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Prepare for professional accounting careers through advanced graduate coursework, CPA-focused preparation and applied learning built for the next step in your business career.
Program Snapshot
Graduate credit hours
Average completion time in months
One admission cycle per academic year
Texas CPA exam preparation
Program Overview
The Master of Accountancy is designed for students preparing for careers in professional accounting fields and for practicing accountants who want to deepen their expertise.
The program develops advanced accounting knowledge, professional writing, analytical skill and preparation for a dynamic business environment.
Students with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an AACSB-accredited business school may enter the graduate course of study without completing additional leveling coursework.
Graduate Pathway
Confirm accounting background, leveling requirements and admission materials.
Complete graduate coursework in accounting, tax, auditing, analytics and ethics.
Use the degree structure to support Texas CPA educational requirements.
Prepare for roles in public accounting, corporate accounting, tax, audit and related fields.
Credit hours
Graduate coursework designed to support professional accounting preparation.
Courses
Graduate accounting courses and a capstone experience.
Admission cycle
One intake per academic year.
Career preparation
Designed to help students meet educational requirements for the CPA exam in Texas.
Program Value
The MAcc connects advanced accounting coursework with the professional expectations of accounting careers, CPA preparation and long-term career development.
Develop graduate-level accounting knowledge across core areas of the profession.
Use the degree structure to support preparation for Texas CPA exam educational requirements.
Build communication, writing, analytics and research skills expected in accounting careers.
Prepare for opportunities in public accounting, corporate accounting, audit, tax and related fields.
Curriculum
The MAcc degree plan includes graduate accounting coursework and a capstone course designed to strengthen professional accounting preparation.
The sample sequence below follows the planned course order for students entering in the fall.
Courses 01–04
ACCT 5302
ACCT 5321
ACCT 5323
ACCT 5314
Courses 05–08
ACCT 5322
ACCT 5324
ACCT 5329
ACCT 5340
Courses 09–10
ACCT 5328
ACCT 5391
This sequence is provided as a planning guide. Students should consult the official catalog and graduate advisor for the most current degree requirements and course availability.
Applicants should submit all required materials before an admission decision can be made.
Students with questions about leveling requirements should consult the graduate accounting advisor.
The MAcc program has a fall-only admission cycle.
Fall application deadline: July 1
Additional Pathways
Students can explore the MAcc, the Certificate of Accountancy or the Fast Track pathway depending on academic background and career goals.
The Certificate of Accountancy is designed for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an AACSB-accredited business school and want focused graduate accounting preparation.
The BBA Accounting/MAcc Fast Track program allows qualified undergraduate students to begin graduate coursework while completing the bachelor’s degree.
Application note: GMAT scores are not required for the Certificate of Accountancy or MAcc Fast Track.
Questions
Answers to common questions about program structure, preparation and admission.
Yes. The MAcc is a 30-credit-hour degree designed to provide coursework that supports the educational requirements needed to sit for the CPA exam in Texas.
The average completion time is 12 to 18 months. Individual timelines may vary based on course load and whether students follow the planned fall, spring and summer sequence.
Yes. Classes meet on weekday evenings and Saturdays.
Students who have not completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an AACSB-accredited business school should consult the graduate accounting advisor about leveling requirements.
Admitted students may have the opportunity to apply for teaching assistant positions within the college or other university departments.
Questions about admission, advising, application steps or program fit can be directed to the UTEP Graduate Business Center.
Admission and Advising
Woody L. Hunt College of Business
Business Administration Building
500 W. University Ave.
El Paso, TX 79968
Phone: 915-747-7768
Email: macc@utep.edu
Apply to the Master of Accountancy and build the advanced accounting preparation, professional skill and career direction to move toward your next opportunity.