Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

The MAcc program features a two-semester capstone class embedded with the industry-leading Becker CPA Review Course materials. For more than 60 years, Becker has helped over one million candidates prepare for the CPA exam by delivering the right exam preparation information in an effective way.

Focused Content

Becker's effective exam prep content is woven seamlessly into the MAcc program at no additional cost to students. Becker prepares students through subject matter comprehension, rather than rote memorization learning, ensuring a student’s study time is effective, relevant and reflects the questions on the CPA exam.

Integrated Tools

Becker’s integrated platform makes learning easier by hosting study resources conveniently in one location, allowing for seamless navigation between textbooks, lectures, homework and simulations. And with the Becker app, students have access to efficient studying anywhere at any time.

The Baldwin Wallace University School of Business is home to the dynamic Business Research Center, powered by Bloomberg. The center offers the leading financial services technology — Bloomberg terminals that integrate industry-leading data, research, news and analytics.

A prerequisite to the MAcc program is successful completion of the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) and Excel certifications as part of a semester-long course on computing designed exclusively for accounting and finance students. Learning Excel consists of completing 7 e-learning modules; learning BMC consists of completing 4 e-learning modules, and both culminate in demonstrating proficiency through presentations and analytic assignments.

The Excel and BMC certifications — in addition to the MAcc degree — are available for downloads to update to resumes and LinkedIn profiles.

The accounting faculty within the Baldwin Wallace University School of Business is a distinctive group of leading executives and expert scholars. From overseeing fiscal operations within major enterprises to researching and publishing content in renowned journals, MAcc faculty have the experience to help develop the next generation of CPAs and other accounting professionals.

Dr. Linda Chase, CPA, CFE
Chair and Professor
Ph.D., Kent State University

Professor Lynn Schulte, CPA
Associate Professor
MBA in Entrepreneurship, Baldwin Wallace University

Dr. X. Gloria Liu
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Northwestern University

Professor Dan Schrag, CPA
Assistant Professor
MBA, Cleveland State University

Mary B. Sasmaz, CPA
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

Faculty and students alike enjoy the small class sizes within BW's graduate business programs, which create a rich learning environment that enables personalized attention.

All MAcc students can leverage Baldwin Wallace University career services programming, counseling, and events. Whether students are looking for a part-time internship or a full-time role upon graduating, they can meet with a career counselor dedicated to the School of Business and use Handshake, our dynamic career networking app, to find opportunities throughout Northeast Ohio and across the country.

Professional networking is part of the program, too. MAcc students will automatically become members of the Baldwin Wallace Accounting Association upon acceptance into the program.

Every fall, employers come to campus to recruit our accounting students at Meet the Accountants Night. Every Spring, employers return to campus to celebrate academic efforts by awarding scholarships to our accounting students.

These events, expert faculty, and other graduate staff team members assist in helping students connect and pursue career opportunities with employers and influencers throughout the accounting profession.

The Master of Accountancy is a 30-credit-hour program. Students can begin the full-time program in either the fall or spring semester. Classes are offered in a combination of day and evening class times.

Fall Semester Schedule

Spring Semester Schedule

* Faculty-led review with Becker CPA Review Course materials
** Two class combination offered at same time/day

Students can begin the part-time program in either the fall, spring or summer semester.

Course scheduling will rotate each semester between day and night classes. A two-year schedule is available to students for planning purposes once they are accepted into the program.

* Faculty-led review with Becker CPA Review Course materials
** Two class combination offered at same time/day

The following courses must be completed prior to beginning the MAcc program:

• Excel Certification
• Intermediate Accounting 1 and II
• Cost Accounting
• Individual Taxation
• Principles of Auditing

Please contact the School of Business at (440) 826-2191 or business@bw.edu with any questions about prerequisites.

Baldwin Wallace University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and the School of Business is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).