Master of Accounting Accelerated Graduate Degree Pathway

Undergraduate students majoring in Accounting (BS) have the opportunity to begin the MAcc program a semester sooner through our 4+1 accelerated graduate degree pathway. By enabling students to fulfill up to 12 undergraduate and graduate course credits by completing the same set of courses, students can earn both their Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Master of Accounting degree in as few as five years (four years of undergraduate coursework and one year of graduate coursework).

Please refer to Weber State’s Accounting program website for more information.

Conditional Acceptance

Undergraduate students majoring in Accounting (BS) can apply for acceptance into the Accounting Accelerated Graduate Degree pathway upon completion of 90 undergraduate credits. At the time of application, students must have a 3.0 overall GPA to be considered for conditional acceptance.

These 90 credit hours must include the following courses, and must each be completed with a “C” grade or higher:

ENGL 1010 EN1 - Introductory College Writing Credits: (3)
ENGL 2010 EN2 - Intermediate College Writing Credits: (3)
MATH 1090 QL - Business College Algebra Credits: (3) or
MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra Credits: (4)
ACTG 2010 - Survey of Accounting I Credits: (3)
ACTG 2020 - Survey of Accounting II Credits: (3)
BSAD 2620 - Executive Lectures/Career Development Credits: (1)
ECON 2010 SS - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: (3)
ECON 2020 SS - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: (3)
MIS 2010 - Business Computer Skills Credits: (1)
QUAN 2600 SUS - Business Statistics I Credits: (3)
BSAD 2899 - Business Foundations Check Credits: (0)
Additionally, applicants must complete the following three Accounting (ACTG) courses with a minimum average of 3.3.
ACTG 3110 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I Credits: (3)
ACTG 3120 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II Credits: (3)
ACTG 3400 - Taxation of Individuals Credits: (3)
A maximum of 12 credit hours in 5000 or 6000-level ACTG courses may be carried forward to the MAcc program. These courses may be completed in the student’s final two semesters of their undergraduate program.

Retention in the MAcc program is based on maintaining an overall graduate GPA of 3.0.

MAcc Admission Requirements

Conditionally accepted students are eligible to matriculate into the MAcc program in the subsequent semester once they have met the following admissions criteria:

Complete all coursework required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting (120 undergraduate credit hours)
Maintained an overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (3.3 preferred) in each of the following three areas:
Overall GPA
The last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work
Accounting course work only

Applicants must also submit an online application, a current resume, and official transcripts from every institution of higher education attended. Each applicant is considered on an individual basis.

Graduate Coursework

During the first year of the MAcc program, up to 12 of the undergraduate credits completed will also be applied (credit share) as graduate credit hours to fulfill the degree requirements in the Master of Accounting program.

Course Requirements for Master of Accounting

Required (12 credits)

MACC 6120 - Financial Accounting & Reporting Credits: (3)
MACC 6180 - Advanced Accounting Data Analytics Credits: (3)
MACC 6610 - Advanced Accounting Information Systems Credits: (3)
MACC 6590 - Risk Assessment, and Internal Controls Credits: (3)

Restricted MAcc Electives (6 credits)

At least two of the following (6 credit hours):

MACC 6160 - Financial Statement Analysis Credits: (3)
MACC 6330 - Strategic Management Accounting Credits: (3)
MACC 6560 - Advanced Auditing & Assurance Services Credits: (3)

Restricted MTax Electives (3 credits)

At least one of the following (3 credit hours):

MTAX 6400 - Tax Research & Procedure Credits: (3)
MTAX 6405 - Accounting for Income Taxes Credits: (3)
MTAX 6430 - Advanced Individual Taxation Credits: (3)
MTAX 6460 - Advanced Corporate Taxation Credits: (3)
MTAX 6470 - Advanced Partnership Taxation Credits: (3)

Other Electives (9 credits)

In addition to the previously listed courses, MAcc students are required to complete 9 additional hours of electives. They may select any restricted elective they have not taken or any other MAcc or MTax courses. Select MBA courses approved by the MAcc Program Director may also be used up to a maximum of 6 credit hours. Also, other program opportunities such as internships, CPA exam preparation (ACTG 5700 ), and study abroad upon approval of the MAcc Program Director, may be used to satisfy elective requirements for up to 6 credit hours. Students accepted to the Accelerated Pathway may include other approved 5000-level courses.

Graduate Retention Requirements

A. Retention in the graduate MAcc program will be based on the following criteria:

Completion of all MAcc program courses, including electives, and any leveling courses, with a grade of “C” or higher.
Maintain an overall Weber State University Graduate GPA of 3.0.

B. Students who fail to meet the retention criteria will be placed on probation in the MAcc program. Students will be notified of their standing and warned that they will not be able to graduate without remedy. Students may repeat courses in order to remedy the problem.

C. Students who complete the 12 credit-share courses but choose to discontinue the MAcc program afterward will still receive their Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.