MAC August Start (Includes Pre-MAC Interns)

While the on-campus format of the UNC Master of Accounting Program begins in June, we recognize that our students have unique opportunities to complete before starting the program. Examples include internships or competing in collegiate sports at your undergraduate institution.

We’ve created an option for students such as these to start the program in early August and complete their first term on an accelerated timeline. Students seeking to start the on-campus format in early August must have fulfilled their undergraduate degree requirements and have received a grade of B or better (not pass/fail) in an Introductory Finance course from a U.S.-based, AACSB-accredited institution. (For UNC Chapel Hill undergrads, that course is BUSI 408.)

If you can meet those criteria, you’re in good shape!

Students starting in early-August may also participate in our Structured Recruiting process. You are required to attend all events, including those conducted prior to starting coursework in early August. All students starting in early-August have access to Career Services through their time in the program. 

Your timeline:

• August 4– You’ll attend a welcome event where you’ll meet students, professors, and staff members and receive key information that will help you transition into the MAC Program. You’ll also attend your first class.
• From August 10 to late September – You’ll take four courses over six weeks: Accounting Systems Essentials and Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling during the first three weeks, followed by Financial Reporting A and Data Analytics for Accountants.
• Mid-August: If you are participating in Structured Recruiting, you will attend Meet the Firms.
• Late September – You’ll begin the second term alongside all members of the MAC Class of 2026 (and graduate with them in June 2026).

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