Professional and Forensic Data Analytics MAcc
The MAcc program requires a student to complete 30 semester credit hours in graduate coursework as outlined below. Foundation and background courses are not included in this 30-hour requirement.
In order to qualify for a Certified Public Accounting license in Tennessee, students also need 24 hours of general business courses such as: algebra, calculus, statistics, probability, business communication, business law, economics, ethics, finance, management, technology/information systems, and marketing.
Choose a concentration
Forensic Data Analytics, MAcc
- Forensic Data Analytics Concentration (18 hours)
Forensic Data Analytics Concentration Courses (18 hours)
- ACC 5360 - Advanced Accounting Information Systems
- ACC 5521 - Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
- Choose three hours of accounting graduate-level courses
- Choose three hours of accounting or other graduate-level courses
Select any two of the following courses:
Professional, MAcc
- Professional Concentration Courses (18 hours)
Professional Concentration Courses (18 hours)
- ACC 5110 - Taxation of Corporations and Partnerships
- ACC 5360 - Advanced Accounting Information Systems
- Choose three hours of accounting graduate-level courses
- Choose nine hours of accounting or other graduate-level courses
Program pre-requisite
Accounting pre-requisite courses
Students admitted to the Professional Concentration and Forensic Data Analytics Concentration in the MAcc program must complete the following background courses that are typically a component of an undergraduate degree in accounting.
- A grade of “C” or better from an AACSB accredited business school, or
- A grade of “B” or better from a non-AACSB accredited business school.
- Professional and Forensic Data Analytics
Professional and Forensic Data Analytics Concentrations:
- ACC 3000 Intermediate Accounting I
- ACC 3010 Intermediate Accounting II
- ACC 3050 Managerial Cost Accounting
- ACC 3070 Federal Tax Accounting
- ACC 3080 Accounting Information Systems
- ACC 4050 Auditing
Accounting Background courses include:
- ACC 3000 Intermediate Accounting I (3 hours)
- ACC 3010 Intermediate Accounting II (3 hours)
- ACC 3050 Managerial Cost Accounting (3 hours)
- ACC 3070 Federal Tax Accounting (3 hours)
- ACC 3080 Accounting Information Systems (3 Hours)
- ACC 4050 Auditing: (3 Hours)
Students must complete all foundation and background coursework before more than six hours of M.Acc. core or accounting elective courses are completed.
Additional Information and Notes
Courses cannot be repeated if a similar course was taken at the undergraduate level. Any such courses are to be replaced with other graduate accounting classes.
At least 21 hours of the program must be graduate accounting courses.
Students may have to select additional accounting or other graduate courses to meet the minimum 30 hours required in the program.
The offering of electives is determined by student demand. All electives must be chosen in consultation with and approved by the MAcc advisor.