NIU College of Business
Online Master of Accountancy
Launch your career as a Certified Public Accountant.
Our online Master of Accountancy (MAC) program is designed for working professionals with backgrounds in areas other than accounting. It will give you a solid foundation of accountancy knowledge and an understanding of its role in organizations. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to take the CPA exam in Illinois and most other states.*
*Out-of-state students will have a master's degree that fulfills the requirements to take exams in most states. Check your state's requirements for details.
“I'm not a traditional student anymore and couldn't leave my full-time job, so the online Master of Accountancy program at NIU was perfect for me.”Alyssa McHugh MAC Student
Careers After NIU's Online MAC
In just two years, this part-time program prepares you to sit for — and excel on — the CPA exam. Our students pass the exam at a rate exceeding the national and state rates. So, you’ll be on the fast track to a rewarding accounting career.
For more information on curriculum, course descriptions and program FAQs, visit the Department of Accountancy's Master of Accountancy page.
MAC or MAS?
The online MAC is for students whose undergraduate degree is in a field other than accounting. If you already hold an accounting degree, NIU's Master of Accounting Science (MAS) is the program built for you.
Admission Requirements for NIU's Online Master of Accountancy
You can apply if you hold a bachelor's degree in any area other than accounting and have an overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 (or at least 3.20 in 15 or more hours of graduate coursework). International students must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
For full admission requirements and details on how to apply, visit the Department of Accountancy's Master of Accountancy page.
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Mackenzie Gattman
mgattman@niu.edu
815-753-5697
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