Degree Overview
The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program is a specialized degree designed to help prepare students for careers as professional accountants in public practice, industry, government, and not-for-profit organizations. The program will enhance students accounting knowledge, develop strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills, and augment interpersonal skills to expand potential career opportunities. The program is comprised of 30 semester credit hours with courses ranging from auditing and attestation, business environment and conceptual understanding to financial accounting, reporting, analysis, and business regulation.
This program can help in meeting the 150-hour education requirement for the CPA examination in most states, but it is not sufficient to qualify to take the CPA exam. The CPA exam requirements vary by state, and should be carefully researched by students.
Although the MAcc program is open to students without a prior degree in accounting, the program is also designed as a combined degree program for students to complete both a bachelor's degree and Master of Accountancy degree in five years. Students whose undergraduate education is not equivalent to that of Ottawa University's must overcome any deficiencies by taking the prerequisite courses. All students are required to meet with the MAcc graduate advisor prior to beginning course work to determine if there are any deficiencies for the student's intended outcomes.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
Business Courses
Choose three of the following courses (9 credit hours):
Some elective courses may have prerequisites. Students should consult their academic advisor when selecting electives to confirm they have met any prerequisites, or to request permission of the Department Chair.
Core Electives
Choose two of the following courses (6 credit hours):