MACC — Penn State Smeal MACC

The Master of Accounting from the Penn State Smeal College of Business is an accelerated master's program designed for rising college juniors and seniors. By partnering with Smeal, you will cultivate specialized knowledge in data analytics within the accounting profession as well as financial reporting, analytics, and statement analysis.

Upon completion, you will have the technical competence and the necessary credit hours to confidently sit for the CPA Exam, marking the beginning of your career as a modern accounting professional.

Complete in one year or less at Penn State's University Park campus
STEM-designated
Satisfy the 150-credit hour requirement for CPA Licensure
Gain practical experience during a 16-week internship
Leverage strong corporate connections with the Big Four accounting firms and more
No GMAT required
Taught by experienced, world-class faculty

Penn State Smeal Master of Accounting

Let's go into business, together.

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Don't just take our word for it.

"Smeal is an institution that has more to offer than just an education. It consists of a community that is willing to support you, grow with you, and make you into a better all-around person. By choosing the Smeal MAcc, the possibilities seem endless, and I know that I am on the path to success."

-Ariana Ibelli '22
External Audit Assurance Associate

"This is a technical program that equips you to identify, analyze, and complete modern accounting issues. I choose to enroll to further enhance my accounting and business skills. Additionally, it prepared me and my classmates for the CPA exam with its advanced classes."

-Michael Caldwell '21
Financial Analyst

"The knowledgeable faculty made the coursework exciting and were incredibly influential in guiding our future goals. Being a part of this community and gaining the education I did has pushed me to continuously grow as a leader and mentor to those around me"

-Hannah Kumar '22
Finance Leadership Development Program Candidate

Typical MAcc
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Fall Semester

Begin the 16-week semester in August with a mix of chosen electives and core sources

Spring Semester

Gain real-world experience in the field by completing an accounting-related internship

Summer Semester

Complete the second half of your coursework
Graduate with your degree in August

Why partner with Penn State Smeal?

Earn two master's degrees in two years.

Penn State Smeal offers the ability to stack* multiple master's degrees and add specializations by waiving overlapping classes so you can build a learning plan as unique as your ambitions.

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*Federal financial aid may only be used to pay for credits used to satisfy degree requirements. For more information on financial aid, please visit www.psu.edu and select "Costs and Aid".

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Dedicated graduate career support at all levels.

As a Smeal master's student, you can leverage both the career resources available through the University and personalized support exclusively provided to our graduate community. We're here to help you develop your career strategy and connect you with top recruiters, including the Big Four.

Reputation matters.

The AACSB-accredited Penn State Smeal College of Business is an internationally ranked research institution. Our world-class faculty are consistently ranked in the top 10 for research published in leading academic journals.

94,000 Smeal alumni in your network.
94,000 business partners for life.

Our Penn State Smeal community is your greatest business asset. Our graduates are everywhere in the world and always in your corner - ready to open doors, offer advice and cheer you on.