FROM ANY MAJOR TO A MAJOR ACCOUNTING FIRM IN JUST 12 MONTHS.
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY
WH Y VA NDE RBILT M AC C ? The Vanderbilt Master of Accountancy (MAcc) is an accelerated, one-year, on-campus degree offering 2 distinct programs: MAcc Assurance and MAcc Valuation. Our curriculum teaches you the technical skills top firms require and helps you develop professional skills that set you apart. Both all-inclusive programs feature an opportunity for a paid internship
and CPA exam prep embedded in the 12 months, so you’ll start to see a return on your investment immediately. Our 100% employment rate within 90 days of graduation highlights Vanderbilt’s commitment to helping you launch your career in the competitive field of accounting.
Learn from the best.
Benefit from one-on-one career preparation.
Focus on long-term growth. Join our community. Everyone is welcome here. Both Vanderbilt MAcc programs
We consider your success fundamental to our program’s success. That’s why the Vanderbilt MAcc degree provides you with personalized career resources and support. We help you prepare for interviews and we facilitate several firm-hosted interactions and school-sponsored events, so you can learn where you fit into this dynamic and rewarding profession. #PostOwenLife
include professional development programming that will help you as you interact with firm representatives and prepare for a successful career. You’ll gain insights into your strengths, challenges, and personal motivators and learn how they impact your working relationships with others. Along with your classmates, you will work with an executive coach who will help you turn these insights into strategies for a lifetime of personal and professional growth.
Experience MBA-level curriculum from world-class faculty that bring expert insight and instruction to the classroom. They draw upon extensive experience, as well as insights afforded by their innovative and enlightening research. Known for their accessibility and collaborative approach to teaching, these professors share their cuttingedge knowledge of how business theory and practice come together.
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We’re committed to an inclusive and diverse learning community, because we believe that we thrive best with a wide variety of perspectives and experiences. Expect to meet and engage with people from many different regions, countries, cultures, and walks of life. Vanderbilt is a unique and supportive community where you’ll develop lifelong relationships with peers, faculty, staff, and alumni. #VandyMAcc
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The Vanderbilt Advantage. The Master of Accountancy programs at Vanderbilt are part of the Owen Graduate School of Management. You’ll quickly learn that Owen is a different type of business school. We’re competitive, not cutthroat. We’re interested in your ideas and invested in your success. Our global Vanderbilt Business alumni network of 10,000+ is a close-knit family and collaborative community. #OwenLife #AnchorDown
“Big 4 firms tell us that Vanderbilt MAcc graduates hit the ground running faster than students from other programs. Vanderbilt’s world-class professors ensure that students have an incredibly strong technical foundation, but we also prepare them for real-world interpersonal interactions. Everything we do is geared toward providing our students with the skills that allow firms to put them in front of clients very early in their careers.”
SCOTT JOHNSON
Faculty Director, MAcc Programs VA N D E R B I LT U N I V E R S I T Y O W E N G R A D U AT E S C H O O L O F M A N A G E M E N T
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PROVEN CAREER RESULTS Our students are well rounded and highly sought after by prospective employers for a number of reasons. Between the challenging coursework, professional development, exceptional recruiting opportunities, and exam prep, we set students up for career success. Within 5 years, most of our graduates have advanced within their companies to earn 6-figure salaries.
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BIG 4 ACCOUNTING FIRMS HIRE OUR STUDENTS Almost all of our graduates choose to launch their careers with one of the Big 4 accounting firms. Some stay with these firms long term, while others move on to senior leadership positions on the client side.
PAID INTERNSHIP You’ll have an unparalleled opportunity for a 10-week, paid internship during the program with one of our partner firms. This allows you to round out your education with real-world experience and gives you a chance to see what life is like within a Big 4 firm. In most cases, this internship leads to a full-time offer.
CPA AND CFA EXAM PREP We prepare you and give you an edge when sitting for credentialing exams. All students take the CPA exam; however, MAcc Valuation students also study for and take the CFA Level 1 exam. MAcc students consistently achieve some of the highest exam pass rates in the country.
“Vanderbilt was one of the only programs that catered to students without a background in accounting. This meant that I would meet a group of people with a diverse collection of experiences.”
THEA WINSTON
Forensic & Integrity Services Senior, EY VA N D E R B I LT M A C C A S S U R A N C E G R A D U AT E
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M ACC A SSURA NC E The Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance program prepares you to be successful as an audit and assurance associate with a top global accounting firm. An audit assures investors, regulators, bankers, and others that a company’s balance sheet, cash flows, and profit and loss statements deliver a reasonable depiction of its financial health. It’s the science (and art) of providing expert and independent assessments that support smart business decisions.
As an audit associate, you will assist in performing audits for a variety of clients and will have access to experts on every topic imaginable, as well as a closeknit team of peers. Your job is to “follow the money.” Where does it come from? Where does it go? How is it allocated? What processes are used to ensure the accuracy and veracity of these transactions?
“I pursued a MAcc degree because of the high demand for accounting professionals and potential for job placement. The [Vanderbilt] MAcc program is extremely dedicated to its students’ personal and professional development. I feel like I have all the tools I need to navigate my future.”
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EXCITIN G C AREER PATH S. This challenging career exposes you to a wide variety of businesses (from startups to global corporations) in a range of industries and offers almost limitless opportunities for growth. The Vanderbilt MAcc degree will prepare you to successfully launch into this field and build a valuable global network for support and advancement over the life of your career—whether you choose to stay in public accounting or branch into other areas of business.
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EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT OUTCOMES Discover what makes our students unique, why they chose the Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance program, and how they have progressed within Big 4 firms. Learn more at: business.vanderbilt.edu/macc-outcomes
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M ACC VA L UAT ION The Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation program prepares you for a dynamic career as a valuation associate, which demands strong finance skills and accounting expertise. How do you determine the value of intellectual property? What is a brand name worth? How much should a company pay to purchase a competitor? These are just a few of the complex questions answered by valuation professionals. Your accounting coursework empowers you to understand and speak the “language of business.”
As a valuation associate, you will work with leading companies and alongside the biggest names in wealth management and banking. You’ll be part of a closeknit team providing specialized financial analyses and models that impact your clients’ business decisions on important matters such as strategy and acquisitions, asset management, restructuring and divestitures, and management planning.
“When I learned about the MAcc Valuation program, I was really excited because it married my two undergraduate majors, accounting and economics. I did not find any other school that offered a program like it in the country.”
ARIANNA SHAPIRO Portfolio Management Associate, Ares Management Corporation VA N D E R B I LT M A C C VA L U AT I O N G R A D U AT E
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EXCITING CAREER PATHS. Valuation is a career that allows you to choose a particular industry of emphasis that you enjoy working in. Whether you’re interested in media and entertainment, military and intelligence, or oil and gas, Vanderbilt’s program prepares you to succeed in this dynamic field. Today, the demand for valuation associates is growing by double digits. From day one, look forward to unlimited opportunities to grow professionally and take your career where you want it to go.
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EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT OUTCOMES Discover what makes our students unique, why they chose the Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation program, and how they have progressed within Big 4 firms. Learn more at: business.vanderbilt.edu/macc-val-outcomes
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A G R E AT P L A C E T O LIVE AND LEARN.
Learning at a world-class university in one of the best cities in the U.S. will provide a great balance of possibilities and fun. Vanderbilt’s hometown of Nashville is a friendly, vibrant, and engaging city known proudly as “Music City, USA.” The park-like campus is conveniently located about a mile from downtown. Eclectic and diverse, Nashville offers professional sports and music every night of the week, and it boasts some of the region’s best restaurants and parks. You’ll easily see why The New York Times, Forbes, and Fortune rank Nashville high among places to live and do business.
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"Students Love Their College" category in The Princeton Review (2021)
Vanderbilt also received high marks in several other categories, including: #1 Great Financial Aid #2 Happiest Students #2 Best Quality of Life #2 Best-Run Colleges #2 College City Gets High Marks #2 Most Beautiful Campus The Princeton Review (2021)
Vanderbilt is designated as an arboretum and home to more than 300 tree and shrub varieties on 340 acres.
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Condé Nast Traveler named Nashville one of the "Top 10 Friendliest Cities in the U.S." (February 2022)
Nashville was named in the Top 15 Cities in the U.S. in Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” awards. (September 2021)
Nashville has more than 180 live music venues throughout the city, and fewer than a third play country music.
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STUDENT LIFE
A cornerstone of the Vanderbilt experience is connecting with others. There are numerous opportunities to be involved in and lead clubs and organizations, as well as to participate in social gatherings, events, and service projects.
WALKER MANAGEMENT LIBRARY
Students have access to knowledgeable librarians and resources at Owen’s state-ofthe-art study and research library that will help you with all your research needs. You can enjoy a cozy, welcoming environment and choose between private group study spaces or a variety of quiet nooks and crannies. Check out the Bloomberg terminals, databases, reports, specialized market software, and data, as well as business bestsellers.
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How can we help you? 615.322.2534 macc@vanderbilt.edu 401 21st Avenue South | Nashville, TN 37203-2422 Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM U.S. Central Time
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