Master of Science in Accountancy
The Biggest Names in Accounting Have One Name in Common – Walsh
The top companies want the top people. That’s why Walsh graduates are in such high demand. The Walsh Master of Science in Accountancy (MAC) is designed to teach mastery of accounting concepts and financial analysis, while sharpening your analytical thinking and communication skills.
The Walsh MAC prepares students with a non-accounting* undergraduate degree for a career in corporate or private accounting. Students planning to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure may require additional general business coursework to satisfy education requirements. Learn more.
For students with an undergraduate accounting degree, the MAC offers three degree concentrations for in-demand skills and career tracks: data analytics, finance, and taxation.
*Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or CPA licensure may be eligible for a 30-credit program; please request information about the MAC
for accounting graduates.
The MAC for accounting graduates offers concentrations in:
- Data Analytics
- Finance
- Taxation
Learn more about the Walsh College Department of Accounting.
Why Walsh?
Faculty With Real-World Experience
95% of Walsh faculty have real-world experience in their area of expertise and 80% of our accounting faculty are licensed CPAs. You will learn from proven academic business minds who are working or have worked in the roles you may see yourself in one day.
Flexibility and Personal Attention
Schedule your education around your life. Programs may be delivered in a variety of formats including 100% online, in person, in a remote synchronous mode, or a combination. Connected classrooms let faculty, on-ground, and remote students interact in real time. No matter how you attend, you’ll receive personal attention in small class settings.
A Network of Support
Our knowledgeable, professional staff will be there to help from your first contact to the day you graduate. With
free tutoring, professional mentoring, and networking opportunities throughout the year, you’ll have the resources
you need for academic and professional success.
Lifetime Career Services
Walsh alumni can be found in nearly every Fortune 500 company in Michigan. Career Services has the tools, resources,
and experienced staff to help you find a new job, navigate a career change, or advance in your current role.
Year-round registration and four 11-week semesters let you plan your academic year in advance and progress through your program at a steady pace.
Master of Accountancy Courses
The Walsh MAC will help you master financial analysis and accounting fundamentals and equip you to:
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Analyze and prepare tax forms and statements for businesses.
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Manage assets, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and derivative securities.
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Advise in raising and investing money, capital structuring, and capital budgeting.
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Perform audits of various industries and businesses.
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Direct in security and investment management.
Overview, Courses, and Graduation Requirements
Admission Requirements
MAC program applicants must:
- Possess an undergraduate degree or higher from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE), www.chea.org. Credits completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org).
- Have cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.750 or better on a 4.000 scale. (Applicants with a GPA of 2.000 to 2.749 will be admitted provisionally.)
- No GMAT or GRE required.
What Our Graduates Are Saying
"Walsh is THE authority in business and accounting education in metro Detroit. I'm proud to be an alumna.”
Regina Nock, BAC '11, MAC '12
Senior Accountant, Freedman & Goldberg CPAs, PC
“For me, it was significant to learn about real-life experience in the business world. At Walsh, you get a balance between what is in the book and what happens in real life. The Walsh experience prepares students for the real world and that is important.”
Ivan Guner, MSA '84
Senior Vice President, Global Business Finance, Oracle Corporation
Career Changes Can Come Anytime
Marta Salij (MAC '16) discusses why she decided to change careers after 20 years in journalism and why she chose Walsh to help her make that change.
Why Study Accounting?
Walsh faculty discuss the importance of accounting across all industries and the career opportunities available to those who carry this distinguished degree.
Employment Opportunities
Every business needs a good accountant. 1,000 companies recruit at Walsh, and our students are hired by firms listed in the Crain’s Book of Lists, including the Big 4. Walsh alumni work in nearly every Fortune 500 company in Michigan, and with lifelong career services, you’ll have the tools and resources to help you find a new job, navigate a career change, or advance in your current role with personal attention and experienced staff.
Join the Walsh Family
Your network is a valuable asset. Make new connections by joining the Walsh Accounting & Taxation Student Organization (ATSO), which is open to all current and prospective Walsh students. The ATSO connects you with fellow students and provides real-life, hands on experience through volunteer opportunities with the Accounting Aid Society.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).