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Dual Master of Science in Accountancy and Master of Business Administration (MAC/MBA)

Program Requirements

 

Dual MAC/MBA Core Courses

ACC 503FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS

3
ACC 506ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

3
ACC 511BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

3
ACC 512GOVERNMENT & NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACCOUNTING

3
ACC 515AUDITING

3
ACC 519ADVANCED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

3
COM 510LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION

3
FIN 500PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE

3
IT 520TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, RISK MANAGEMENT, & CYBERSECURITY LEADERSHIP

3
MGT 600LEADING A RESILIENT & DIVERSE WORKFORCE

3
MKT 550MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS

3
TAX 595TAX AND BUSINESS TAXATION I

3
TAX 596TAX AND BUSINESS TAXATION II

3
TAX 598TAX RETURN SEMINAR

3

Dual MAC/MBA Additional Electives (if needed)

Choose from any 500-600 level course not already required.

Dual MAC/MBA Electives

Choose two courses from the following:
ACC 578ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES

3
ACC 584UNIFORM CPA EXAM REVIEW-FAR

3
ACC 585CPA EXAM REVIEW-REGULATION

3
BL 558LEGAL ESSENTIALS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

3
QM 520BUSINESS ANALYTICS

3

Dual MAC/MBA Foundation Courses

Foundation courses may not be required for students depending on their undergraduate degree or credits earned at another institution. Each student will get a personalized evaluation of their academic history to ensure they take only the courses they need to complete their degree. Foundation courses that are not required do not need to be replaced by another course in the program.

ACC 500FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

3
ACC 501INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I

3
ACC 502INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II

3
MGT 502FOUNDATIONS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

3

Notes:
Courses cannot be used more than once to satisfy multiple requirements.

No more than six credits allowed in directed study, practicum, and/or internship.

Electives or concentrations from subsequent catalogs are permitted.

Online Course Orientation
The free and no credit Moodle orientation (MDL*001*R1) is mandatory for all students. MDL*001*R1 must be taken prior to the start of the first course.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete the prescribed requirements to graduate with a master’s degree from Walsh College.

  • Complete the program of study within a period of 60 calendar months (five years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh College transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the dean of academics or designee.
  • Earn a minimum 48 graduate semester credit hours, which may include up to a maximum of 12 semester credit hours of advanced standing, therefore requiring 36 semester credit hours of core and concentration credits in residence in the MAC/MBA program.
  • Earn a minimum of 15 semester credit hours in residence in accounting and tax coursework.
  • Earn a grade of “C” (2.000) or better in each course counted towards graduation.
  • Achieve a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.000) or better within the degree requirements at Walsh College.
  • Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation. Students can make an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.
  • Students can view their degree completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the portal and clicking on “My Progress.”