Gain Essential Skills for the Accounting Industry
In the business world, the ability to accurately track income and expenditures and provide decision-makers with reliable quantitative data is crucial. The Online Master of Accountancy (MAcc) at Rutgers School of Business–Camden (RSBC) prepares you for this vital role, offering one of the most sought-after degree programs to help you develop essential skills for modern business.
This fully-online 30-credit Master’s program teaches you how to employ advanced accounting technology and prepares you to sit for the CPA exam, with the possibility of completion in as little as 12 months.
To further support your exam preparation, RSBC offers a free CPA Review Program.
Accountant Track
For those with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, our Accountant Track immerses you in advanced coursework immediately. You will learn essential skills, cutting-edge technology, and valuable lessons necessary for future growth in the accounting field.
Prerequisites Met: Designed for those who have already met prerequisites with their undergraduate degree.
Customized Learning: Select any 5 accounting courses from the MAcc curriculum.
Flexible Learning Options: Select any 5 additional courses from the Online MAcc, MSBA, MSF, or MBA curricula.
Transition Track
For those switching to a career in accounting without a bachelor’s degree in accounting, our Transition Track is designed to create a solid foundation and prepare you to succeed in the advanced concepts covered in the MAcc program as well as the accounting profession.
Prerequisite Preparation: Must meet all prerequisites or complete 3 free Knowledge Seminars.
Prerequisite Requirements: Intro to Financial Accounting, Intermediate Financial Accounting I, Auditing, and Taxation.
Core Curriculum Learning: Must take 6 core courses in the MAcc curriculum.
Flexible Learning Options: Select any 4 additional courses from the Online MAcc, MSBA, MSF, or MBA curricula.
Ten Courses, Exceptional Flexibility
The Online MAcc consists of ten courses designed to impart critical skills currently demanded by the accounting profession. With up to half of the credits available as free electives, you can personalize your degree and gain expertise in coursework covering relevant technology and software, such as:
Data Analytics
Auditing
Accounting Analytics
Forensic Accounting
Accounting Information Systems
Online MACC Curriculum - Accountant Track
Select Four (4) from Eight (8) Curriculum Courses Below:
53:010:503 Accounting for Managerial Decisions
53:010:523 Advanced Auditing
53:010:525 Problems in Financial Reporting
53:010:532 Accounting Information Systems
53:010:565 Financial Reporting and Analysis
53:010:584 Advanced Taxation
53:010:530 Forensic Accounting
53:010:660 Accounting Analytics
Five (5) Elective Courses
Select from courses offered in the below :
Online MAcc
Online MSBA
Online MSF-Financial Planning
Online MBA
Graduate Certificate Programs
(subject to prerequisites).
Online MAcc Curriculum - Accountant Track
Select Four (4) from Eight (8) Curriculum Courses Below:
- 53:010:503 Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- 53:010:523 Advanced Auditing
- 53:010:525 Problems in Financial Reporting
- 53:010:532 Accounting Information Systems
- 53:010:565 Financial Reporting and Analysis
- 53:010:584 Advanced Taxation
- 53:010:530 Forensic Accounting
- 53:010:660 Accounting Analytics
Five (5) Elective Courses
Select from courses offered in the below :
- Online MAcc
- Online MSBA
- Online MSF-Financial Planning
- Online MBA
- Graduate Certificate Programs
(subject to prerequisites).
Online MAcc Curriculum - Transition Track
Six (6) Core Courses
- 53:010:503 Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- 53:010:523 Advanced Auditing
- 53:010:525 Problems in Financial Reporting
- 53:010:532 Accounting Information Systems
- 53:010:565 Financial Reporting and Analysis
- 53:010:584 Advanced Taxation
Four (4) Curriculum Elective Courses
- 53:010:530 Forensic Accounting
- 53:010:660 Accounting Analytics
Plus, two (2) courses offered in the
- Online MAcc
- Online MSBA
- Online MBA
- Online MSF-Financial Planning
- Online Graduate Certificate Programs
(subject to prerequisites) .
Online MAcc Curriculum - Transition Track
Six (6) Core Courses
53:010:503 Accounting for Managerial Decisions
53:010:523
Advanced Auditing
53:010:525 Problems in Financial Reporting
53:010:532 Accounting Information Systems
53:010:565 Financial Reporting and Analysis
53:010:584 Advanced Taxation
Four (4) Curriculum Elective Courses
53:010:530 Forensic Accounting
53:010:660 Accounting Analytics
Plus, two (2) courses offered in the
Online MAcc
Online MSBA
Onine MBA
Online MSF-Financial Planning
Online Graduate Certificate programs
(subject to prerequisites) .
Knowledge Seminars
Knowledge Seminars
Knowledge Seminars
NOTE: Transition Track students must complete 4 prerequisite courses for credit or our non-credit Knowledge Seminars before enrolling in relevant accounting core/elective courses. Access to the Knowledge Seminars will be provided after accepting admission to the program.
- Financial Accounting/Intermediate Accounting I will help prepare you for all MAcc accounting courses. This Seminar may be waived if the student successfully completed undergraduate courses corresponding to RSBC’s “Fundamentals of Financial Accounting” and “Intermediate Accounting I” at an AACSB-accredited institution.
Completion Deadline: Students must successfully complete this Seminar before the end of their first semester of enrollment. - Auditing will help prepare you for Advanced Auditing. This Seminar may be waived if the student successfully completed undergraduate courses corresponding to RSBC’s “Fundamentals of Financial Accounting,” “Intermediate Accounting I,” and “Auditing, Theory & Practice” at an AACSB-accredited institution.
Completion Deadline: Students must successfully complete this Seminar within their first year after enrollment or before they enroll for “Advanced Auditing” in the MAcc, whichever comes sooner. - Tax will provide you with the accounting background needed for Advanced Taxation. This Seminar may be waived if the student successfully completed undergraduate courses corresponding to RSBC’s “Fundamentals of Financial Accounting,” “Intermediate Accounting I,” and either “Business Entity Taxation” or “Individual Taxation” at an AACSB-accredited institution.
Completion Deadline: Students must successfully complete this Seminar within their first year after enrollment or before they enroll for “Advanced Taxation” in the MAcc, whichever comes sooner.
One-Credit SkillS-Based Elective Courses
RSBC offers six one-credit online courses in collaboration with the Professional and Executive Education at Rutgers (PEER) Team. These courses are designed to enhance your skillsets for immediate workplace applications. All one-credit courses are offered in an asynchronous online mode and run for seven weeks. You can mix courses from fall and spring to create a three-credit elective course for your program. These courses are open to MBA (except PMBA), MSBA, and MAcc students.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Part I
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Certificate Part II
- Data Visualization with Tableau
- Prompt Engineering and Generative AI for Professionals
- Business Process Redesign
- Sales Methods and Tools (Using Salesforce)
UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFO SESSIONS
GET THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO START ADVANCING YOUR FUTURE
For more information or guidance through the application process, contact a Graduate Team Member at rsbc.grad@camden.rutgers.edu or 856-225-6452.
Online MAcc Program Highlights
- 100% online
- Completion in as few as 12 months—30-credit degree program
- Three admission cycles per year—Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Same tuition for in and out-of-state
- Complete on a full or part-time basis
- GMAT/GRE scores are NOT required
- AACSB Accredited
- Meets the New Jersey CPA Exam accounting credits requirement*
* Students interested in taking the CPA exam should carefully research the requirements in the state in which they plan to sit to confirm they will meet all requirements. For information about specific states, please check https://nasba.org/stateboards/ and www.thiswaytocpa.com/exam-licensure/state-requirements/.
Note: The Online Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program features classes that take place 100% virtually. Please note that, while international students may enroll in this program from their own country, US visas are not offered for this program. If you are interested in an on-campus program, please review our On-Campus MSBA or On-Campus MBA programs.
Why Choose the Rutgers MAcc?
- Advanced Analytical Skills: Hone your analytical and meticulous nature by mastering accounting principles, financial regulations, and advanced analytical tools.
- Customized Learning Path: With up to half of the credits available as free electives, you can personalize your degree to acquire specialized knowledge in areas including information technology, analytics, and forensic accounting.
- Flexible and Structured Environment: Our fully-online format allows you to balance your studies with personal and professional commitments, while providing a structured learning environment.
- Adaptation to Industry Changes: Stay updated with evolving accounting standards and regulations through our comprehensive curriculum, designed to keep you at the forefront of the industry.
- CPA Exam Preparation: Designed for those focused on career advancement in accounting, our program thoroughly reinforces the foundational concepts covered on the CPA exam. We also offer free CPA exam preparation support to ensure you are ready to achieve professional certification.
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Whether you aim to become an accountant or advance in your current role, our MAcc program equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary for success.
- Accounting Profession Connections: Rutgers has strong ties and regular recruiting and other social events with the Big 4 as well as national and regional accounting firms.
Lay the Groundwork for a Career in Demand
