Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics
The Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics (MACC) from ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business is among a select group of accounting master’s programs that offers a data and analytics emphasis. Whether you’re building upon existing experience or pivoting into a new field, the W. P. Carey MACC can help you open the door to top hiring firms and prepare to pass the CPA exam. In just nine months, you’ll gain an advanced accounting toolkit and connections to transform your career. This program is also offered 100% online.
Academics
Prepare to navigate today’s highly complex and data-centric audit and financial consulting environment. Through case methods and group discussion, the MACC curriculum deepens your knowledge and strengthens your strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication skills. The program welcomes students from both accounting and non-accounting backgrounds.
The School of Accountancy within W. P. Carey has been accredited by the AACSB since 1987. Courses are taught by a mix of research faculty, former Big Four partners, and professionals with substantial experience and expertise. Our partnership with Becker CPA Review provides an excellent foundation for CPA exam prep, allowing you to study for, take, and pass the exam while still in the program.
As a STEM-designated program, eligible MACC graduates on student visas have access to an Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension for up to 36 months. This longer work authorization term may help international students gain additional real-world skills and experience in the U.S.
MACC fast facts
Pathway programs for students from non-accounting backgrounds
93% of MACC students employed within 6 months of graduation
CPA exam test prep partnership with Becker CPA Review
Learn moreExperience
Enjoy life on the ASU Tempe campus — in the middle of a vibrant metropolis, with access to major hiring companies, year-round activities, and the beautiful desert southwest.
How to apply
Take note of application deadlines, join us for an upcoming admissions event, and start your W. P. Carey journey. We look forward to meeting you!
Application deadlines
Round I
Dec. 1, 2024
Round II (International priority)
Feb. 1, 2025
Round III (International final)
April 1, 2025
Round IV (Final)
July 1, 2025
Note: Applications for Fall 2025 admission will be accepted on a rolling basis until July 15, 2025.
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Minimum estimated total program cost
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MACC
Estimated tuition and fees
Resident
$32,000
Nonresident
$57,000
International
$60,000
Career management
The W. P. Carey Career Services Center provides innovative resources and career programming you can access throughout your time at ASU — and also after you graduate. More than 650 organizations in over 35 industries partner with W. P. Carey to recruit talent.
Why is a master’s in accounting valuable?
Whether you’re interested in becoming a certified public accountant, advancing in leadership positions, or starting your own firm, the long-term benefits of earning a master’s degree cannot be overstated. The data analytics emphasis and reputation of W. P. Carey’s MACC program uniquely positions graduates for a variety of exciting careers. Hiring firms include Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC, McGladrey, Grant Thornton, BDO Seidman, Intel, Exxon Mobil, and Honeywell.