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  Graduate School–Camden 2013–2015 School of Business–Camden Professional Master's Programs Professional Master of Accountancy (P.M.Ac.)  

Professional Master of Accountancy (P.M.Ac.)


P.M.Ac. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Rutgers School of Business–Camden Professional Master of Accountancy (P.M.Ac.) program allows working professionals to build their net worth with a network of exceptional faculty, staff, alumni, and corporate friends. The P.M.Ac. program is designed with the working professional in mind, and is the solution for those who wish to earn their master of accountancy degree from an AACSB International-accredited institution without disrupting their full-time career.

Program Highlights:

  • 16-month accelerated degree program
  • No classes during peak tax season (March and April)
  • Classes meet on Saturdays
  • World-class Rutgers faculty
  • CPA exam methodology built into curriculum that meets the 150-hour certification requirement
  • Immediate applications for the workplace
  • Exceptional cohort group of professionals

Admission

The P.M.Ac. program seeks to admit well-rounded individuals who can bring a unique perspective and contribute to the learning environment and cohort experience. Candidates are evaluated on many factors including managerial experience, leadership qualities, GMAT/GRE scores, degree of motivation, and demonstrated scholastic ability. These aspects are measured by work experience, academic records, letters of recommendation, and the personal interview.

The specific admission criteria include the following:

  • Four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited university or institution
  • Evidence of academic strength, as shown by a GMAT or GRE score (or by another standardized graduate test)
  • Submission of two letters of recommendation, resume, and a personal statement describing educational and professional goals
  • Required prerequisites courses: Intermediate Accounting I and II, Federal Income Tax, Auditing, and Cost Accounting.

Curriculum/Requirements

The P.M.Ac. curriculum develops participants' critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills while meeting the 150-hour requirement for the CPA examination.The accelerated lock-step, cohort based program is completed in 16 months, and includes a two-month recess during the months of March and April, known times for high volume of work in accounting firms.

The program is offered in five sessions. Each session runs for 11 weeks and participants will take no more than two classes per session. The curriculum consists of 30 credits and participants will complete courses in financial reporting, accounting practice, federal taxation, and performance management, among other topics.


SAMPLE CURRICULUM SCHEDULE

Orientation

Session 1:
Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services
Quantitative Skills

Session 2:
Problems in Financial Reporting
Commercial Business Law and Regulation

Session 3:
Leadership and Managing Human Capital
Accounting Information Systems and Internal Control

Session 4:
Performance Measurement and Competitive Strategy
Financial Statement Analysis

Session 5:
Advanced Taxation
Colloquium on Current Issues in Accounting Practice

Graduation

 
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