Joint MAcc/MBA Program
A Dual Master Degree program for Career Advancement.
SUU offers a joint Master of Accountancy/Master of Business Administration (MAcc/MBA) to help students reach their goals. Both programs are AACSB accredited and tailored to create the leaders of tomorrow, today.
School: Business
Students will receive time with instructors dedicated to fostering their professional development. They will be instructed by professors with real-world experience. This unique approach to education has been successful in placing both Southern Utah University's MAcc and MBA programs in the Top 100 in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Graduate degrees are often gained in the business world to advance professionally. Adding an MBA to a MAcc program can be a great way to become differentiated from other job candidates.
- While each graduate program is 30 - 36 credits each, with the joint program students are allowed to overlap elective courses and complete the program in 48 credits instead of 66.
- The Joint MAcc / MBA program must be completed simultaneously. Students will not be allowed to complete one degree and then the other within the 48 credit program.
Application Deadlines
| Semester | Application Deadline | International Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | July 15 | July 15 |
| Spring | December 1 | November 15 |
| Summer | May 1 | April 1 (Online Only) |
Career Outlook
Program Benefits
Flexibility
Students can self select each semester to take 1-4 courses. Students can opt to take summer courses or take summers off.
Online or On-Campus
Some students prefer in class instruction, some prefer the flexibility of online, so we offer both.
Placement Rates
96.5% Employment rate for program graduates. Dedicated Career Coach for business students with focus on employer outreach to coordinate internship and employment opportunities for students.
Admission Requirements
Submit a completed online application, along with the non-refundable $60 application fee.
Application Deadlines
Admission decisions are made on a continuous, rolling basis. As you prepare your application submission, please plan sufficient time to complete the MBA Preparation courses prior to registration. While the MBA Preparation courses do not need to be completed prior to admission, they must be completed prior to course registration.
Complete a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution prior to matriculation.
Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended. Official transcripts must be submitted directly from each prior institution to SUU. Applicants who have graduated from Southern Utah University do not need to submit a transcript.
Submit a professional resume that includes employment history, academic accomplishments and highlights managerial and leadership experience.
Submit a one-page letter describing your goals and expectations in pursuing a Joint MBA / MAcc degree from Southern Utah University and why you would be a valuable addition to the program.
Submit contact information for three (3) academic or professional references as part of the online application. Students who have earned a business degree from SUU in the last three years may waive the letters of recommendation requirement.
Official GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination) test scores are required for admission. For the Joint program students must meet the standard for both programs in order to be considered for a waiver:
| MBA GMAT / GRE Waiver Policy | MAcc GMAT / GRE Waiver Policy |
|---|---|
| 3.3 minimum undergraduate GPA AND / OR | 3.7 minimum undergraduate GPA AND / OR |
| 3 years professional management experience | 2 years professional accounting experience |
** Additional waivers can be considered on a conditional basis. For consideration please write a short explanation explaining why you should be considered for a waiver and submit it with your application or to gradapps@suu.edu **
**SUU admissions will determine if foundation courses are needed. Students graduating from an AACSB accredited accounting program will not be required to complete MAcc foundation courses**
| Course | Title | |
|---|---|---|
|
Undergraduate Business *Not required for students with an undergraduate degree in business or a related field. Restrictions apply for international students. |
*ACCT 2010 | Accounting Principles |
| *ACCT 2020 | Managerial Accounting | |
| *FIN 3250 | Managerial Finance I | |
| *MKTG 3010 | Marketing Principles | |
| * Courses can be replaced with MyEducator modules passed with an 80% or higher. Ask admissions for details. | ||
| ACCT 3350 | Business Law | |
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| MGMT 3180 | Management & Organizations | |
| MATH 1040 OR MATH 2040 |
Statistics Business Statistics | |
| Award "Advanced Standing / Admission to the School of Business" | ||
| Undergraduate Accounting Foundation Courses (21 credits) |
ACCT 3010 | Financial Accounting |
| ACCT 3020 | Financial Accounting II | |
| ACCT 3100 | Accounting Information Systems | |
| ACCT 3200 | Tax I | |
| ACCT 3300 | Cost | |
| ACCT 4030 | Advanced Accounting | |
| ACCT 4400 | Audit | |
Students missing one or more of these courses can be admitted to a pre-business program to complete any missing foundations. However, this will delay their graduation from both programs.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate competency in the English language. For more details on the English language proficiency requirements, please visit the International admissions page.
International Students
Additional admissions requirements for international students may be required. For additional information, please visit the International admissions page.Please submit all materials by uploading documents to the online application, or by sending them to the email address or mail address listed below:
Via Email:
gradapps@suu.edu
Via Mail:
Admissions Office
Southern Utah University
P.O. Box 8008
Cedar City, UT 84720