Rider University
Master of Accountancy
Lawrence Township, USA
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 May 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
May 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 1,080 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* additional fees may apply
Introduction
Develop the technical and interpersonal skills for success in the accounting profession and fulfill the 150 credit-hour requirements for CPA licensure.
Fast-track your career and earning potential with Rider’s Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree program. Study in one of only two schools in New Jersey with dual AACSB accreditation in accounting and business. Rider's curriculum has a practical focus on technology, and its impact on accounting, to equip graduates with the business analytics and communication skills necessary to succeed. Five specializations are available, including business analytics, finance and forensic accounting.
The Master of Accountancy develops the technical and interpersonal skills necessary for success in the accounting profession and fulfills the 150 credit-hour requirements for CPA licensure. Students can choose a concentration in business analytics, finance, information systems, sport management, or forensic accounting. This approach allows students to customize their degrees.
Many full-time students enter the MAcc directly after completing their undergraduate degree and take sections of the CPA exam during the MAcc program. Most part-time students in the program are employed in professional or managerial positions and bring business experience to share. There are internship opportunities for MAcc students.
Related Concentrations
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Forensic Accounting
- Information Systems
- Sport Management
Dual degree option
Combine your Master of Accountancy (MAcc) with a Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) to build your credentials, skills and knowledge base. Our dual-degree offerings allow students to earn both degrees with fewer total credits than earning the degrees separately.
Professional Accreditation
Rider University’s Norm Brodsky College of Business graduate and undergraduate programs are accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The initial accreditation was achieved in 1993 and reaffirmed regularly thereafter. In addition, the accounting program was further recognized for excellence with AACSB International Accounting Accreditation in 2000 and also is reaffirmed on a regular basis.
Program Outcome
The learning outcomes and competencies below are the core of the Rider University Norm Brodsky College of Business MAcc program. They provide the foundation for its curriculum and are designed to enhance student success, both throughout the program and post-graduation as they pursue their career paths in accounting and beyond.
- Comprehend the conceptual foundations and the legal and regulatory environment of accounting and research, and analyze current issues in financial reporting within these frameworks using critical thinking and professional judgment.
- Demonstrate technical accounting knowledge and the ability to apply and integrate this knowledge through financial statement analysis using appropriate techniques in various decision-making settings.
- Exhibit professional competencies including working in teams, presentation and written communication skills, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving ability.
- Identify, research, and analyze international accounting issues.
Curriculum
Courses are taught in small sections by full-time faculty who research in their fields and by part-time faculty who are active in the profession. The accounting program has earned the AACSB Accounting accreditation, the international standard of excellence in accounting and business education that is held by less than 3% of accounting programs worldwide.
Classes are offered in the evening, Monday through Thursday, and in the online format. All required courses are offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students can pursue the MAcc on a full or part-time basis.
The MAcc program consists of 30 semester hours at the graduate level (MAcc and PMBA only). The program includes 21 semester hours in required courses and 9 semester hours in MBA or MAcc electives. Please refer to the MBA course descriptions for a listing of PMBA elective courses. MAcc students may choose to use both MAcc and MBA electives to create concentrations. See the “Concentration” section provided in this catalog. Required graduate accounting courses are offered each semester. Graduate accounting electives are typically offered on a three-semester rotational basis. Students without an educational background in accounting may also be required to take an additional 22.5 credit hours of foundation requirements based on their educational and professional experience.
Core Courses
- MACC 650 Seminar in Federal Taxes
- MACC 652 Analysis of Accounting Data
- MACC 654 Issues in Financial Reporting
- MACC 662 Auditing Practice & Problems
- MACC 664 Issues in Managerial Accounting
- MACC 611 Professional Research and Communication
- PMBA 8351 Business Analytics Fundamentals 1
or PMBA 8312 Business Intelligence Tech-Data Mining
Elective Courses
1 The prerequisite for PMBA 8351 is PMBA 8051. Students who choose to take this class must either take PMBA 8051 or have it waived with previous coursework.
Foundation Requirements
MAcc students who hold an undergraduate degree in an area other than business will need to complete all of the Business Foundation Requirements and Accounting Foundation Requirements before taking graduate-level Accounting courses.
MAcc students who hold an undergraduate business degree in an area other than accounting may be eligible to waive the Business Foundation Requirements but must complete the Accounting Foundation Requirements before taking graduate-level Accounting Courses.
MAcc students who hold an undergraduate degree in accounting may be eligible to waive the Business Prerequisite Requirements and the Accounting Prerequisite Requirements.
Waiver of these courses follows the guidelines defined under the Waiver of Courses section.
Business Foundation Requirements
4.5 credits (for students with a non-business undergraduate degree or outdated coursework that does not meet the waiver requirements).
- PMBA 8020 Fundamentals of Accounting
- PMBA 8040 Basic Financial Principles
Accounting Foundation Requirements
18 credits (for non-accounting business undergraduate degree or outdated course work that does not meet the waiver requirements)
- ACC 302 Cost Management
- ACC 310 Acct Theory & Concepts I
- ACC 311 Accounting Theory & Concepts II
- ACC 400 Principles of Auditing
- ACC 405 Accounting Problems & Practice
- ACC 410 Fundamentals of Federal Taxation
The Master of Accountancy (MAcc)–Waiver of Courses
A waiver of a course from PMBA and ACC foundation requirements in the MAcc may be granted under the following conditions:
- Students have taken the equivalent course less than six years ago and received a grade of C or above.
- Students have taken the equivalent course more than six years ago and received a grade of C or above and utilize the knowledge in their professional position on a regular basis, as determined by the Dean's Office.
A PMBA or ACC foundation course must be taken if:
- Students have never taken the undergraduate equivalent class.
- Student received below a C in the class, regardless of when it was taken.
In all cases, the comparable undergraduate courses must have been taken from an accredited school.
When the MAcc “Foundation Requirements” are waived, the student is responsible for a satisfactory level of competency with the representative material. If necessary, the student should review and/or seek tutoring support for the waived material in preparation of advanced coursework. The student also has the option to take the foundation course despite it being waived. Any appeal of a waiver decision based on previous coursework must be made to the Dean's Office within the first semester of the program.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
At Rider, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all, and our aid packages are no exception. In fact, 99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid. Let us work closely with you and your family to find scholarships and aid that are right for you.
| 99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid | $21.8 Average student assistance package | $71.2 million Total institutional funds awarded by Rider for the 21–22 school year |
Career Opportunities
| $77K+ median salary for accountants and auditors (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021) | 100% of 2020-21 MAcc graduates are employed full-time or continuing their education |
As a graduate of Rider's industry-aligned program, you'll demonstrate the technical competencies and interpersonal skills valued by leading firms and will be prepared for the CPA or other accounting licensure or certificate exams.
Rider has relationships with all Big 4 accounting firms as well as national and regional firms. Rider graduates land jobs at Deloitte, EY, KPMG and other leading organizations.
Career opportunities:
- Public accounting - Certified public accountant (CPA)
- Audit Manager
- Venture Strategist
- Senior Financial Analyst
- Senior Forensic Accountant
- Tax Associate
- Global Mobility Services Tax Associate
- Controller