Master of Accounting (MACC)
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In the 18-month Master of Accounting (MACC) program at Olin, students develop the skills necessary to enter the growing and dynamic fields of public accounting, corporate accounting, consulting, and financial services.
The MACC degree requires the completion of 33 credits. This includes 16.5 credits of core required courses, 1.5 credits of experiential learning, and 15 credits of electives. Of those 15 credits of electives, 10.5 must be STEM-designated electives. Areas of focus include auditing, taxes, ethical decision making in accounting, and business analysis using financial statements. Experiential courses built into the curriculum give MACC students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience.
Note: Graduates of the MACC program who have completed a standard 120-credit bachelor's degree in accounting may earn the 150 cumulative credits needed to sit for the CPA exam.
Orientation Programs
All Specialized Master’s Programs students kick off their degrees with a multipronged orientation program designed to prepare them for academic, personal and professional success.
Students will participate in various online and in-person orientation activities prior to beginning their fall semester at Olin. SMP Start is a set of online modules that introduce students to the ins and outs of Washington University including policies and procedures, health and wellness, leadership opportunities, and more. SMP Orientation Week includes workshops, events, and cohort overviews including introductions to faculty and advisors. This week is set up to help students with their final preparations before the start of their first semester. Orientation includes career sessions, which serve as catalysts for students to help them get started in their career search. These programs are packed with opportunities for students to bond with their program cohort and to connect with their peers in all of the Specialized Master's Programs.
Students new to the United States may have the opportunity to participate in Passport, during which they will acclimate to the Olin Business School culture and strengthen their English and business communication skills.
Simultaneously, students will complete required online, asynchronous foundation courses to bolster their background and maximize their academic preparation before the start of their degree program.
Master of Accounting (MACC) Required Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 503 | Business Analysis Using Financial Statements | 1.5 |
| ACCT 503B | Advanced Business Analysis Using Financial Statements | 1.5 |
| ACCT 555 | Accounting Policy and Research | 3 |
| ACCT 562 | Financial Accounting II (Intermediate Acct) | 3 |
| ACCT 563 | Financial Accounting III (Advanced Accounting) | 3 |
| ACCT 564 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 572E | Taxation of Business Entities | 3 |
| MGT 560F | Professional Business Communication | 1.5 |
Master of Accounting STEM Elective Courses
Students must complete a minimum of 10.5 credits of STEM elective courses from the following list:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 500D | Fraud Prevention and Internal Controls | 1.5 |
| ACCT 500E | Information Technology Control and Audit | 1.5 |
| ACCT 500G | Analysis of Financial Institutions and Financial Instruments | 1.5 |
| ACCT 500J | Not-For-Profit Accounting | 1.5 |
| ACCT 5002 | Strategic Cost Analysis | 1.5 |
| ACCT 502 | Managerial Control Systems | 1.5 |
| ACCT 505 | Advances in Management Accounting | 1.5 |
| ACCT 507 | Financial Issues in Leasing | 1.5 |
| ACCT 509 | Tax and Business Strategy: A Planning Approach | 1.5 |
| ACCT 510E | Financial Reporting & Assurance in a Blockchain World | 1.5 |
| ACCT 567 | Taxation of Individuals | 3 |
| ACCT 570 | International Financial Reporting Standards | 1.5 |
| ACCT 575E | International Taxation | 1.5 |
| DAT 561 | Introduction to Python and Data Science | 3 |
Other Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 500M | Ethics I | 1.5 |
| ACCT 500N | Ethics II | 1.5 |
| MGT 511A | Law and Business Management | 1.5 |
| MGT 511B | Legal Issues at Business Stages | 1.5 |
Experiential Courses
MACC students must take at least 1.5 credits of experiential courses.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 5675 | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance | 1.5 |
| MGT 501P | CEL Practicum | 3 |
| MGT 501T | Taylor Community Consulting Program | 3 |
| MGT 501V | Applied Problem Solving for Organizations | 1.5 |
| MGT 551E | Internship, Business and Application | 1.5 |