Master of Accounting

Prepare for an exciting business career by learning valuable accounting skills.

Whether you’re interested in public accounting, corporate accounting, or financial services, our Master of Accounting degree (MAcc) prepares you to enter a dynamic and growing field. Take advantage of the flexibility of our curriculum — 16.5 of the required 33 credit hours are electives — to build a strong accounting foundation. Experiential opportunities for accounting students are also available.

Real-world learning

Gaining real-world experience in your graduate program is essential. That’s why all specialized master’s students are required to take an experiential learning course during their program. Through our Center for Experiential Learning, you'll gain valuable, hands-on experience and build meaningful relationships with decision-makers near and far. Whether you work with a Fortune 500 company, startup, or nonprofit, you build your resume and enhance your leadership and problem-solving skills.

Another way to round out your academics with hands-on experience is the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

Career services

At WashU Olin, you receive personalized support from our team of certified career coaches in our Center for Career Engagement. Through 1:1 and group coaching sessions, career fairs, workshops, alumni networking events, and much more, you are well-prepared to succeed in your chosen field. And as a WashU alum, you’ll be joining a network of supportive and engaged alumni making an impact around the world.

Some career paths for this program include: 

• Accountant
• Tax Associate
• Financial Analyst
• Tax Staff
• Assurance Staff
• Internal Auditor
• Consultant
• Research Associate