Master of Accounting

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Why Study Accounting at UAB?

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The objective of the Master of Accounting Program (M.Ac.) is to further develop in students the skills required for success in the accounting profession. The program is designed for those individuals with a knowledge base in accounting and business who desire to broaden their communication, interpersonal, technological, and applied research skills. Courses are offered in the classroom primarily in an evening format, completely online, or a combination of both. High-achieving UAB accounting undergraduate students interested in pursuing the M.Ac. degree should look into the UAB Fast-Track Master of Accounting Program.  

Highlights of UAB Master of Accounting Program

• Accounting degree can be earned completely online, in the traditional classroom primarily in an evening format, or a combination of both.  

• Master of Accounting with an Internal Auditing Concentration allows students to focus their studies.

• Practical hands-on-learning experiences for students.

• Year-round internships provide opportunities to explore career options and gain valuable experience.

• Generous scholarship support is available for students.

• Fast-track Master of Accounting Program rewards high-achieving UAB undergraduate accounting students interested in pursuing a Master of Accounting degree.

• Annual Accounting Boot Camp prepares students for placement success.

• Beta Alpha Psi (student honor society) and National Association of Black Accountants chapters host open meetings and banquets throughout the year including the annual Meet-the-Firms event.

• Award winning faculty who are extremely active and connected in the professional business community.

• Career placement at all worldwide Big 4 accounting firms, regional and local CPA firms, along with corporations and government. We have graduates all over the world!

• First of 18 accounting programs in the U.S. to receive separate accounting accreditation by AACSB International (Only 3 in Alabama and 176 in the world!)

• One of the first five schools in the U.S. (only 41 worldwide) designated as an Internal Audit Education Partner by The Institute of Internal Auditors.