degree student who receives a grade of "F" will be automatically dismissed from the program. The student may appeal the dismissal from the MACC Program to the Dean of the College.
Program Requirements
Leveling Courses
Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in accounting have to take (or must have taken) the following leveling courses before enrolling in MACC classes:
Students can take ACCT 6301 or equivalent principles of accounting.
Required Courses - 9 Hours
| ACCT 6350 | Information Technology for Accounting and Control | 3 |
| ACCT 6351 | Advanced Data Analytics in Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 6380 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
Prescribed Electives - 18 Hours
Students may choose a combination of any courses listed below.
After completing ACCT 6350, ACCT 6351, and ACCT 6381, students who may want to take the Information Systems & Controls (ISC) portion of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam may work with the Graduate Program Coordinator to take the appropriate coursework. The coursework may be used to fulfill accounting electives in the program of study.
Capstone - 3 Hours
| ACCT 6341 | Accounting Research and Communication | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 30