Master of Accountancy

with a concentration in Financial Planning and Taxation

Location Offered 100% online and at Campbell's Raleigh Campus downtown

Length Our 36-hour program consists of just 12 courses.

Format Each course meets one night per week from 6 to 10 p.m.

About Our Program

The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program offers students a unique educational opportunity. In addition to earning the Master of Accountancy degree, graduates will have met the educational requirements for the Certified Financial Planner exam, the Certified Public Accountant exam and the Personal Financial Specialist exam. This combination of academic and professional credentials will serve a population of students who aspire to stand out among their peers, who favor a differentiated educational experience and who wish to significantly increase academic and professional expertise.

Explore Diverse Career Opportunities Work in public or private accounting, federal, state or local government, or not-for-profit organizations. Globalization, an increasingly complex tax and regulatory environment, and the growing economy will drive 10% growth for accounting professionals between 2016 and 2026.

Enter a Growing Field Pursue a career as a personal financial advisor. Because of the aging population and the increase in individual retirement accounts (replacing pension plans) the demand for personal financial advisors is expected to increase by nearly 15% through 2026.

Earn prestigious certifications Graduates meet the educational requirements to sit for the Certified Financial Planner exam CFP®, the Uniform CPA Examination® (CPA) and the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) exam.

The Campbell MAcc will transform the traditional accounting education by equipping our graduates with expertise in financial planning and taxation. No other MAcc program offers this combination of knowledge and skills — our graduates will be uniquely prepared for their career in accounting.

Dr. Pamela J. Strickland, CPA, Program Director