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If you have questions about application requirements, the career of accounting or the MAC Program, join us for a UNC Master of Accounting Program information session.
Thank you for your interest in the Master of Accounting (MAC) Program at UNC Kenan-Flagler. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career as an accountant or finance professional, or if you’d like to bolster your resume with critical deep finance and accounting skills and knowledge, we encourage you to apply now.
Don’t worry, we’ll do this together in just a few easy steps. Our graduate program doesn’t have prerequisites and it’s open to anyone who has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, regardless of undergraduate major or professional experience. Start by choosing your format, then take a few moments to read over our requirements and begin your application.
Our admissions staff looks forward to getting to learn more about each student that applies to our top-ranked UNC Master of Accounting program. We know that every applicant to our program is distinct, and, when reviewing your application, we take into consideration your unique educational background, work experience, and life achievements. Our staff uses a holistic approach that considers the entirety of your application when reviewing it, so no one section is taken into consideration without deliberation of your entire application. We look forward to receiving your application to our program.
If you have any questions, please contact us directly at mac_info@unc.edu or 919-962-3209. We’re here to help every step of the way.
On-campus: Open to students who have no more than 12 credits of accounting coursework. A 12-month, full-time program geared toward non-accounting majors. On-campus students start the program in June.
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Online: Open to all students, regardless of your undergraduate major or coursework, including accounting majors. A flexible program completed in 12-36 months, depending on your desired pace. Online students can start the program in January, March, June, or September.
Complete the fields below. Fields marked with “*” are required.
It’s easy to apply online. Gather your personal information, set aside some quiet time, and apply to UNC.
Here are a few things you’ll need and what you’ll need to do:
If you do choose to submit test scores, our school codes for the GMAT are D40-HL-00 (online format) and D40-HL-13 (on-campus format). Our school code for the GRE is 0348.
If English is not your native language and you did not complete your undergraduate degree in a native English-speaking country, you’ll also need to take the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic. Our institution code for the TOEFL is 3474.
* We only need your unofficial transcripts for application review. Simply upload them during the application process. If you studied outside of the United States, you must have a college-level education equivalent to an American undergraduate or baccalaureate degree. If the original language of the academic record and diploma is not English, please submit a certified English translation with the original document.
Submit your completed application: All finished? Outstanding. Submit your completed application and pay the application fee.
Here’s what you should expect once you have submitted your completed application.
Get interviewed: We want to meet you. After a preliminary screening of applications, the MAC Admissions Committee selects finalists to be invited for on-campus or virtual interviews. Applicants are contacted via email to schedule an interview after their application is complete. Business attire is expected for the interview.
Get a decision: We’re just as eager as you are to make our selections final. Decisions are often made on a rolling basis. Please apply early to have the best opportunity for fellowship and financial aid assistance. Also, check out our fellowship tips, “How to Put Yourself in Line for a Merit-Based Fellowship.” [PDF]
It’s easy to get started. You can set up an account in about a minute and then take your time to craft the perfect application, returning as needed to the application portal.
You can contact us directly at mac_info@unc.edu or 919.962.3209.
If you need to reach us in person or by mail, you’ll find us here:
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, McColl Building, 300 Kenan Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Join us as we celebrate the fascinating world of debits, credits, revenue, expenses and, of course, profit.
We regularly host webinars and live events. Ask your questions and learn more about the profession, the degree and our program.
Learn more about our program from those who know it best – our student. We have student ambassadors ready to meet with you!
