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Full-Time Cohort MAc Program

Watch our current students and alumni speak about their experience and education with the Golden Gate University School of Accounting. The Masters in Accountancy degree meets the needs of both career-changers and those already working in the profession who wish to further develop their expertise. For many students, the MAc will satisfy the education requirements to sit for the CPA or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examinations.

All classes in our full-time MAc Cohort program are taught by accounting practitioners who are experts in their field. Every eligible full-time cohort student may participate in the accounting internship selection process if eligible.

If you were unable to attend one of our informational webinar sessions on the Accelerated Cohort Program, you can view the presentation materials at the links below. Earn Your Degree in One Year or Less
With our full-time, intensive cohort program, you will be able to earn your graduate MAc degree in as little as one year. Located at Golden Gate University's downtown San Francisco campus in the heart of the financial district, students will study in a cohort group - taking all of the courses together, building a lifelong professional network upon graduation. Rigorous academic challenges will be supplemented by professional networking, career development and hands-on learning opportunities. As part of the degree, eligible students can complete a well-paid internship for academic credit, obtaining valuable career experience.

Career Development and Placement Support
Cohort students earning their MAc degree will attend many frequent workshops focusing on career search techniques, including resume writing and interview coaching. Multiple career options are presented by tax and accounting firms and industry leaders. Networking events and interactive sessions with accounting and tax professionals at all levels - from first year staff members to managing partners - are convened exclusively for cohort students. Technical panels and hands-on training sessions allow cohort students to immediately leverage their classroom knowledge so they are able to use what they have learned in real-life practice situations during their internship or employment position.

Applying to the Cohort Program
Anyone interested should immediately contact the School of Accounting at 415-442-7800 or by email, info@ggu.edu. Representatives will be able to answer your questions about the program, your qualifications, and let you know whether you will need to enroll in our intensive, 6-week accounting prerequisite program which runs from early June to late July.

Admission to the full time 12 month cohort program is selective and limited. Each application is carefully reviewed by the School of Accounting Admission Committee which considers the following:
  • Academic achievement
  • A written statement of purpose which explains your interests, a sense of career direction, and how the MAc degree will benefit you
  • A letter of recommendation from an instructor or employer
  • A detailed resume reflecting education, any work experience, interests and awards
  • Demonstrates strong English language communication skills, both verbal and written
  • In addition, a personal interview with the committee may be required
To read about our Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
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