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The Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) program delivers outstanding academic training and practical experience to help students advance their professional trajectories. Available both on-campus and through online formats, the curriculum offers comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and business operations, coupled with advanced technical accounting instruction. Participants can select between two specialized pathways (public accounting or corporate accounting) tailored to their career aspirations in the field. Additionally, they may enhance their studies with focused concentrations in Enterprise Risk Management, Information Technology, or Tax Strategy.
Jumpstart your accounting profession with our on-campus Jenkins MAC Program, which can be completed full-time within a single academic year at our Raleigh location.
Our distinguished one-year, in-person program combines the intimacy of a small college with the vast resources of a major research institution, including strong industry connections. Our acclaimed faculty includes seasoned professionals who actively share their expertise through instruction, research collaborations, and personalized mentorship.
With adaptable program structures and elective focus areas, you can customize your degree path to align with your professional objectives and personal commitments. Regardless of your chosen format, you'll benefit from the full support of a top-tier public university.
Minimum 530 GMAT score required.
To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency and must have at least a “B” (3.000/4.000) average in the undergraduate major or in the latest graduate degree program.
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Application Deadlines
December 1st
Early admission
March 1st
Final deadline for general admissions