Master of Accounting

Loyola’s Master of Accounting (MAcc) offers three specialized tracks—Financial Reporting, Tax, and Data Analytics—so you can tailor your graduate accounting degree to your interests and career goals. Each MAcc track builds advanced accounting knowledge while developing the specialized skills employers seek in today’s evolving accounting profession. Once enrolled, you'll work with your advisor to select your track.

MAcc Financial Reporting Track

The Financial Reporting Track allows you to develop deeper expertise in financial reporting and prepare for careers that require advanced knowledge of accounting principles, reporting practices, and financial information.

Students in this track are strongly encouraged to take GB 736 Data Visualization for Decision Making, which helps develop the data visualization skills needed to communicate financial information and make informed business decisions in an increasingly technology-driven accounting profession.

Choose Financial Reporting if: You want to deepen your expertise in financial reporting and financial information for roles in accounting, reporting, or assurance.

MAcc Tax Track

The Tax Track builds on your accounting foundation with advanced coursework in taxation, including Individual Taxation and Tax Research & Writing.

You’ll develop the knowledge and practical skills to identify and solve tax problems, evaluate tax planning opportunities, and apply tax concepts to real-world situations. This track can help prepare you to begin or advance a career in tax accounting and related areas of taxation.

Choose Tax if: You’re interested in tax accounting and want to build advanced skills in taxation, tax research, and tax planning.

MAcc Data Analytics Track

The Data Analytics Track prepares you to apply data analytics to accounting and business decision-making. As organizations increasingly rely on data and digital tools, accountants need the ability to analyze information, identify patterns, and communicate insights effectively.

Through a series of specialized courses, you’ll develop skills to prepare, visualize, analyze, and interpret data within an accounting context. This track can help you build the analytical and technology skills needed to navigate the evolving role of accounting in a data-driven business environment.

Choose Data Analytics if: You want to combine accounting expertise with data analysis and visualization skills.

Loyola’s Master of Accounting gives you the flexibility to choose the start term, pace, and format that fit your goals and schedule. Begin in Fall, Spring, or Summer and choose a full-time or part-time pace, with hybrid and 100% online options available.

Full-Time and Part-Time MAcc Options

Complete your MAcc in as little as 10 months at a full-time pace, or choose a part-time schedule that allows you to balance graduate study with work, life, and other commitments.

All MAcc students have access to career services and networking opportunities, along with a clear path to earning a master’s-level accounting credential and the educational credit hours required for CPA licensure.

Hybrid or Online Delivery Options

Students in both formats have the opportunity to complete the program through a mix of in-person and online learning, or 100% online.

Hybrid MAcc

The hybrid MAcc combines in-person and online coursework. In-person courses are held on Loyola’s Evergreen campus in Baltimore, giving you opportunities to learn face-to-face with faculty and classmates while maintaining the flexibility of online coursework.

Online MAcc

Complete your MAcc 100% online through a combination of online coursework and online synchronous sections of courses also offered in person. The online format allows you to earn your Master of Accounting from wherever you are while connecting with Loyola faculty and classmates.

Core Courses

• Ethics for Accounting Professionals
• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Audit Analytics
• Professional Communications
• SEC Reporting
• Accounting Internship OR Seminar in Accounting Practice

Electives

Students select four electives in the track of their choice.

The MAcc curriculum is designed for students with an undergraduate background in accounting. Applicants with related business coursework who need select prerequisite courses may be eligible for a customized pathway prior to beginning graduate coursework.

Loyola accounting students and students from our partner institutions are invited to get a head start on their graduate study with Loyola University Maryland’s accelerated 3+1 and 4+1 pathways.

3+1 MAcc Pathway

Earn your bachelor’s degree and Master of Accounting in four years. The 3+1 pathway allows you to complete your undergraduate degree coursework during your first three years at Loyola. You'll then transition to MAcc coursework during your fourth year, accelerating your path to an advanced accounting degree and the additional education needed toward CPA licensure.

3+1 Pathway Details

4+1 MAcc Pathway

Earn your bachelor’s degree and Master of Accounting in five years. The 4+1 pathway allows you to complete up to two MAcc courses during your senior year, allowing you to get a head start on the program, which you will complete after graduation.

4+1 Pathway Details

All accelerated program applicants will apply through Loyola’s Fast Track admissions process which reduces application requirements, waives the application fee and provides a 15% tuition discount for those accepted to the program.