MASTER OF ACCOUNTING WITH DATA ANALYTICS

      

Specialized Master's Spring Visit Day

Join us to learn more about the Specialized Master's Programs at Villanova School of Business! You'll have the opportunity to hear more about our programs, meet current students, and learn about our professional resources and life at Villanova. Admissions representatives will be available to also discuss the application process.

      

GET READY FOR THE FUTURE OF ACCOUNTING

The Master of Accounting with Data Analytics (MAC) integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics with other essential skills - valuation, risk, tax, fraud, and qualitative skills - to prepare students to become multi-dimensional accountants within audit or advisory services, corporate accounting, finance and consulting. The highly specialized MAC program incorporates the latest thinking on AI and data analytics with the cutting-edge skills employers are seeking.

      

PROGRAM BENEFITS

CPA EXAM PREPARATION

The MAC program prepares you for the CPA exam with:

  • 30 credit hours.
  • Discounted Becker CPA Exam Review materials.
  • Advanced coursework aligned with the CPA exam topics.

    

VALUABLE INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

MAC faculty and staff are committed to your success in and out of the classroom, offering professional development and support with industry connections at the Big 4 accounting firms and beyond.

    

KPMG MADA
PARTNER

Villanova has been a partner university with KPMG’s Master of Accounting with Data Analytics program (MADA) since 2016. 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The MAC program offers a dedicated course applying generative AI and agentic AI in accounting, with additional AI activities in other courses.

      

PROGRAM FORMAT

Two semesters, full-time

In-person classes

Start in fall or spring

STEM-designated

      

EXPLORE OPTIONS TO FUND YOUR DEGREE

Investing in an advanced degree is an investment in your future career success. A variety of options are available to fund your degree, including scholarships, fellowships and financial assistance.  

      

ACCELERATED COMPLETION OPTIONS

Certain students, especially those with incoming AP credits, may be eligible to complete their bachelor's and master's degrees in nearly the same time and cost as a typical undergraduate degree - with the added benefit of reaching their 150 credit hours for the CPA more quickly. 

      

LEARN MORE

Join us for a live information session to learn more about the MAC and MBT programs. Admissions representatives will discuss program format, curriculum, application process and more.

    

Gain instant access to a list of on-demand webinars about VSB’s MAC and MBT programs, including information about admissions, tuition and funding, and more.

    

      

VIRTUAL INFO
SESSIONS

Join us for a live information session to learn more about the MAC and MBT programs. Admissions representatives will discuss program format, curriculum, application process and more.

Marissa Steiner
Assistant Director of Admissions

  

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