Ohio University - Master of Accountancy

Ohio University College of Business offers an online Master of Accountancy (MAcc) with three entry points depending on the bachelor’s degree earned. The Accounting Graduate Track is designed for those with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. The Business Graduate Track is designed for those with a non-accounting business bachelor’s degree. These students complete four additional accounting bridge courses. The Non-Business Graduate Track is designed for those with a non-accounting and non-business bachelor’s degree. These students complete the core courses, the accounting bridge courses, plus four general business courses.

The MS in Accountancy covers topics such as data evaluation, quantitative analysis, accounting technology, fraud examination, ethics, auditing, and forensic accounting. In addition, students in all tracks are prepared to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam upon graduation.

The MS in Accountancy program begins in the fall, spring, or summer. Students with a bachelor’s in accounting degree complete the MAcc in five semesters. Those with a non-accounting business bachelor’s complete the degree in seven semesters. The Non-Business Graduate Track takes 7.5 semesters to complete. The MAcc courses are delivered online. Students are required to visit campus once for a weekend-long Professional Development Workshop. This workshop may be attended several times and students are encouraged to do so more than once.

Ohio University utilizes the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) and offers courses asynchronously with weekly assignments. Students participate in discussion boards and use other multimedia tools offered through Blackboard to interact with faculty and fellow students. Students services include free online tutoring, library services, an advisor, success coaching, and 24/7 technical support.

The Accounting Graduate Track comprises 30 credits. Students complete core accounting courses and data analytics courses. The core accounting courses include Advanced Managerial Accounting and Decision Making; Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services; Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination; Financial Accounting Theory and Research; Income Tax Research, Planning, and Special Topics; Professional Ethics and Communication for Accountants; and Contemporary Topics in Accounting. Data analytics courses include Descriptive Analytics; Prescriptive Analytics; and Predictive Analytics.

The Business Graduate Track comprises 42 credits and requires completion of the core and data analytics courses plus four accounting bridge courses. These include Intermediate Accounting Concepts; Advanced Accounting Concepts I-II; and Accounting for Executives.

The Non-Business Graduate Track comprises 45 credits. Students in this track complete the core accounting courses listed for the advanced track, the accounting bridge courses for the general track, and four general business courses: Descriptive Analytics; Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management; Managerial Finance; and Operations Management. This track does not include Prescriptive Analytics or Predictive Analytics.

Ohio University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The online Master of Accountancy program is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).