GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Integrated Master of Accounting
Complete both your B.S. and M.Acc. in Accounting through one coordinated four to five-year program, pay undergraduate tuition throughout, and graduate prepared to pursue CPA licensure.
Start Building Your Accounting Career Now
The Integrated Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Accounting (M.Acc.) at Penn State Smeal College of Business is a good fit for highly-motivated students who know prior to entering their major they want to earn a M.Acc. degree.
You'll complete both degrees through a single four to five-year program, pay undergraduate tuition rates throughout, and complete a professional accounting internship along the way.
Through coursework, professional development, and hand’s on experiences, you'll learn to:
Analyze complex accounting, auditing, and taxation issues
Apply professional standards to real-world business situations
Interpret financial information and communicate insights to stakeholders
Use analytics and emerging technologies to support accounting and business decisions
Evaluate risk, compliance, and reporting challenges
Exercise the professional judgment expected of accounting professionals
Program Highlights
Pay undergraduate tuition rates throughout the program
Complete a professional accounting internship
Graduate prepared for CPA eligibility requirements
Train in data analytics and artificial intelligence for the accounting profession
Study in a STEM-designated program
Receive dedicated academic advising
Learn in reserved course sections designed for Integrated M.Acc. students
Where Accounting Can Take You
Graduate with your B.S. in Accounting and M.Acc., a completed professional internship, and the preparation to pursue CPA licensure. Graduates go directly into public accounting, corporate accounting, tax, advisory, consulting, and financial analysis at firms like Grant Thornton, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, and RSM.
100%
Placement Rate
$81,230
Average Starting Salary
#21
Ranked in Accounting Nationally
QS World University Rankings
Why Choose Penn State Smeal?
Join a Network That Lasts a Lifetime
Connect with more than 98,000 Smeal alumni and more than 800,000 Penn State graduates working across industries and around the world.
Dedicated Graduate Career Support
Access personalized career coaching, employer engagement, networking opportunities, and recruiting resources designed specifically for graduate business students.
Customize Your Graduate Path
Expand your expertise by combining eligible master's programs, certificates, and electives to build credentials that align with your career goals.
Is This Program Right for You?
The Integrated M.Acc. allows you to save a tuition-paying semester and enter the accounting profession sooner than earning your bachelor's and master's degrees separately.This program may be a strong fit if you:
Know accounting is your intended career path
Plan to pursue CPA licensure
Want to pay undergraduate tuition rates while earning a graduate degree
Value a structured path to the accounting profession
Want to build advanced accounting expertise before graduation
Choose Your Accounting Path
Accounting Undergraduate Major
Build a foundation for a career in accounting while keeping your options open for graduate school.
Earn your bachelor’s in four years
Pursue graduate education when your goals require it
Gain internship and leadership experience
Stay flexible as your interests evolve
Best for: Students who want flexibility before deciding on graduate education.
Integrated Master of Accounting
Commit to accounting early and earn both degrees through one streamlined program.
Begin graduate coursework before earning your bachelor’s
Complete a required professional accounting internship
Graduate prepared for CPA eligibility requirements
Best for: Students ready to make accounting their profession and accelerate their path toward advanced credentials and career opportunities.
What Your Integrated M.Acc. Experience Looks Like
Years 1-2
Complete prerequisite coursework, explore the accounting profession, and apply to the iMAcc during prior to entering your major at Smeal.
Years 3 - 5: (Students can graduate prior to year 5)
Begin graduate coursework while completing your bachelor's degree, work with your adviser, and prepare for internships and full-time recruiting.
Complete your remaining graduate coursework, build on your internship experience, and graduate with both degrees prepared to begin your accounting career.
CONNECTIONS THAT LAST
98,000+ Smeal Alumni Worldwide
Join a global network of more than 98,000 Smeal alumni working across industries and organizations around the world. As a student, you'll gain access to a community that provides mentorship, professional connections, career insights, and opportunities long after graduation.
Take the Next Step
Explore how a Penn State Smeal graduate degree can help you build specialized expertise, expand your professional network, and prepare for long-term career success. Connect with our admissions team to get started.
Learn From Accounting Experts
Scott Collins
Clinical Professor of Accounting and Director, One-Year Master of Accounting (MAcc) Program
Financial accounting, accounting analytics, and accounting information systems.
Jed Neilson
Associate Professor of Accounting
Financial reporting, valuation, and accounting analytics.
Duane "Andy" Gustafson
Associate Clinical Professor
Leadership communication, business presentations, and executive communication skills.
Anik Choudhury
Assistant Clinical Professor of Accounting
Auditing, accounting policy, financial reporting, and accounting analytics.
Gene E. Tyworth
Professor Emeritus and John J. Coyle Endowed Professor of Supply Chain Management
Transportation, logistics, supply chain analytics, and procurement strategy.