Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

Next available entry point is January 2010.

The Master of Accountancy program is specifically designed to assist students in the assimilation of advanced knowledge in accounting and related aspects of business.

It facilitates the integration of knowledge of individual technical subjects into a greater whole in the context of a global business environment.

The aim is to foster a culture of accountancy in the sense of professionalism, integrity, and independence of thought.

We believe the graduate experience provides the breadth, depth, and professional attitudes that will be needed by the accounting profession for 2000 and beyond, and enhances the career prospects for graduates.

The program encourages the development of critical thinking, analytic and communication skills. It is intended to enhance the ability of students to adapt and respond to a complex changing business environment and to develop a professional attitude, with sensitivity to related ethical questions.

The overall objective is to provide a strong academic grounding that will support and encourage the expansion of knowledge for both the individual and the profession over the long term.

Students select either a generalized stream that includes an independent study with a faculty member in the student's area of interest, the tax specialty stream that includes advanced study in several areas of taxation, or the information systems specialty stream that includes advanced study in several areas of information systems and one independent study in the area of information systems with a faculty member. In all streams, students take one or more electives or specialty courses in other business topics or in approved topics outside the Faculty of Business.


The program consists of a set of common courses required for all students. In addition to the requried courses, students select either the general stream as outlined in Stream A, the tax specialty stream as outlined in Stream B or the information systems specialty stream as outlined in Stream C.

Prospective students and current students interested in getting involved during their degree program with should visit the Graduate Business Council homepage for more information about social activities, community involvement projects and networking activities.