UNM has received the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in its 135-year history. A $30 million commitment from Gail and Jim Ellis, a 1968 alumnus, will transform the University's business school into The James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership, expand opportunity for students, and strengthen New Mexico's economic future for generations to come.
Read more about the gift's impact, the new name for our business school and the support of The Anderson Family.
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The Master of Accounting at UNM offers flexible pathways whether you are an experienced accounting student or new to the field. The curriculum blends core courses in financial reporting, auditing, taxation and data analytics with electives in areas like forensic accounting, fraud examination, and tax preparation.
Designed to support CPA readiness and real-world application, MACCT prepares you to excel in today's dynamic and highly regulated financial landscape.
The Master of Accounting program is between 30-36 credit hours, depending on if you need any prerequisites.
The Master of Accounting program has a flat rate tuition of $813.06 per credit hour, not including student fees.
On-campus classes start in August for the Fall semester, in January for the Spring semester, and in June for the Summer semester.
The Master of Accounting program is a minimum of 18 months. The length of the program depends on how many classes you take per semester.
The Master of Accounting program can be a hybrid program, with some classes being offered online. Reach out to someone from our team to receive a comprehensive class schedule that details which classes are online or on-campus.
The Master of Accounting classes meet in the evenings, with the earliest class starting at 4:30pm. Online classes are offered asynchronously, with no scheduled lectures.
The Advanced Track for the Master of Accounting program is for students who have already earned an undergraduate degree in accounting and who wish to pursue graduate study in accounting. The Professional Track for the Master of Accounting program is for students with non-accounting undergraduate degrees and who wish to enter the accounting field.
Professional track students have fewer online attendance options compared to advanced track students. However, as you progress through the curriculum, you will have more online options available.
No, MACCT students do not graduate with the CPA certification. However, the curriculum in the program directly aligns with the four sections of the CPA exam, so that you can study for the exam while pursuing your master's degree.
CPA licensure differs from state to state. To learn about New Mexico's licensure requirements, visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy website.
Earning a Master of Accounting can help you understand the tax documentation implications for owning a business, as well as how to file your own documents. Additionally, it helps establish the foundation for managing your finances, depreciating assets, and expenses such as payroll.
You can schedule a meeting with an admissions counselor using our One-on-One Appointment Link. You can also call our team at 505-277-2525 or email us at ellisgrad@unm.edu.
The 4+1 Accounting Program enables UNM students to begin MACCT studies early, guaranteeing admission upon completion of the undergraduate degree and reducing the graduate degree's cost. Students admitted to this program will gain early admission to the MACCT, take graduate level courses in their senior year, earn a bachelor's degree and finish the MACCT degree one year later.
The Master of Accounting program uses a holistic admissions process.
| Application Material | Required |
|---|---|
| Online Application | Yes |
| Resume | Yes |
| Personal Statement | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes. UNM Transcripts will be pulled by UNM staff. |
| Prerequisites | Advanced Track – Earned bachelor’s degree in accounting from a regionally accredited university. Professional Track – Completion of two introductory accounting classes with a grade of B or better. Courses at UNM that complete the introductory accounting class prerequisites include: MGMT 502 and MGMT 503 or ACCT 2110 and ACCT 2120. |
The University of New Mexico and its James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership are committed to providing students with accurate information to help students make informed decisions about their education. The Master of Accounting Program is designed to help students prepare to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Exam and meet the educational requirements for licensure in the state of New Mexico. Details about the CPA examination, educational requirements, and licensure in New Mexico can be found at NMPAB’s website.
The educational and non-educational prerequisites for CPA licensure can vary significantly from state to state and U.S. territory. These variations encompass the number of accounting and business course hours, experience, exam success, background checks, and ethical compliance. Understanding these differences is key to determining a student's eligibility to sit for the Uniform CPA exam and apply for licensure in different jurisdictions. Each state’s board of public accountancy makes the ultimate decision as to whether an individual will be eligible to sit for licensure based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application, and licensure requirements are always subject to change. We strongly recommend that students who are planning to apply for licensure in a state other than New Mexico after completion of their program inquire with the professional state licensing board to confirm that the program will meet the requirements for licensure before enrolling.
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