Students have three years to complete all degree requirements. Other than these, no particular sequence is required. Provision for Course Substitution ACC 550 and 551 are Special Projects in Accounting. Either may also be taken as a general elective. Dual Degree Requirements Students interested in obtaining both a Master of Business Administration and Master of Accountancy degree from the Massey School must meet the requirements of both degree programs.
Some specific courses receive credit in both programs.
The total number of hours for both degrees taken at Belmont University will be 63 semester hours as compared to the 72 required hours if taken separately. The M.ACC. program will then be 21 additional hours beyond the M.B.A. course requirements. Students who have the M.ACC. degree from the Massey School will receive credit for MBA 510 toward the requirements for the M.B.A. degree. The M.B.A. program then will be 33 additional hours beyond the M.ACC. degree requirements. The accounting profession has experienced many changes in recent years including advances in computer and information technology, increased consulting opportunities, and growing competition in national and global markets.