MAcc stands for Master of Accountancy, a one-year graduate program that will prepare you to pass the CPA exam and for accounting careers. By earning the master's in accounting, you'll open up job opportunities in public accounting, industry, government and nonprofits.

The TROY Master of Accountancy can be completed in one year of full-time study.

To be admitted into the TROY program, you need to meet the requirements as listed in the academic catalog, including earning an undergraduate degree in business. If you have a non-business or non-accounting undergraduate degree, you may need to complete some foundational courses in business and accounting before you enroll in any graduate courses.

If you're a finance professional who wants to advance your career with a master's degree, there are many reasons to choose a Master of Accountancy over an MBA:

• Gain in-depth knowledge in the field of accounting: An MBA offers a breadth of knowledge for a range of careers. A master of accountancy offers a depth of knowledge specifically for the field of accounting so you can develop the expertise you need to move your accounting career forward.

• Prepare to become a CPA: If you want to become a CPA, a master of accountancy can provide you with the coursework and skills to pass the CPA exam and meet the educational requirements for licensure.

• Finish in less time: You can finish your MAcc in less time than an MBA. At TROY, you can complete your master of accountancy in as little as a year.

• Get admitted without experience: While an MBA program may require prior business experience, an MAcc degree program can accept students without a professional accounting background or undergraduate accounting degree.