Integrated MAcc Program

Penn State students in the Smeal College of Business or the Division of Undergraduate Studies who intend to enroll in the accounting major can apply to the Integrated MAcc Program early in the spring semester of the sophomore year when all Smeal sophomores select a major.

Coursework for the Integrated MAcc Program begins in the fall semester of the junior year. Graduation occurs after the fifth year with students earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting simultaneously.

The 120-credit-hour bachelor’s degree in accounting remains as an option for students who do not wish to pursue the CPA designation immediately after graduation.

Key Benefits

• Seamlessly earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five academic years while satisfying the 150-credit-hour requirement.
• Enroll in course sections reserved for students in the Integrated MAcc Program.
• Pursue a paid internship during the spring semester of the senior year, or use that time to study abroad or take additional courses.
• Consult with a dedicated MAcc-only academic advisor about course selections and career choices.
• Access the broad and deep pool of recruiters who annually visit Smeal to hire new talent.

Note: Students who have already completed their undergraduate degree or whose undergraduate degree is nearly completed should look to the One-Year MAcc Program.