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Master of Accounting at Anderson School of Management

Prepare for CPA Certification

Offering tracks for students with or without an accounting background, Anderson's 33-hour Master's of Accounting (MACCT) will prepare you to be an expert in such areas as taxation, information assurance, auditing, finance, fraud and managerial accounting.

Individualized attention from MACCT staff and professors will help you develop the skills and analytical thinking required to pursue CPA certification or certified accounting management — and to become a leader in your field.

"Unlock a world of financial expertise and career opportunities with our Master of Accounting program, where you will delve into cutting-edge subjects such as data analytics and fraud examination. With a curriculum designed to fulfill CPA exam requirements and foster skills essential for diverse accounting careers, our program sets you on a trajectory toward success in both professional certification and the dynamic world of accounting."

Ling Zhou, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair
Department of Accounting

Master's of Accounting Snapshot

18+-month program with in-person, weekday evening classes
Three tracks: Accounting and Assurance Track for students with accounting backgrounds, Tax Track for students with accounting backgrounds and Professional Track for students without accounting backgrounds
Supports students interested in public, private or governmental accounting careers
Meets educational requirements and prepares students for CPA exam
Provides employer connections in courses, affiliations through advisory boards, on-campus employer recruitment, and annual career and internship fair
Leadership, community engagement and professional development opportunities in the Beta Alpha Psi student organization
One of 193 schools in the world with AACSB Accounting specialized accreditation
Top 25 Master's Accounting Program, West Region, Public Account Report, 2018
Top 10 Military Friendly® School, VIQTORY, 2022-23

Master's of Accounting Student Snapshot*

Average Age

63%

Women

64%

Underrepresented minorities

*Fall 2023 entering data

"The MACCT program is fantastic. The curriculum, professors and resources offered paved my success to becoming a CPA. Additionally, the job opportunities that Anderson brings to their students are extraordinary. I cannot think of a better program. Thanks to Anderson, I began my career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Denver."

Deisy Ruiz, MACCT 2019
Senior Accountant
Mission Hills Hospitality

Tracks and Programs

Accounting and Assurance Track

For students with accounting backgrounds
On campus only
33 credit hours

The MACCT Accounting and Assurance Track is for those with a BBA in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution. This track prepares students to be experts in taxation, information assurance, auditing, finance, fraud and managerial accounting.

The MACCT Accounting and Assurance Track requires 21 credits of core courses, 6 courses in the Accounting section and 6 credits of electives for you to choose.

Tax Track

For students with accounting backgrounds
33 credit hours

The MACCT Tax Track is for those with a BBA in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution. This track prepares students to be experts in taxation, information assurance, auditing, finance, fraud and managerial accounting.

The MACCT Tax Track requires 21 credits of core courses, 9 credits in the Taxation section and 3 credits of electives for you to choose.

Professional Track

For students without accounting backgrounds
33-39 credit hours

The MACCT Professional Track is designed for individuals with a non-accounting undergraduate degree who wish to enter public accounting as a certified professional. Students may be required to take 6 credit hours of introductory accounting coursework in addition to the MACCT curriculum.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the MACCT program must hold a bachelor's degree with at least a 3.0 GPA.

What is a rolling deadline?

We're accepting applications on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and spots will be filled accordingly. We encourage you to apply early to secure your spot. Applications submitted after all spots have been filled will be considered for the following term.

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BBA-MACCT Integrated Program

The BBA/MACCT program enables UNM BBA students to begin MACCT studies early, guaranteeing admission upon completion of the undergraduate degree and reducing the graduate degree's cost. Students admitted to this program will gain early admission to the MACCT, take graduate level courses in their senior year, earn a BBA degree with a concentration in accounting and a MACCT degree, and will also meet the requirements to take the CPA exam.

Suggested Timeline

For the first three years of university studies, you will pursue normal BBA in Accounting degree requirements, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, with a 3.5 GPA or higher for Cost Accounting and Financial Accounting I and II.
During the second semester of the third year of academic work, you will apply for admission to the MACCT program in the Anderson School.
In the fourth year of academic work, you will begin the first year of the MACCT program, completing 6 credits, and also completing the remaining requirements for your bachelor's degree.
In the fifth year of study, you will complete the remaining 27 credit hours in the MACCT program.

Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program

Scholarships are available for students interested in pursuing a master's program in accounting.

Spring 2025

Scholarship Best Consideration: October 1
Rolling Deadline/Best Consideration: November 1
What is a rolling deadline?

Program Details

Start Dates

Spring 2025: January 20, 2025
Length: Flexible - 18 months if attending full-time
Modality: Weekday evening in-person classes with tax classes online
Course Times: Monday-Thursday after 5 p.m.
2023-2024 Tuition: $805 per credit hour + student fees

*Rate changes decided by the UNM Board of Regents may be assessed for 2024-2025 Academic Year. Tuition and fee rates are subject to change.