Vogel Master Of Accountancy

100% on campus

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has identified an increasing demand for CPAs. As a result, the number one issue facing the accounting profession is the recruitment and retention of new talent.

This presents the perfect opportunity for you. With a strong demand for accountants, a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree is the premier avenue to put you on the path to will requirea high-demand field. 

Mizzou’s Vogel MAcc emphasizes professional development and career success, as well as helping students fulfill all requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination to become certified CPAs. This program also reflects the evolution of the accounting profession, equipping graduates with the skills needed to analyze highly detailed financial data, enforce industry compliance, develop risk mitigation strategies, and understand global tax laws.

Academics

The Master of Accountancy will require completion of 30 credit hours, 15 of which must be at the 8000 graduate level, during a minimum of three consecutive semesters (Fall, Spring and Summer). Students may take the coursework over multiple years to assist with professional and personal commitments.

COURSE NUMBERCOURSE NAMECREDIT HOURS
ACCTCY 7384Auditing Theory and Practice3
ACCTCY 8450Accounting and business Strategic Analysis3
COURSE NUMBERCOURSE NAME
ACCTCY 8373Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders 
ACCTCY 8401Accounting Ethics
ACCTCY 8436Financial Accounting Theory and Practice III 
ACCTCY 8437Strategic Cost Management
ACCTCY 7365Governmental Accounting and Budgeting
ACCTCY 7940Professional Accounting Internship  – Spring or Summer
ACCTCY 8419International Accounting
ACCTCY 8404Internal Auditing 
ACCTCY 8438Forensic Accounting
ACCTCY 8444Advanced Audit
COURSE NUMBERCOURSE NAME
MANGMT 7540Legal Aspects of Business Organization and Operation
MANGMT 7010Operations Management
MANGMT 7020Human Resource Management
MANGMT 7030Organizational Behavior

Additional electives may be available based on semester and potentially at a cost differential. 

The below plan of study is designed for a student to complete the coursework in one year. There would be options to complete one or two courses in each semester based on professional and personal commitments. As the size of the program continues to grow additional, course availability could increase.

Fall (12 credits)Spring (12 credits)Summer (6 credits)
  • ACCTCY 8436: Auditing Theory and Practice (3)
  • ACCTCY 8373: class title (3)
  • ACCTCY 7384: class title (3)
    • or Elective (3)
  • Business Elective (3)
  • ACCTCY 8450: Accounting and business Strategic Analysis (3)
  • ACCTCY Elective (3)
  • Business Elective (3)
  • Business Elective (3)
  • ACCTCY 7365: class title (3)
  • ACCTCY Elective (3)

On-campus, Resident

TUITION & FEESCOST
Accountancy Tuition$20,475
Health, Rec, Activity Fees$1,447
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST*$21,972

On-campus, Non-resident

TUITION & FEESCOST
Accountancy Tuition$44,100
Health, Rec, Activity Fees$1,447
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST*$45,547

On-campus, International

TUITION & FEESCOST
Accountancy Tuition$44,100
Health, Rec, Activity Fees$1,447
International Student Services Fees$414
Estimated Living Expenses$18,208
Required Medical Insurance$2,605
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST*$66,773

*Estimate based on 2024-2025 tuition and fees and are subject to change.

Fall 2024 Class Profile

  • Class size: 5
  • Average age: 25
  • Average GPA: 3.40
  • Average work experience: 1.3 years
  • Women: 40%
  • First generation: 80%

Why Mizzou?

  • Public Accounting Report rankings place the School of Accountancy in the top 15 nationally for accountancy programs. When scaled for size, we rank in the top 5, nationally.
  • Our faculty members rank in the top 10 nationally for research productivity.
  • Graduates are successful in job placements with domestic placements exceeding 95 percent annually. Online students are offered the same networking opportunities and are presented as candidates eligible for hire to all employers with equal qualification and professionalism.
  • Student CPA Exam pass rates are significantly higher than the national average and include seven consecutive years of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Elijah Watt Sells Award winners. This award is presented to CPA candidates with average scores on the exam of 95 percent or higher.

Have Questions?

If you’re interested in learning more about this program but aren’t sure where to start, we’re here to help! Contact one of our recruitment coordinators by email or call us at (573) 882-2750 to connect with Mizzou and Trulaske and get your questions answered.

Next Steps

Graduate Programs
306 Cornell Hall 
University of Missouri 
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573) 882-2750
Email: trulaskemasters@missouri.edu