UNO College of Business Administration Master of Accounting Brochure | 2019

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE ACCOUNTING EDUCATION The Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program is designed for dedicated students and working professionals, whose career aspirations demand advanced accounting expertise.

Students will select one of four concentration areas. The concentrations provide a structured path of study that addresses contemporary issues in the profession.

Graduates are prepared for new careers or progressive roles in public accounting as well as private, government, or nonprofit organizations.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS » Official transcripts from all educational institutions attended

» Minimum GPA: 3.0 (cumulative and accounting)

* Limited GMAT exemptions; see MAcc program information at macc.unomaha.edu.

» GMAT: Minimum scores of 550 total, 26 verbal (40th percentile), and 35 quantitative (40th percentile)*

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS After completing all required MAcc Foundation courses, students complete 30 credit hours and a comprehensive exam.

15 HOURS:

ACCOUNTING COURSES Students select courses based on their concentration area.

6 HOURS:

CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT COURSES Topics include business ethics, business analytics, and strategic financial management.

9 HOURS: ELECTIVES

Some electives are directed based on concentration area. Students may select a minor in an area of interest.

CONCENTRATIONS

CPA EXAM

» Financial Reporting and Auditing » Generalist » Information Analysis » Strategic Management Accounting

AACSB Accounting Accreditation means that the Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy accepts the UNO MAcc degree as evidence that our graduates meet the CPA examination educational requirements without further verification.

AACSB ACCOUNTING ACCREDITATION UNO’s undergraduate and graduate accounting programs have earned specialized AACSB Accounting Accreditation, a prestigious indicator of quality and commitment to meeting rigorous standards related to learning outcomes, faculty qualifications, and program design and management.

FEWER THAN 190 BUSINESS SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE HOLD AACSB ACCOUNTING ACCREDITATION

» TOEFL (international students): Minimum scores of 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based, 100 Internet-based

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Apply online at apply.unomaha.edu.

“The program has a nice blend of group projects and individual study, and the classes are engaging thanks to guest speakers and smart classmates, who bring knowledge from their own jobs to make the discussion that much more insightful.” −Baibhav Regmi, MAcc 2016

ABOUT THE UNO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Business Administration is the region’s leading provider of business education and expertise. Founded in 1952, CBA is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) — a distinction earned by less than 5 percent of business schools worldwide. Offering 14 undergraduate concentrations and four graduate degrees, CBA empowers students to make a difference in their communities and the global economy.

Located in a thriving metropolitan city, CBA is known for its community partnerships, distinguished faculty, and education beyond the classroom.

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[ M A C C.UNOM A H A .EDU ] Jennifer Riley, Ph.D. | Graduate Program Chair 402.554.3984 jenriley@unomaha.edu 228R Mammel Hall 6708 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68182 The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. 0089BROCBA0919