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MAcc Program Information & Requirements Objectives of the Master of Accounting (MAcc) ProgramThe primary objective of the MAcc degree program is to provide a graduate-level educational experience as a basis for a career in accounting. Students with or without undergraduate degrees in accounting can be admitted to this program. The program provides a broad-based preparation for individuals seeking careers in public, private or not-for-profit organizations. By choosing specific elective courses, however, individuals desiring a particular career path may pursue an area of specialization, such as Auditing, Information Systems, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting or Taxation.The MAcc program is designed for dedicated students with career aspirations demanding a high level of accounting expertise. As such, the program involves both intensive and extensive professional preparation. Upon completion of the program, most students will have met the educational prerequisites for the following professional examinations: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Links for more information on these certifications are available on the Other Links link. Program of StudyThe MAcc program has two alternative tracks.
1) The 152-hour undergraduate-graduate option requires UNO undergraduate
accounting majors to apply to the MAcc program before they achieve senior
status. Applicants to the 152-hour MAcc track must successfully
complete the GMAT as part of the admission requirements. See the special
information for 152-hour MAcc program applicants under the How to Apply
. Please note that UNO's MBA Program does not accept graduate
courses taken by
152-hour MAcc students who have not earned their Bachelor's Degree. Therefore, if you
are not certain that you will continue with your MAcc Program after earning your
BSBA, you should be certain that the graduate program to which you are thinking
of applying accepts graduate courses taken before the Bachelor's Degree is
earned. 2) The second option is for graduates of accredited undergraduate institutions
who wish to earn a Masters degree in accounting. The first stage of this track
(the foundation courses) of the MAcc program contains sufficient undergraduate
accounting preparation to pursue graduate studies in accounting. These courses will be
waived upon satisfactory evidence of prior preparation. In the second stage,
students complete a core of required courses in accounting and supporting
business disciplines. In consultation with the MAcc Program Director, electives are selected to
meet a student's specific career goals. Admission RequirementsAll applicants must meet the requirements of the UNO Graduate College. All applicants must submit a completed application, a recent resume, two official copies of all transcripts, and results of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) prior to admission to the program. Although other factors are considered, the general admission formula is:GMAT (minimum 550*) + (200 x Upper Division GPA) ≥ 1170 International students must provide statements of financial independence and evidence of ability to speak and write the English language; i.e. a minimum of 600 on the paper-based TOEFL (250 if computer-based; 100 if internet-based). The baccalaureate degree must have been received from a properly accredited institution. There is no guarantee that admission will be granted simply because the indicated scores have been achieved. If granted provisional admission, the student must earn grades of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or above in the first 12 hours of MAcc course work (in some cases the first 18 hours). Students not meeting this standard are subject to dismissal. Foundation CoursesThe following MAcc foundation course requirements can be
fulfilled in two ways: 1) Prior to applying to the MAcc Program, the applicant can successfully complete (i.e. earning a grade of “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better) these MAcc foundation courses in the applicant’s undergraduate program at a properly accredited institution. 2) Otherwise, MAcc applicants who have not yet completed all or some of the these MAcc foundation courses will be admitted to the MAcc Program provisionally. Provisionally admitted MAcc students must earn a “B” or better in each foundation course not completed prior to their provisional admission, and these foundation courses must be completed prior to enrolling in MAcc Program graduate-only courses.
MAcc students are subject to all policies and procedures of the UNO Graduate College.
A. Core Accounting Courses -
15 hours
NOTE: A student may elect to write a thesis for 6 credit hours in lieu of 3 elective hours and 3 accounting core course hours.
B. Contemporary Business Environment Courses - 9 hours
C. Electives - 12 hours D. Comprehensive Examination Academic PerformanceIn addition to the Quality of Work Standards required by the UNO Graduate College, MAcc students may repeat only once any ACCT 8--0, or 8--6 level course in which they receive any grade, including "W" or "I". Students earning a third grade of "C+" or lower (or any single grade below "C- "(1.67 on a 4.0 scale) will be automatically dismissed from the MAcc program. Dismissed students will be immediately administratively withdrawn from all courses in which they are enrolled for MAcc credit in any subsequent semester or summer session until reinstatement has been granted by the MAcc Graduate Program Committee (MAcc GPC). Students who have been dismissed from the MAcc program may submit a written
petition for reinstatement to the MAcc GPC. Students who have petitioned the
MAcc GPC for reinstatement may not enroll in any courses for MAcc credit. Upon
receiving a petition for reinstatement, the MAcc GPC will evaluate the
student's petition. As part of the reinstatement petitioning process, the MAcc
GPC reserves the right to examine the student's academic record and reserves
the right to speak to any previous instructor who has taught the student, and
this information may be used by the MAcc GPC in the reinstatement decision.
Information provided by previous instructors will not be shared with the
student. Reinstatement is a privilege, and not all students who are dismissed
will be reinstated. Students who have been reinstated will serve a
probationary period of the MAcc GPC's discretion and must satisfy the
probationary conditions specified by the MAcc GPC. In addition to probationary
conditions, reinstated students will be subject to additional reinstatement
conditions as specified by the MAcc GPC. These reinstatement conditions will
include retaking one or more courses in which the student must earn a grade of
"B" (3.0) or higher (the exact grade requirements for retaken courses may in
fact be higher than "B" (3.0)). Students not achieving the probationary or
reinstatement conditions will be automatically dismissed. InternshipsStudents in the 152-hour MAcc program are encouraged (but not required) to apply for full- or part-time internships even though the MAcc Program does not grant graduate credit for internships. Students seeking information about internships should contact the Accounting Internship Program Coordinator by following the Accounting Internship link. Financial AssistanceThe Graduate Studies Student Funding link provides information about graduate scholarships, assistantships, and Regents' Tuition Waivers that are available to qualified students. Employed applicants should explore tuition reimbursement plans from their employers. The CBA Graduate Assistantship application form can be found on the Info & Forms link on the MAcc Home Page.
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