The Vanderbilt Advantage
The Vanderbilt Master of Accountancy is a full-time, intense, one-year program that provides you with the knowledge, managerial perspective, leadership prep and communication skills to launch a career in the audit service line of an international public accounting firm. You'll pursue a process designed for placement in a paid internship during the spring and a premier CPA review course—which prepares you to sit for the CPA exam during the summer after graduation.
Here are 14 reasons why our students and alumni say the Vanderbilt Master of Accountancy is an advantageous choice.
The Vanderbilt MAcc program was designed by Vanderbilt Owen faculty in collaboration with public accounting leaders, equipping you with the knowledge and skills top firms are looking for.
- In just one year, the program prepares you to succeed in the audit service line of one of our partner firms, which include companies on BusinessWeek’s “Best Places to Launch a Career” list.
- The program is your passport to work in a diverse mix of cities around the U.S. and the world. As you advance in your career, you'll enjoy exceptional geographic mobility.
- Upon graduation, you’ll benefit from a lifetime connection to the Vanderbilt community—a highly supportive network of alumni, faculty, staff and students. You’ll form relationships here that not only will enhance your career opportunities but will become lifelong friendships.
- You’ll have unparalleled access to a paid internship with one of our partner firms during the spring, which usually leads to a full-time job offer after graduation.
- Intimate and collegial classroom experiences with low student-to-faculty ratios mean you’ll receive individualized assistance for interviewing, placement and more. You'll have rich opportunities to interact with professors and partner firms.
- The program caters to students who majored in something other than accounting as undergraduates, so you will enjoy classmates from varying academic backgrounds and perspectives.
- Owen offers the perfect balance of rigorous course work, healthy competition and collegial students. Students work collaboratively and help each other succeed. Being part of a community like that can make all the difference in your educational experience.
With our exclusive professional development program, you’ll benefit from executive coaching and training usually reserved for later career stages, giving you a competitive edge.
- The program provides an opportunity to take the Becker CPA review, the premier course that prepares you to pass the CPA exam.
- The audit career path is a great way to learn business from the inside out—so you’ll be well positioned for success in many business careers.
- You’ll study alongside Vanderbilt MBA and MS Finance students, broadening your perspective and promoting exchange of ideas.
- Prepare to enjoy the experience. The Vanderbilt MAcc program consistently receives exceptionally high satisfaction scores from students.
- You’ll earn your degree in Nashville, a vibrant city that is small enough to be accessible and friendly, yet diverse and cosmopolitan, with no shortage of things to do or see.