Masters of Accounting and Taxation Degree Plans
Why Study Accounting or Taxation at Baylor?
Tomorrow's business leaders need more than technical expertise. They need professional judgment, integrity, and the ability to create value in a complex world. Baylor's Master of Accountancy (MAcc) and Master of Taxation (MTax) programs help you deepen your accounting or taxation expertise while preparing for greater career opportunities and long- term professional success.
The Master of Accountancy (MACC) and Master of Taxation (MTAX) programs provide a flexible graduate curriculum designed to deepen your expertise in accounting and taxation while supporting your professional goals. Students complete a combination of required and elective coursework that allows them to customize their degree plan based on career interests, CPA requirements, and specialized areas of study. Explore the degree requirements below to learn more about each program pathway.
Master of Accounting (MACC) Program Requirements
The MAcc degree is a 33-hour program, requiring 18 hours of graduate accounting coursework, and 15 hours of supporting graduate business coursework, of which 6 should be non-accounting
Graduate Accounting Courses
Accounting Courses
| ACC 5380 | Advanced Financial Accounting Topics |
| ACC 5385 | Financial Statement Analysis |
| ACC 5331 | Fraud Examination |
| ACC 5395 | Internship in Accounting |
| ACC 5308 | Management Accounting Seminar |
| ACC 5330 | Seminar in Auditing & Assurance Services |
| ACC 5340 | Tax Considerations in Business Decisions |
| ACC 5335 | Business and Professional Ethics for Accountants |
| ACC 5355 | Cases in Accounting |
| ACC 5312 | Data and Analytics in Accounting |
| ACC 5352 | Decision Making Accounting Using Excel |
| TBD | Advanced Accounting Seminar |
Master of Taxation (MTAX) Program Requirements
The MAcc degree is a 33-hour program, requiring 18 hours of graduate accounting coursework, and 15 hours of supporting graduate business coursework, of which 6 should be non-accounting.
Graduate Taxation Courses
Taxation Courses
| ACC 5365 | Advanced Individual Taxation |
| ACC 5370 | Tax Research |
| ACC 5361 | Corporate Taxation |
| ACC 5362 | Partnership & S Corporation Taxation |
| ACC 5364 | International Taxation |
Accounting & Taxation Accelerated Programs
Start Your Master's Degree Sooner.
Qualified Baylor students pursuing a BBA in Accounting may be eligible to begin work toward a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) or Master of Taxation (MTax) while completing their undergraduate degree through Baylor's Accounting & Taxation Accelerated Programs.
This streamlined pathway allows students to begin approved graduate coursework as undergraduates, creating a more efficient path toward advanced accounting and tax expertise while continuing progress toward their bachelor's degree.
Eligible Pathways
Students in the accelerated pathway have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in areas such as financial reporting, auditing, accounting analytics, taxation, professional ethics, and business decision-making while preparing for the next stage of their academic and professional careers.
To earn the BBA and the MAcc or MTax degrees via an accelerated pathway, a student must complete all basic requirements for both degrees. A maximum of 9 hours of graduate-level coursework will count toward both degrees from the following courses:
Accounting Courses
| ACC 4312 | Data and Analytics in Accounting |
| ACC 4340 | Advanced Financial Accounting Topics |
| ACC 4350 | Business and Professional Ethics for Accountants |
| ACC 5370 | Tax Research |
| ACC 5395 | Internship in Accounting |
What are the next steps?
Students typically begin exploring the accelerated pathway after completing approximately 60 credit hours and work closely with undergraduate and graduate advisors to develop an individualized degree plan. Students will then be expected to complete all the required masters courses taught on their chosen pathway.
For general inquiries about the program, please contact:
Lauren Farish
Graduate Program Director
(254) 710-3372
Lauren_Farish@baylor.edu
