AUBURN ACCOUNTING ONLINE
SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY NOW OFFERING ONLINE BSBA IN ACCOUNTANCY Auburn University’s first online undergraduate program will target working professionals interested in pursuing careers in accounting. The Harbert College of Business’ School of Accountancy will begin offering an online bachelor of science degree. Admission will be limited to second degree candidates who have already completed a bachelor’s degree or MBA at a school or college accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Admitted students will receive a waiver of the university and college core courses.
For more information about the Auburn Accounting Online Programs, please contact Amy Murphy, MAcc Program Director, at amy.murphy@auburn.edu, (334) 844-6118, or complete the “Request Information” form at www.macc.harbert.auburn.edu.
ACCOUNTING ONLINE PROGRAMS: Master of Accountancy (MAcc) MAcc Program Prerequisites Graduate Certificate in Accountancy BSBA in Accountancy
The program was approved by the AU Board of Trustees at their June 2014 meeting. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) will review the program proposal as an informational item at their December 5, 2014 meeting. “Our online programs combine traditional instruction with modern technology delivery to offer educational opportunities to working professionals beyond Auburn’s campus,” School of Accountancy Director DeWayne Searcy said. “We are very pleased to be the first academic unit at Auburn to offer an online undergraduate degree and to pave the way for other programs to follow.”
“ I loved the MAcc Program. The distance program gave me the flexibility to continue with my current employment and allow me to have time with my family. I believe that Auburn is on the leading edge of what will be the university experience for many more people in the future. I had never been to Alabama until I attended the on campus residency last spring. It was a great experience to be on campus and made me feel a real part of the school. Thank you for all of your hard work and for allowing me to become part of the Auburn family.” Nathan Risenmay, MAcc ‘13
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“ I’m SO happy I could be a part of Auburn’s MAcc Program. Between starting out at another school and talking to peers working on their masters, I’m certain I’m getting the best education possible, and to do it by distance has been a blessing!” Emily Cavaco, MAcc, ‘13
Students balancing career and family obligations will be able to complete the 30-semester hour program in two years by taking six credit hours per semester. Fulltime students may graduate more quickly. The Harbert College of Business is known for the quality of its online programs, as well as for its innovative course delivery. U.S. News & World Report ranked the college 12th nationally in its 2014 survey of the nation’s online graduate programs. “Our traditional on-campus classes are videotaped and online students watch their lectures via streaming video either live or at a time convenient to their work schedules,” said Amy Murphy, Director of Accounting Graduate Programs in the Harbert College of Business. “Therefore, online students receive the same instruction and the same AACSB accredited degree as their on-campus peers. Students are attracted to our program because they are getting the same education as their on-campus counterparts without giving up their full-time jobs to