Course Overview

There has never been a better time to pursue an accounting career, with demand for accounting professionals exceeding candidates. Our first-time exam pass rate soars above the national average, and the program offers two paths to accounting licensure. You can pursue the Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) or the Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

This uniquely-designed MAcc program curriculum equips you to work in the professional world and pass the licensure exam. We know graduate business education is costly, so a Lipscomb Master of Accounting comes with several special opportunities even more worthwhile.

Get hands-on experience with a full-time internship at the height of tax season. Score more than 600 on the GMAT, and you could receive a significant scholarship. After graduation, you'll join your peers — who all got the work they were looking for.

Simply want to become eligible for CPA licensure in less than a year? Our Graduate Certificate of Accountancy for Professionals (GCAP) is for professionals like you. If you're in need of 12 accounting hours or less, you'll be eligible for your licensure after receiving this certificate. Complete an academic course for a corresponding part of the CPA or CMA exam and you'll be on your way

General Eligibility

Applicants for the MAcc program are required to complete the GMAT with a recommended score of 500 or higher. In addition, an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher is preferred. An internship or other relevant employment in the field is strongly encouraged. A GMAT waiver option is available for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicants who are granted the GMAT waiver, in turn, waive consideration for the MAcc scholarships based upon GMAT scores. (Try our Sample GMAT.)

Credit Hours:

30, 12

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.