Career Switchers | Career Advancement | Master of Accounting

U-turn arrow for career switch Earning a MAC degree will give you the deep technical knowledge you need to pursue a career in accounting or finance. It will help you expand your professional network and make the jump to a new role, a new company, or even a new industry.

The UNC MAC program is open to students from ALL educational and professional backgrounds. With a dedicated MAC Career Services team and an up-to-date curriculum, we provide you with everything you need to restart your career in an accounting firm or on a corporate finance team.

What you need	Why it matters	How we can help
Accounting knowledge and skills and the CPA credential	The more you know, the further you’ll go. Employers expect new accountants to enter the profession prepared to make an impact on day one.	Our robust curriculum is designed for those with, or without, an accounting background. You’ll gain deep technical knowledge on taxation, auditing principles, and financial reporting and analysis; knowledge that will prepare you to successfully tackle the CPA exam.
Career prep resources	Successfully switching careers requires that you reposition yourself to new employers, connecting your industry experience with your newly acquired skills.	Our MAC Career Services team provides expert guidance to map out your professional goals — and a path to achieve them. Assistance with communications, interviews, and resume writing will help you stand out to employers.
Employer recruiting opportunities	Having direct connections to recruiters at some of the nation’s largest and most respected firms gives you a competitive edge when looking for new opportunities.	All of the Big 4 and middle-market accounting firms and numerous major corporations actively recruit our students while they are in the program and 98% of them are employed within three months of graduation.