Master of Accountancy (MAcct)
General Graduate Program Requirements
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The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing.
The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any requirement is C. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY
- The mission of the University of Montana Master of Accountancy (M.Acct.) program is to provide breadth and depth in accounting, auditing, taxation, and business to develop a high level of technical knowledge, technology awareness, and leadership capability for advancement in the accounting profession and other related business careers.
- The two-semester program covers 30 credits. Students will complete a rigorous accounting core (15 credits) and have flexibility in choosing electives (15 credits), including internships and courses in the hottest topics facing accounting professionals.
- When combined with an undergraduate accounting degree from most accredited institutions, our program results in 150 total credit hours of education, qualifying most students for CPA licensure following successful completion of all parts of the CPA exam and fulfillment of experience requirements for licensure in their state.
- Students will master both technical and soft skills such as teamwork and communication by frequently working together on projects and cases. We build the review for the CPA exam into the curriculum and help students schedule the exam as a part of the program.
Course Requirements
- M.Acct. students may take up to three credits of any MBA elective courses and up to six MBA elective courses in total. The additional 3 credits of MBA elective credits should be related to the student's planned/desired field of employment and must be approved by the Graduate Program Director prior to registration.
- All students must pass an exit exam at the end of the program to graduate.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ACTG 610 | Accounting & Data Analytics | 3 |
| ACTG 615 | Accounting Theory | 3 |
| ACTG 616 | Advanced Financial Topics | 3 |
| ACTG 631 | Advanced Tax | 3 |
| ACTG 641 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 15 credits of elective courses. Possible courses include: | 15 | |
| Advanced Income Tax Practicum | ||
| Contemporary Accounting Problems | ||
| Seminar (Sustainability Reporting) | ||
| Seminar (Tax & Business Strategy) | ||
| Seminar (Professional Writing) | ||
| Seminar (Fraud & Forensics) | ||
| Seminar (Tax Research) | ||
| Internship | ||
MBA | Various MBA Electives | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |