MAcc Admissions FAQ
Ross Applicants’ Top 50 Questions
Q: I am interested in the
Michigan's Ross School of Business
MAcc Program. Can I make an appointment to talk with someone in Admissions?
A: Prospective students can schedule “counseling” appointments with the Program Director of the MAcc Program where she can answer questions about the program. These appointments can be scheduled directly with her at
rossmacc@umich.edu.
Q: How can I learn more about the MAcc Program?
A: A great resource for virtually all questions about the Ross MAcc Program is our web site, at
www.bus.umich.edu. Here, information can be found on all of the programs offered by
the Stephen M. Ross School of
Business at the University of
Michigan, including course descriptions, entry requirements, student profiles, frequently asked questions, and even applications you can download to speed up the application process.
Q: When does the MAcc Program start?
A: The MAcc program is a full time only program that begins in the Fall semester. Winter or Spring enrollment is not offered.
Q: How long is the MAcc Program?
A: The MAcc program takes ten months to complete, starting in September and ending
the following June.
Q: Does the MAcc Program offer specialization tracks?
A: We do not offer a particular specialization or concentration track. Our MAcc Program is designed to allow students the flexibility to take electives that meet each individual’s goals. The “specialization” of the program shows through the electives that the MAcc student will choose during his/her
ten-months in the program.
Q: How many credits can a student take outside of
Michigan's Ross School of
Business?
A: A maximum of 6 credits is allowed to be taken outside of
Michigan's Ross School of
Business. For courses above the 6 credit limit, advanced approval must be obtained from the Program Director.
Q: How do I check my residency status?
A: Contact the Residency Office at (734) 764-1400. Residency information is also available online at
their
www.umich.edu/~regoff/resreg.html.
Q: How much does the MAcc Program cost?
A: The Program can offer significant tuition reimbursement through teaching assistant positions and scholarships to outstanding students. Current tuition figures, which are updated annually in August, may be reviewed on this
site,
http://www.bus.umich.edu/admissions/financialaid/tuitionandcosts/macc.htm.
For additional information contact
the Stephen M. Ross School of
Business at the University of
Michigan, Office of Financial Aid, 701 Tappan Street, Room K2336, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234, (734) 764-5139,
rossfinaid@umich.edu.
Applying to the Ross MAcc Program
Q: What are the requirements for applying to the MAcc Program?
A: All Ross MAcc applicants must be completing or have completed the equivalent of an accredited four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree in virtually any field of study. In addition, they must have satisfied the following six prerequisite requirements (University of Michigan courses are in
bold.):
- Principles of Financial Accounting (ACC271 or equivalent)
- Principles of Managerial Accounting (ACC272 or equivalent)
- Intermediate Financial Accounting (ACC312 or equivalent)
- Intermediate Managerial/Cost Accounting (ACC315 or equivalent)
- Principles of Microeconomics (Econ101 or equivalent)
- Statistics (300-400 level) (OMS301/STAT350/ECON404/405/406 or equivalent)
Courses taken at all other institutions are subject to review by
Ross faculty to determine whether they qualify as prerequisites. MAcc applicants who list non-University of Michigan accounting courses as potential MAcc
Program prerequisites should submit both syllabi and course descriptions (from official university publications) for those courses. We reserve the right to review such courses in order to determine their equivalency to the MAcc prerequisite courses we offer at the University of
Michigan. We do not accept community college, distance-learning, or
on-line accounting courses as fulfillment of our prerequisites. These accounting prerequisites must be taken at an approved four-year college or university.
It is also recommended that you complete introductory courses in business law and accounting information systems prior to enrolling. If you do not, it may be necessary to take these as part of your elective coursework if admitted to the MAcc so that you will be eligible to sit for the CPA exam. You should not enroll for any undergraduate accounting course that would be equivalent to part of the MAcc Program’s core curriculum. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis.
As part of the application process, you will be evaluated on your qualitative and quantitative potential for success in the Program. Personal essays and letters of recommendations are used as critical indicators.
Please Note: If you have earned a U.S. bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent to a MAcc
degree, you may or may not be ineligible
to apply for the Ross MAcc
Program. Further, taking
courses equivalent to the Ross MAcc core curriculum may also make you ineligible. Any questions regarding your prior education
and your eligibility to apply should be directed to the MAcc Program Director at
rossmacc@umich.edu.
Q: Is the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) required for admission?
A: Yes. The GMAT is now administered through the internet and by computer, as
well as by paper-based exam, depending on where you live. It is recommended that you take it as soon as possible. Request that your scores be reported directly to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The school’s code number is 1839.
Please note we do not accept GRE scores in place of the GMAT. We do not
have a minimum score requirement.
Q: Who may write my letters of recommendation?
A: We require two letters of recommendation. We suggest you request recommendations from persons who have been directly responsible for assessing your academic performance and/or professional experience. At least one recommendation should come from an intermediate accounting professor.
The recommendation forms are included within the application. Please
follow the instructions in the application.
Q: What are the relevant application deadlines?
A: Admission to the Ross MAcc Program is for the fall term only. Admission is competitive, so we strongly encourage you to apply early. Your application and all supporting materials must be on file in the Admissions Office before your application can be considered complete and ready for review. Deadlines are
found at http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/MAcc/ApplicationDeadlines.htm.
Q: How do I transfer into the MAcc
Program?
A: We will not admit individuals who have already earned a MAcc or equivalent degree from another institution, whether accredited or unaccredited. We also discourage applications from those who have completed substantial course work in other graduate accounting programs. No previous course work will transfer to the MAcc
program. Students admitted to
Michigan's Ross School of
Business may not be simultaneously enrolled in two graduate programs.
Q: Can I apply to the MAcc Program directly after receiving my BBA or undergraduate degree?
A: Yes, most of our students come directly out of an undergraduate degree program.
Q: Do I need to have work experience to apply to the Ross MAcc?
A: No, we do not require work experience. However, if you have had some work experience, whether through a part-time job or summer internship, please include that information in your application so that it may be considered during our review.
Q: Do I need a MAcc interview?
A: No interview is required to apply for the MAcc Program.
Q: What happens to the applications that arrive after the deadline?
A: Applications must arrive in our office by the regular decision deadline to be considered
for the Fall class. If it arrives after the deadline, an application will be
reviewed on a space-available basis. Deadlines are available here.
Q: Can I reapply to the MAcc program if I wasn’t accepted previously?
A: Yes.
Q: How do I reapply? Do I have to fill out the whole application again?
A: Reapplicants must submit new application forms and one new letter of recommendation, along with the application fee, in order to be considered for admission. Additionally, reapplicants must include a cover letter discussing experiences since the last application and an updated resume. New essays are
not required, but sometimes can be beneficial if there have been significant developments that you would like to address independently of your cover letter. International reapplicants also need to resubmit official documentation of funding. Credentials and other supporting materials sent with your initial application will be held for two years. If you reapply after that time, you must submit a completely new application and supportive documents.
Q: I was not accepted to the MAcc program. Can I appeal?
A: Except in some rare cases, decisions are final. However, an applicant may appeal the decision by putting the request in writing to the Director of
MAcc Admissions. The appeal must include additional information that the applicant feels would have an impact on his or her application. No applications will be reviewed if new information is not included with the appeal. Letters can be sent to:
Director of MAcc Program, 701 Tappan Street, E6611, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234.
Q: Whom do I contact regarding the status of my application?
A: You will need to speak with the Program Director of the MAcc Program at
rossmacc@umich.edu.
Q: I was waitlisted to the MAcc Program. Can I talk to someone about my status?
A: Unfortunately, no. But if you have additional information regarding updated grades or test scores, teamwork, leadership, or community involvement, you should send the information to the Admissions Office:
Ross Admissions
701 Tappan Street
Room E2540
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234
In addition, you must submit your transcript with your most recent grades to the Office of Admissions.
Q: Are certain parts of the application more important than others?
A: All parts are important, especially when competing against many other excellent applicants. It is important to show you have a clear sense to your skills, explain why the MAcc makes sense for you, and define your goals for the future.
Q: Do pass/fail undergraduate courses taken at the University of Michigan count against me?
A: When you submit your undergraduate University of Michigan transcript, you should ask your registrar to include documentation showing the grade behind a P/F. It is also OK if students ask faculty or departments to send letters to attest to the actual grades. We recommend that you do not take any of the MAcc program prerequisites as a P/F.
Q: What types of careers do most MAccs follow?
A: Our MAcc students are fortunate in that many different career paths are
available, depending on how the MAcc student constructs his/her elective
courseload. Careers in public accounting (both audit and tax), consulting,
investment banking, corporate finance, government jobs, Law school and PhD
programs are all possibilities.
Q: Where can I find current placement statistics?
A: You can find current placement statistics for graduates as well as internships broken out by function, industry, region, and compensation in our
Placement Report.
Q: Where can I find the list of companies that recruit at
Michigan's Ross School of
Buisness?
A: You can find a list of companies that recruit at Ross by following this link.
Q: What career resources are available for alumni?
A: Ross alumni have access to iMpact, the on-line career opportunity database and networking system. iMpact is continually updated with alumni job postings from organizations targeting
Michigan's Ross School of
Business alumni. iMpact can help you find other alumni, and allows you to search by industry, company and other topics to yield a list of recruiting companies in your area of interest, including links to company-specific information. iMpact also gives you instant access to library and career resources such as company and industry information, career advice, negotiating guidelines, and interviewing skills.
Q: Where can I find more information about housing options?
A: For information about available housing, including single student housing, family housing, and off-campus housing visit
this
www.housing.umich.edu/graduate/index.html. To receive an off-campus housing information packet call University Housing at (734) 763-3205.
Q: What is student life and
culture like at Michigan's
Ross School of Business?
A: Ross offers an
extraordinary environment for
students. Michigan's Ross
School of Business is a small and close-knit community within one of the world’s great universities. That produces a rare combination of human scale and personal attention with first-rate faculty and facilities. Among the
Ross' own facilities are
state-of-the-art computer resources and our own extensive business library.
Michigan's Ross School of
Business is a true community, tucked into a corner of the University of Michigan campus. Beyond the curriculum, our highly active student organizations create great social and professional opportunities and the School hosts speakers and events of special interests to the School’s students. And beyond
the Ross School of Business, the University of Michigan – rated as the best campus cultural environment in the United States – offers a wonderful array of options for leisure time, from big-time athletics and recreational facilities to museums and lectures.
And when you go home at night, you walk through a pleasant and safe college town – a town synonymous with higher education but with the options of a major city.
Q: Where can I find information about student clubs and organizations?
A: You can learn more about the student clubs and organizations at the
Ross School of Business by visiting
the Clubs & Organizations
page.
Q: Where can I find information about Ann Arbor?
A: You can find links to many Ann Arbor resources by visiting
www.bus.umich.edu/StudentLife/CampusTown/AnnArborLinks.htm.
Q: How long are GMAT scores considered valid?
A: The Business School will keep GMAT scores on file for two years. Test scores are valid for five years from the year the exam was taken. For example, if you took the exam in
2004, your scores will be accepted until 2009. We encourage you to take the GMAT no later than one month prior to
when we will review your application, and preferably much earlier. If you take the test early enough, we encourage you to include an unofficial score report with your application if it is available.
Q: Where and when are the GMAT testing sessions? Where do I find information about the GMAT?
A: For information about testing sessions and locations in your area visit www.gmac.com or call 1-800-GMAT-NOW (1-800-462-8669)
Q: What is the minimum GMAT required for applying to the MAcc program?
A: There is no minimum score requirement, but most admitted students have scored between
a 600 and 720. The average score of admitted students is 660-670.
Q: How long will it take for my GMAT scores to get to you after I take the test?
A: Pearson Vue says that academic institutions will
receive the scores within 10 business days after the test is given. It has
been known to take longer, so allow plenty of time. If you are uncertain
as to whether we will receive your official scores by the deadline, you can fax
your unofficial score report to our office at (734) 763-7804, or send it via the
postal service to 701 Tappan, Room E2540, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1234
Q: What are the requirements for international students applying to the MAcc Program?
A: Many of the requirements are the same as those for our U.S. applicants. You must hold the equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. Three-year degrees from most countries do not meet this requirement. (There are some exceptions for some European countries.)
You must have completed the equivalents to the six prerequisite courses listed under our
Admissions Criteria and Requirements.
Applicants whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 600 or higher on the written test or 250 on the computerized test. You must also take the writing test included in the examination unless the writing test is not given at your site. The TOEFL examination should be completed before the application deadline for which you are applying.
All applications must take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). There are no minimum requirements for the GMAT, however scores for those admitted to the program average about
660-670. The GMAT examination must be completed before the application deadline for which you are applying.
All applicants are asked to submit two letters of recommendation.
International applicants are required to submit a statement verifying their ability to meet all expenses for the academic year for visa purposes. Expenses for
2006-2007 are approximately $63,230.
Q: Are there instances in which I wouldn’t be required to take the TOEFL?
A: International applicants who have earned a degree from a United States school or an institution abroad where the curriculum is exclusively in English are exempt from the TOEFL requirement. Those who have worked in the U.S. full time for two or more years in the past five years are also exempt from the TOEFL requirement.
Q: How long is the TOEFL valid?
A: TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the year of the exam. For example, if you took the exam in
2006, your score will be accepted until 2008.
Q: What is the TOEFL requirement for applying to the MAcc
Program?
A: Applicants whose native language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 600 or higher on the written test or 250 on the computerized test. You must also take the writing test included in the examination unless the writing test is not given at your site.
The TOEFL may be waived if you have two or more years of full-time work experience in the U.S. in the past five years or if you earned a degree from a U.S. university. If you earned a degree from a foreign university where classes are taught in English, the TOEFL would also be waived.
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