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Welcome to the Smeal College of Business at Penn State

Due to increased interest, the final deadline to apply for our Fall 2023 intake has been extended to June 1, 2023. Apply now!
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Your business success starts with
better business partners.

Penn State Smeal
Master of Accounting

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Acquire the problem-solving and integrative reasoning skills necessary for a successful career in accounting with the Master of Accounting from the Penn State Smeal College of Business.

In just one year, emerge with the technical competence and expertise to sit confidently for the CPA Exam and begin your career as an accounting professional.

  • Complete in one year at Penn State's University Park campus
  • Satisfy the 150-credit hour requirement for CPA Licensure
  • Gain practical experience during a 16-week internship
  • Develop specialized knowledge in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and forensics
  • No GMAT required
  • Taught by experienced, world-class faculty
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Penn State Smeal Master of Accounting

Let's go into business, together.

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Don't just take our word for it.

Connect with a current student >
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"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
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"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
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"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
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MAcc
Program
Structure

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Fall Semester

  • Begin in August at University Park and complete the first half of your core coursework

Spring Semester

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

Summer Semester

  • Complete the second half of your core coursework
  • Graduate with your degree in August
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Why partner with Penn State Smeal?

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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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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.

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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.

92,000 Smeal alumni in your network.
92,000 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.

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Penn State Smeal
Master of Accounting

Preparing you for your next great opportunity.
And the one after that.

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Phone: 814-863-5771
Email: macc@smeal.psu.edu
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