Program Description:

The Online Master of Accounting (OMAcc) degree is designed for those looking to get ahead in their career. This includes a myriad of positions, such as a public accountant, corporate accountant, auditor, fraud examiner, financial analyst, and more-positions that are in high demand. The OMAcc degree is intended to provide our students with a solid foundation in accounting and awareness of cutting-edge best practices and contemporary challenges. Our goals are to build our students’ knowledge of “the language of business” and offer courses that provide the professional and technical skills needed to excel in the continually changing world of accounting.

The OMAcc program blends the best of William & Mary - a Public Ivy education, world-class faculty, small classes, and a global community of peers - with a program designed exclusively for online students. Students connect to a community that extends far beyond the classroom to grow their network. The online learning environment - which is always accessible through a mobile app and online course room - is designed to deliver the flexibility students need to accommodate the other demands of their lives.

A Master of Accounting degree is also a very important step towards becoming a certified public accountant (CPA), which is the most well-known credential of competency in the accounting profession. In order to sit for the CPA exam, most states require students obtain a total of 150 hours of coursework–which equates to five years of school-as well as specific accounting and business credits. Thus, one of the goals of the online MAcc is to help our students make progress toward fulfilling CPA coursework requirements. 

Academic Calendar:

To view specific dates for the current Academic Calendar, please refer to the program website for current calendar dates.

Format:

Degree Completion Time - 4 semesters of core classes 

Credits required for Online MAcc - 32 

Students are required to have a computer with internet access and a webcam.

Fact Sheet:

The Online Master of Accounting program is a part-time program comprising 32 credits of coursework over four semesters and 8 credits of pre-requisite foundational coursework. Foundational pre-requisites can be waived pending approval of prior academic experience. Students take two 7.5 weeks classes in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The core courses are designed to be completed in four semesters. A one-credit on-campus Residency is optional for students. Classes are asynchronous and are accessible by web or mobile application.

Admissions Requirements:

William & Mary seeks dynamic and driven applicants, professionals who are looking to push the boundaries of expectation. Our students challenge the status quo. They find opportunity in uncertainty. They are ready to make a difference and redefine what it means to be a leader. Applicants are accepted from a wide range of academic fields and professional disciplines. Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university and a “Principles of Accounting” course in which the student earned a C or better or equivalent. William & Mary offers a free Financial Accounting Fundamentals tutorial. This tutorial offers a quick pathway for applicants without an accounting background to fulfill this requirement.

Applicants must submit an online application that includes the following: 

1. Transcripts for all conferred degrees
2. Current resume or CV
3. Two professional recommendations
4. Interviews are offered by invitation

Admissions Deadlines:

Visit Online MAcc Admissions for more information.

Online MAcc Tuition & Fees:

Please visit the William & Mary Student Accounts website for information about Online MAcc tuition and fees.