Overview

The Master of Accountancy (MAC) is offered by Northern Illinois University designed to provide graduate students who have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than accounting with a set of courses focused on the foundational areas within the accountancy discipline, enhancing students’ understanding of the role of accounting in business and other organizations. The MAC degree is designed to prepare candidates for a professional accountancy career and qualify them to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination in Illinois

Master of Accountancy Learning Goals and Objectives

The NIU Master of Accountancy program provides advanced study in accounting for graduate students who have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than accounting.

Learning Goal 1: Our students will apply accounting concepts and technology to solve problems.
Learning Objective 1: Our students will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of technical accounting concepts.
Learning Objective 2: Our students will develop critical thinking skills necessary to solve problems.
Learning Objective 3: Our students will support conclusions using appropriate research and authoritative pronouncements.
Learning Goal 2: Our students will demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in business and accounting.
Learning Objective 4: Our students will articulate relevant codes of conduct and professional standards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Information Systems

Financial Reporting

Principles of Taxation

Accounting Research
Assurance Services Credits

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

DeKalb, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.
Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.
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Letters of recommendation.
Statement of purpose.
Test scores (if required).
Resume or curriculum vitae (optional)
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14157 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14157 USD / year

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14157 USD / year

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Additional Details

Tuition: 834.75 per credit

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Master of Accountancy Learning Goals and Objectives

Programme Structure

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Duration

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