MACC M A S T E R O F AC C OU N TA N C Y
Earn an accredited master’s degree and sit for the CPA simultaneously with Tennessee Tech’s NEW Hybrid, MAcc Program
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ABOUT
Participants in the program will use Becker
T H E M A S T E R O F A C C O U N TA N C Y P R O G R A M
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he first and only program of its kind in the state, the
The goal of the program is to prepare students for
hybrid MAcc program is designed to allow students
successful careers in accounting, with an emphasis on
to simultaneously earn a master’s degree in accounting
professional certification, technical expertise,
and sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam
communication skills, technological competence, research
with a mix of online and on-campus learning opportunities.
and problem solving.
Every College of Business student has access to unique TTU resources like iCube virtualreality projects and partnerships, and Student-to-Career professional development resources.
CPA Review to help prepare them for the exam. All students will take the entire CPA Exam while enrolled in the MAcc program.
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VALUE
CPAs are respected as an elite group of business professionals who succeed in a variety of leadership and management positions. Over a lifetime, CPAs earn significanlty more compensation than their non-credentialed counterparts.
TTU’s graduate programs are AACSB-accredited, which is the highest accreditation a business school can achieve worldwide.
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HYBRID C O M P O N E N T
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ennessee Tech’s MAcc program represents the first
supplemented with two mandatory weekend residencies
hybrid Master of Accountancy program available
over the course of the program. Residencies will focus
in the state of Tennessee. While the majority of the
on professional development, peer networking, interaction
program’s content will be delivered online, presenting
with faculty and application of content. Also, up to six
a unique benefit to working professionals, the program
course credit hours of program electives may be taken
is “hybrid” in nature in that online content will be
on campus to further enhance the hybrid experience.
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The Department of Accounting has 15 years of experience teaching online at both graduate and undergraduate levels. The faculty is committed to academic excellence and preserving the integrity of the learning experience. Tennessee Tech is uniquely positioned to offer a hybrid graduate program in accounting at the highest level.
PROGRAM COST The MAcc program offers an immense added value with its hybrid component and focus on professional certification. Participants in the program will pay the same tuition and fees as students in our traditional online MBA program, with the only additional cost being Becker CPA exam preparation materials, offered at a discounted rate to TTU students.
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“ Combining face-to-face experiences with the flexibility of online content delivery and our 15 years of online experience, allows TTU to reach a wide range of audiences with a broad array of teaching styles.” * * (geteducated.com/online-mbas/501-hybrid-mba)
“Immerse yourself and you’ll be networking nose-to-nose with both faculty and fellow students.” *
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PROGRAM COURSE TIMELINE ONE-YEAR TRACK
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rogram participants will have the option to select
students can take advantage of completing the program
either a one-year track, or a two-year track to
in one year, while working professionals have the option
completion of the 30-credit hour MAcc degree. Full time
Fall Semester (Credit Hours) ACCT6210 (3) ACCT6220 (3) ACCT6231 [BEC] (1) ACCT6240 (1) ACCT6281 (1) Elective (3)
First Fall Semester (Credit Hours) ACCT6210 (3) Elective (3)
Spring Semester ACCT6260 (3) ACCT6270 (3) ACCT6232 [AUDIT] (1) ACCT6233 [REG] (1) ACCT6282 (1) Elective (3)
First Summer Semester ACCT6290 (2) ACCT6233 [REG] (1)
Summer Semester ACCT6250 (3) ACCT6290 (2) ACCT6234 [FAR] (1)
to spread the curriculum out over two years.
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First Spring Semester ACCT6260 (3) Elective (3)
Second Fall Semester ACCT6220 (3) ACCT6231 [BEC] (1) ACCT6240 (1) ACCT6281 (1) Second Spring Semester ACCT6270 (3) ACCT6232 [AUDIT] (1) ACCT6282 (1) Second Summer Semester ACCT6250 (3) ACCT6234 [FAR] (1)
PROGRAM COURSES ACCT6210 – Tax Management for Entities
ACCT6250 – Governmental & Healthcare Acct
ACCT6220 – Auditing
ACCT6260 – Tax Research & Strategy
ACCT6231 – Professional Certification I – BEC
ACCT6270 – Advanced Financial Accounting
ACCT6232 – Professional Certification II – Audit
ACCT6281 – Professional Development I
ACCT6233 – Professional Certification III – REG
ACCT6282 – Professional Development II
ACCT6234 – Professional Certificatil IV – FAR
ACCT6290 – Essential Technology for Accountants
ACCT6240 – Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct
TWO-YEAR TRACK
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KNOW TTU OFFERS FLEXIBILITY AND UNIQUE RESOURCES There are many ways to earn a master’s degree from TTU: on campus or
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