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Accounting, M.Acc.

The Department of Accounting offers a flexible Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) degree program that develops students' decision-making and communication skills and provides a path to professional accounting certifications.

MTSU's M.Acc. program has an excellent reputation in the business community, and our students are heavily recruited by top companies like Deloitte, EY, HCA Healthcare, Tractor Supply Co., and more. The first-time pass rate on the CPA exam for MTSU Master of Accountancy students is among the highest for universities in the Middle Tennessee area.

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"I'm In!" Accounting Lab provides a specialized place for accounting students to study and get free tutoring

MTSU Accounting has a lab and library just for accounting tutoring and studying! The accounting lab (BAS N428) is available 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday. For current tutoring hours, go to Student Information. The "I'm In! Accounting Lab" was made possible by a generous donation from Accounting professor Sandy Benson in memory of her late husband, who was enthusiastically up for any challenge in hopes that accounting students would approach their challenges the same way.

Obtaining dual AACSB Accreditation positions the MTSU Accounting program among the upper echelon, representing the top 1.5% of accounting programs globally

The Jennings A. Jones College of Business holds the coveted double accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. That designation is synonymous with quality and excellence. In addition, the college's Department of Accounting recently received a reaffirmation of its accreditation from the AACSB. This is an additional departmental reaccreditation, making it one of only 194 university accounting programs worldwide with that distinction and signifying top-drawer faculty who put teaching first.

News Briefs

"I'm In!" Accounting Lab provides a specialized place for accounting students to study and get free tutoring

MTSU Accounting has a lab and library just for accounting tutoring and studying! The accounting lab (BAS N428) is available 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday. For current tutoring hours, go to Student Information. The "I'm In! Accounting Lab" was made possible by a generous donation from Accounting professor Sandy Benson in memory of her late husband, who was enthusiastically up for any challenge in hopes that accounting students would approach their challenges the same way.

Obtaining dual AACSB Accreditation positions the MTSU Accounting program among the upper echelon, representing the top 1.5% of accounting programs globally

The Jennings A. Jones College of Business holds the coveted double accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. That designation is synonymous with quality and excellence. In addition, the college's Department of Accounting recently received a reaffirmation of its accreditation from the AACSB. This is an additional departmental reaccreditation, making it one of only 194 university accounting programs worldwide with that distinction and signifying top-drawer faculty who put teaching first.

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Career opportunities for individuals earning a Master of Accountancy degree (M.Acc.) can be found in areas such as: 

  • Auditing 
  • Corporate reporting, budgeting, and analysis 
  • Criminal investigation, fraud, and forensics 
  • Governmental Accounting 
  • Healthcare costing 
  • Nonprofit management 
  • Sports/entertainment administration 
  • Tax consulting  

Employers of MTSU Accounting alumni include

  • Acadia Healthcare 
  • AmSurg 
  • Carr, Riggs & Ingram 
  • Comptroller’s Office, State of Tennessee 
  • Crosslin & Associates 
  • Crowe LLP 
  • Defense Contract Audit Agency 
  • Deloitte 
  • Dempsey Vantrease & Follis 
  • EY 
  • FMC CPAs 
  • FORVIS 
  • HCA Healthcare  
  • Iasis Healthcare 
  • Jobe Hastings 
  • KPMG 
  • KraftCPAs 
  • LBMC 
  • Maggart & Associates 
  • NHC 
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) 
  • Puryear & Noonan 
  • Winnett and Associates 

 

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Learn more about the MTSU Master of Accountancy by filling out this form and downloading a program brochure. You can also call us toll-free at 888-891-6780 to talk with one of our enrollment representatives.

The MTSU Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) is a complete accounting education that prepares students to be true accounting professionals.

Our program immerses students in advanced accounting techniques while equipping them with practical experience using industry-standard tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, and Excel.

Beyond learning specific toolsets, students also expand on the broader skills that empower them to excel as key business partners and advisors. They sharpen their analytical thinking, enhance their communication skills, and deepen their understanding of the ethics and rules underpinning their decisions. These are the qualities that uniquely position our graduates for advancement and prepare them for enduring career success.

This accounting master’s degree is designed with flexibility in mind, with many options to shape the coursework and the degree experience to personal goals.

This includes making choices around:

  • On-campus and online courses
  • Part-time and full-time coursework
  • Asynchronous and synchronous components
  • Daytime and late afternoon/evening class times
  • A tax specialization option
  • CPA review for degree credit

We take pride in our student-focused approach. The Department of Accounting works one-on-one with each student to create a custom degree plan. Our faculty and staff go out of their way to help students succeed academically and professionally.

Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced accountant seeking to elevate your expertise with advanced skills, our program is designed to cater to your unique needs, equipping you with necessary prerequisites, and transforming your past accomplishments into valuable accounting skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Master of Accountancy degree?

A Master of Accountancy provides students with an advanced knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications. The curriculum typically includes coursework in areas such as auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business law, and management accounting.

Comprehensive programs like MTSU’s Master of Accountancy not only hone technical accounting skills but also feature coursework that cultivates strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, stakeholder communication skills, and client relationship management.


Is a Master of Accountancy the same as a Master of Business Administration? Should I get an M.B.A. or M.Acc. degree?

We recommend a M.Acc. degree if you are pursuing a professional accounting career. A specialized master’s program offers focused training that far exceeds the accounting instruction in a general M.B.A. curriculum, which is often limited to a few courses or a specialty track. This targeted knowledge can boost your appeal to employers that specifically want accounting expertise, especially for roles that require an understanding of complex financial techniques or sophisticated tools.

If you want to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), the M.Acc. provides a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the knowledge tested by the CPA exam. The M.Acc. degree also often satisfies the additional educational requirements for CPA certification, making it a more direct path to this credential than an M.B.A. Some programs like MTSU’s M.Acc. even offer course credit for CPA exam prep.


Is the Master of Accountancy program full-time or part-time?

Both options are available—it is up to the student to choose how many courses they would like to take each semester. Some students take as few as 3 credit hours (about one course) per semester, while others take up to 12 credit hours (about four courses) per semester.

Full-time students can complete the program in as little as one year. Part-time students usually take two to three years to complete the program.

Browse our full list of FAQs, including questions about applying to the program, the M.Acc. experience, and career outcomes.


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