Degree Requirements: 30 Credit Hours

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Accounting program is competitive. The admissions committee looks at a variety of criteria that measure the candidate’s potential for being a successful graduate student and organizational leader. To apply, applicants must have:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution (Official transcripts from all credit-granting institutions attended must be submitted).
• Statement of Purpose essay describing the applicant’s potential for success in the program.
• Resume detailing both work experience and education.
• TOEFL or IELTS scores (if applicant does not hold a degree from a program or university where English is the official language of instruction).
• Completed application form.
• Completed employer sponsor agreement (AMAcc program only).

Georgia Southern is a military-friendly institution. Additional consideration is given to applicants with service in any military branch, reserve unit, or National Guard (active, retired, or prior service; Form DD 214 #4 required). Admission decisions are made shortly after a complete application has been received. Submit the application online at the College of Graduate Studies website.

Graduate Transfer or Transient Credit

The Parker College of Business accepts graduate transfer or transient credit from AACSB accredited programs.  The college also accepts credits for prior learning (CPL) related to, for example, military service, work experience, and professional certifications.  All requests for these types of credit are subject to applicable university requirements and must be reviewed and approved by the MAcc Program Advisor.

Campus MAcc Requirements: 30 Credit Hours

The campus (MAcc) option is designed for students who prefer in-person instruction on the Statesboro Campus.  The curriculum includes 15 credit hours of accounting and business law and 15 credit hours of electives so that students can personalize their program of study to fit their career objectives. Combined, the Georgia Southern University BBA in Accounting and Master of Accounting programs meet Georgia’s 150-hour education requirement for certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).  Students choosing this option also have more convenient access to the resources available on campus, including career services, student organizations, and live networking opportunities. Finally, this option provides students the opportunity to study and pass the CPA Exam (or other certification) before launching their career.

Prerequisites

Applicants must present evidence of satisfactory completion (a minimum grade of “C”) of the following course content:

General Business:

• Accounting Principles (Financial and Managerial)
• Economics (Macroeconomics and Microeconomics)
• Corporate Finance
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Business
• Management Principles
• Marketing Principles
• Business Statistics

Accounting:

• Intermediate Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Income Tax
• Accounting Information Systems
• Auditing

WebMAcc Requirements: 30 Credit Hours

The WebMAcc option is ideal for working professionals who want to pursue a master’s degree without disrupting their personal and work lives. The program is delivered entirely online, allowing students to complete coursework at their own pace and on their own schedule. The WebMAcc option consists of ten 3-credit hour courses offered to support the following progression: two courses each fall and spring term and one course each summer for two consecutive years. Georgia Southern University considers the WebMAcc to be a full-time program.

Prerequisites

Applicants must present evidence of satisfactory completion (a minimum grade of “C”) of the following course content:

General Business:

• No general business courses are required for the WebMAcc option. However, students who plan to take the Uniform CPA Examination should know that most jurisdictions include general business course requirements as part of the education requirement to take the exam. Applicants should check with their respective jurisdiction (state accountancy boards, etc.) for specific requirements.

Accounting:

• Intermediate Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Income Tax
• Accounting Information Systems

Apprenticeship MAcc (AMAcc) Requirements: 30 Credit Hours

The Apprenticeship MAcc (AMAcc) option is an accounting apprenticeship that allows students to complete their degree online while working full-time as an employee in a CPA firm or other sponsoring organization. The AMAcc option is time-and-cost-effective for students as the sponsors provide time to study during business hours and pay all or most of the costs of the degree, including, for example, tuition and fees, CPA Review Course, and CPA Exam-related fees. The AMAcc option is designed for non-accounting business majors, non-business majors, and working professionals who are interested in pursuing a career in accounting as a CPA.

Prerequisites

Applicants must present evidence of satisfactory completion (a minimum grade of “C”) of the following course content:

General Business:

• Financial Accounting Principles (3 Credit Hours)
• Managerial Accounting Principles (3 Credit Hours)
• MAcc Program Advisor approved general business course (3 Credit Hours)
• MAcc Program Advisor approved general business course (3 Credit Hours)

Accounting:

• Intermediate Accounting I (3 Credit Hours)
• Intermediate Accounting II (3 Credit Hours)
• Income Tax (3 Credit Hours)
• Accounting Information Systems (3 Credit Hours)

Academic Intervention and Advisement

Graduate Academic Intervention Policy

Graduate business students who are placed on academic probation by the university will be placed on Academic Intervention by the Parker College of Business Graduate Programs Office until they are no longer on probation. Within 30 days of being notified by the Registrar’s office or Graduate School, the student must complete and submit the Parker Graduate Academic Improvement Plan (PGAIP) form to their program advisor. The form requires students to identify the top two factors contributing to their academic difficulty and then requires them to list two specific actions that they will take during the next semester to address those factors. Next, the form requires students to determine the actions that are required to return to good academic standing. The form is reviewed by the program advisor who will meet with the student if necessary. The student’s progress on the PGAIP will guide the program when reviewing an appeal for reinstatement if a student is placed on academic exclusion. Failure to complete the PGAIP form will weigh negatively toward the program’s decision to support a reinstatement appeal.

Advisement

Graduate students are advised by their program. Graduate students should reach out to their graduate program director for information regarding the structures in place to facilitate advisement. For more information visit Graduate Academic Advisement. Graduate students can also contact the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies for more information about their program director.

Phone: 912-478-COGS (2647)
Email: gradschool@georgiasouthern.edu