Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics
Master of Accountancy
Prepare to help organizations or individuals budget and earn more with a Master of Accountancy from one of the top HBCUs in the nation.
At the core of every successful business or personal retirement plan is a skilled and knowledgeable accountant or team of accountants. From helping businesses run smoothly to guiding taxpayers through the complex process of understanding and filing taxes, accountants get it done.
Earning a Master of Accountancy from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is your key to unlocking fast-growing careers in diverse types of accounting and auditing. Work with experienced faculty and collaborate with peers to build essential professional skills that will help you stand out from the crowd, both on the job market and in your career.
The Master of Accountancy at N.C. A&T is historically sound and future-focused. This means that you will not only join a long tradition of respected HBCUs but also prepare to sit for accounting certifications that can lead to more positions and more responsibilities throughout your future career.
Why choose to earn your graduate accounting degree at N.C. A&T?
The graduate accountancy degree program at N.C. A&T builds on the success and reputation of our undergraduate accounting degree program—long recognized as one of the best among HBCUs. As a student in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics, you can graduate with confidence, knowing that your accounting degree is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and meets the highest standards for academic excellence and career preparation.
When you join our Master of Accountancy program, you’ll also benefit from:
A focus on professionalism. Learn to collaborate with and lead others. Master the knowledge and skills to sit for exams to earn accounting certifications. Build a solid network of professionals and peers who can help you as you grow and develop as an accounting professional.
Real-world work experience. As you progress through N.C. A&T’s accountancy degree program, you will have numerous opportunities to work as a research assistant, teaching assistant, or administrative assistant. This practical experience translates into research and work practice, as well as a robust resume, which can greatly help you stand out from other applicants for all types of accounting and auditing positions.
Dream. Career paths for Master of Accountancy graduates
There are so many rewarding types of accounting careers for graduates of our accounting degree program: From personal financial planning to corporate accountancy, you’ll have the expertise and experience to earn the accounting certifications you need for your specific interests and career goals. Students actively prepare to take the CPA exam even before graduation day.
Graduates from our accounting degree program have gone on to work at prestigious companies—including Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and KPMG International, among many others.
Some popular jobs for N.C. A&T accounting degree graduates include:
- Staff accountants
- Auditors
- Senior financial analysts
- Tax accountants
- Financial managers
If you are interested in further graduate study or advanced careers in health psychology, our program is also excellent preparation for a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in health psychology or clinical psychology.
Succeed. What Aggies have to say about the accounting degree program
“The new MACC program at N.C. A&T is a great fit for me. It incorporates preparation for the CPA exam, which is the main goal of most accounting degree graduates. It also provides us with the main skill sets that will be needed in our upcoming accounting careers.”
Cierra Greene, Master of Accountancy
Connect. Accountancy degree faculty
Both the undergraduate and Master of Accountancy program at N.C. A&T are nationally respected, thanks in large part to our amazing faculty. Most of our professors are licensed CPAs and active researchers and professionals in the accounting world.
Thanks to small classes sizes and engaging courses, you’ll enjoy plenty of chances to work closely with some of the leading accounting professionals in the country. For example, Dr. Kecia Williams Smith, MACC Director, was named one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting by the AICPA/CPA Practice Advisor. Dr.
Williams Smith brings her years of experience and mastery of accounting into her classes to inspire students and lead them into the future with confidence.
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Our 30-credit-hour graduate accounting degree program will prepare you to excel as a professionally certified accountant. Our courses are designed to give you the training and knowledge to earn major accounting certifications, including the Certified Public Accountant, the Certified Management Accountant, and the Certified Fraud Examiner accounting certifications.
N.C. A&T’s graduate accountancy degree program is unique among other HBCUs in that it is one of only four participating in the KPMG Master of Accounting Data and Analytics program, which brings relevant data analytics tools and analysis into the MACC curriculum to give students even more resources.
Every student in the accountancy degree program will take 24 credits of core courses to build a strong foundation in advanced topics in accounting and auditing. You will then take one management course and choose one course in economics, management, or marketing to tailor your degree to the types of accounting careers you’re interested in pursuing.
Learn more about the Master of Accountancy curriculum in the graduate catalog.
Explore. Scholarships and financial aid for Master of Accountancy students
Earning a graduate accountancy degree is a major investment in your future. That’s why we’re committed to investing in you with generous scholarships and grants that can help you pursue your education as affordably as possible.
Thanks to our partnerships with major organizations, we offer several prestigious monetary awards for students interested in different types of accounting and auditing. These include:
Learn more about financial awards at N.C. A&T
Discover. Programs related to the graduate accountancy degree program
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