Degree Requirements

The Mason School of Business offers a one-year, full-time program leading to the degree of Master of Accounting. In order to earn the MAcc degree, students must satisfactorily complete thirty (30) credit hours of approved graduate course work comprised of core/required courses and electives. Graduation is contingent upon earning a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4-point scale.

This program is designed for each student to complete five core/required courses (10 credits) plus two approved electives (6 credits) in the Fall semester (as described in additional information). In the Spring semester, students have the flexibility to select 15 credits of electives to earn the desired emphasis. Areas of emphasis include: Taxation, Auditing & Assurance, Valuation & Advisory Services, Experiential, or Information Technology. 

Note: The process of having coursework approved for the W&M MAcc degree is separate from having coursework approved to satisfy the educational requirements that Virginia and other states have set for eligibility to obtain the CPA license. Students need to contact their respective Board of Accountancy for the requirements to sit for the CPA exam.