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Online Master of Accounting

The #1 Online Master of Accounting Degree

If you’re currently working, or raising a family, or traveling, or serving in the military AND you’re interested in earning a Master of Accounting degree, you’re in the right spot.

Whether you’re a recent college graduate seeking your first real job, a mid-level professional looking to switch careers, or a seasoned business leader seeking to advance your career, the top-ranked online format of the UNC MAC Program welcomes you. With the same high-caliber curriculumtop-notch facultypeer-to-peer interaction, and outstanding recruitment opportunities as our on-campus format, the online format delivers an immersive experience and a unique combination of academic rigor and real-world experiential learning.

A few highlights:

  • Open to students from ALL educational and professional backgrounds
  • 34-48 credits, depending on your previous coursework*
  • Starts four times per year: early-January (with a December Orientation), late-March, late-June, late-September
  • Test scores are not required
*Students with prior accounting coursework or an MBA may be eligible for course transfers that reduce the total credit requirement.

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A Superior Choice

Our top-ranked Master of Accounting (MAC) degree, delivered online and designed to meet the needs of working professionals.

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A Reputation for Excellence

Yes, it matters where you earn your degree. When you graduate from the UNC MAC Program, you join an alumni network that LinkedIn ranked as the “best graduate university for accounting professionals.”

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The Flexibility You Need

Balancing school with work and family life can be challenging. That’s why we’ve built flexibility into our program, with evening classes, a pace you set, and a user-friendly learning management system.

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A Community That Collaborates

Unlike other online programs, you won’t be isolated from your classmates and professors. In fact, with face-to-face classes, group work, and a leadership immersion in Chapel Hill, you’ll build strong connections with others in the program.

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An Unparalleled Academic Experience

World-class faculty teach our powerful curriculum, the same faculty and curriculum that students experience in our on-campus format. You will be challenged and you will be supported as you pursue your degree.

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Career Support That Puts You First

Are you looking to get promoted? Are you switching careers? Or, are you just starting out? With active career coaching and a powerful recruiting engine that puts our job-seeking graduates to work, we’ll help you reach your professional goals.

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A Classroom With No Back Row

When you pursue a degree online, technology plays a major role in your educational experience. That’s why we use a powerful delivery platform, create course materials with high production standards, and provide 24/7 tech support.

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