The Vanderbilt Master of Accountancy program is a full-time, intense one-year program that begins in August of each year. Students entering the MAcc program need to have demonstrated strong academic performance in prior university studies. Students must have completed introductory courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting and statistics from an accredited school, with a grade of ‘B’ or better. Many students are admitted to the program before these requirements are met.
The Vanderbilt MAcc online application for Fall 2010 entrance is now available! Click here to begin the online application process. For detailed application instructions, click here. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at macc@owen.vanderbilt.edu or 615.322.5637.
Application Requirements
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Graduate Transcript (if applicable)
- GMAT or GRE score
- Essay Question
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
Language Requirements
In most cases, international applicants are required to take the TOEFL. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) will be waived only for candidates who have earned a university degree in an English speaking country—not just an English-speaking institution—or those who have lived and worked in an English-speaking country for the past two or more years. We will also accept the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) in lieu of the TOEFL.
Application Fee
$50 — non-refundable
Application Deadlines for MAcc program beginning in Fall 2010
| Round |
Deadline to Apply
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Campus Interview Event
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| 1st* |
October 12, 2009
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Discover Weekend I (Nov. 6-7, 2009)
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| 2nd |
November 9, 2009
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Open House (Dec. 14, 2009)
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| 3rd |
January 11, 2010
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Discover Weekend II (Feb. 12-13, 2010)
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| 4th* |
March 3, 2010**
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Open House (Mar. 29, 2010)
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Admitted Students
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Welcome Weekend (Apr. 9-10, 2010)
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* Applications accepted and admissions decisions made prior to the first round & after the fourth round on a rolling basis.
** U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
Campus interview events are for selected candidates, by invitation only.
Deposits are due 30 days after admissions decisions are given.
Campus Interview Process
Visiting the Master of Accountancy program at Owen is a great way to determine whether Vanderbilt is the right school for you.
Campus interview events are by invitation only for a select group of applicants who have passed an initial application review and first round phone screen.
If you have been contacted by a member of the MAcc Admissions team regarding a visit and need additional details, including maps, directions and Nashville information,
click here.
If you are considering application to the Vanderbilt MAcc program and would like to arrange a meeting with the MAcc program director, please email
macc@owen.vanderbilt.edu.
1st round interviews: Selected applicants are invited to interview with the MAcc program director, either over the phone or in person.
2nd round interviews: After the first round interview with the MAcc program director, selected applicants will be invited to join us in Nashville for a 2nd round interview and campus visit during one of our campus interview events:
Discover Weekends are weekend events (Friday evening to Saturday evening) and are a great opportunity to learn more about the MAcc program. Applicants will meet representatives from the MAcc partner firms (Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, KPMG and PwC) and interact with current students, faculty and staff involved with the program. Applicants will also have a chance to experience the collaborative community offered at Owen, with social activities designed to introduce prospective MAcc, MS Finance and MBA students to one another. As part of the evaluative interview process, applicants will interview with the MAcc faculty director during the visit.
The MAcc Open House events are weekday events (Sunday evening to Monday afternoon) and are a great opportunity to learn more about the MAcc program. Applicants will meet representatives from the MAcc partner firms and interact with other applicants, current students, faculty and staff involved with the program. As part of the evaluative interview process, applicants will interview with the MAcc faculty director during the visit.
Welcome Weekend is a weekend event (Friday evening to Saturday evening) specifically for admitted students. This weekend is a great opportunity to get to know and interact with fellow incoming students, as well as to learn more about what to expect in the program and about living in Nashville. Students will also have the opportunity to meet members of the MAcc partner firms during a reception and panel discussion.
