Why choose a Master of Business Administration and Master of Accountancy?
Belmont University’s MBA/MAcc program lets you build both big-picture business skills and specialized accounting knowledge. You’ll graduate with the management abilities of an MBA and the technical expertise of an MAcc, preparing you for leadership roles in many industries.
Our AACSB-accredited programs, experienced faculty and Nashville location give you the perfect place to strengthen your skills. You’ll also benefit from strong alumni connections, industry partnerships and career services that help you stand out when job hunting.
With this dual degree, you’ll be ready for careers in leadership, financial management, consulting, entrepreneurship and more. You’ll have the tools to solve complex problems and help any organization succeed.
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Program Highlights
- Start any semester: Being in summer, spring or fall.
- Graduate in two years: Complete 57 total credit hours.
- Flexible scheduling: Evening, year-round and select online classes fit around work and life.
- Small classes: Average 25 students in core courses and 14 in electives for more personal attention.
In the MBA/MAcc dual degree, your MBA courses give you a broad, global view of business, leadership and entrepreneurship. Your MAcc courses provide in-depth training in accounting, financial reporting, auditing, taxation and more.
At Belmont's Massey Graduate School of Business, you'll get individual support from faculty who know your goals and tailor the learning experience to you. The small class sizes mean you'll have plenty of interaction with professors and classmates, creating a close, collaborative learning environment.
What You'll Learn?
MBA:
- Use accounting systems to guide decisions and communicate clearly.
- Leverage data analytics and IT tools to solve business challenges.
- Apply core financial principles to manage resources effectively.
- Create and execute strong marketing strategies.
- Build the leadership and teamwork skills to inspire others.
MAcc:
- Navigate federal tax laws for corporations with confidence.
- Apply advanced financial accounting to real-world scenarios.
- Use IRS procedures to run a successful tax practice.
- Understand international, state and local taxation basics.
- Produce clear, accurate reports for government and nonprofit organizations.
Program Details
Courses You'll Take
Curious about your coursework? View requirements for this degree in the course catalog.
All students must complete all prerequisite courses before entering Massey MBA and MAcc programs. The courses are required to ensure the success of all students. The MBA and MAcc coursework is challenging, and we focus on ensuring that all students have the proper academic background to enter graduate-level business courses with a command of fundamental concepts. Most students who earned an undergraduate degree in business already have the prerequisites, while some students may have some of the prereqs, but not all. And many prospective students have none of the perquisites.
Massey MBA prerequisite courses include:
- Accounting I
- Accounting II
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Statistics
Massey's Master of Accountancy prerequisites includes 18 hours of undergraduate accounting coursework
- Financial Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Tax Accounting
- Audit Accounting
- Excel Workshop
- Career Planning
Haven't completed all of the prerequisites?
For students who need all or most of the prerequisites, the Summer Business Institute (SBI) and Summer Accounting Institute (SAI) is the most effective way to complete the coursework before entering a Massey MBA program. Designed and taught by Massey faculty members, SBI and SAI courses are completed over twelve weeks in the summer. Students attend classes two weeknights per week and on Saturdays during the program. Students who complete the Summer Business Institute and Summer Accounting Institute hit the ground running, fully prepared for success in Massey.
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How To Apply
The following items are required to complete the application:*
- Submit an application and a $58.00 fee through BusinessCAS
- Belmont does not charge an application fee.
- Upload a one-page essay on personal and professional goals
- Upload a current resume
- Order official university transcripts from schools you attended using the link in your BusinessCAS academic history. Do not send your transcripts to Belmont.
- Provide the names and email addresses of two recommenders. Recommendations are submitted through online links provided. We do not accept recommendations from family members, pastors, or friends because they may lack objectivity.
- Optional - GMAT (or GRE) official score report (Encouraged, but not required)
- Interview - In-person OR via Zoom.
International Applicants that attended college outside the United States May also need to provide an official transcript evaluation and English Proficiency test score to BusinessCAS. Belmont now accepts MANY English test options. A full list of options for transcript evaluation companies and English testing options (as well as exceptions) can be found on the Belmont International Student Applicant page. If you are in F-1 status and have immigration questions, please contact Belmont’s International Student and Scholar Services for more information at 615-460-6243.
The following items are required to complete the application:*
- Submit an application and a $58.00 fee through BusinessCAS
- Belmont does not charge an application fee.
- Upload a one-page essay on personal and professional goals
- Upload a current resume
- Order official university transcripts from schools you attended using the link in your BusinessCAS academic history. Do not send your transcripts to Belmont.
- Provide the names and email addresses of two recommenders. Recommendations are submitted through online links provided. We do not accept recommendations from family members, pastors, or friends because they may lack objectivity.
- Optional - GMAT (or GRE) official score report (Encouraged, but not required)
- Interview - In-person OR via Zoom.
International Applicants that attended college outside the United States May also need to provide an official transcript evaluation and English Proficiency test score to BusinessCAS. Belmont now accepts MANY English test options. A full list of options for transcript evaluation companies and English testing options (as well as exceptions) can be found on the Belmont International Student Applicant page. If you are in F-1 status and have immigration questions, please contact Belmont’s International Student and Scholar Services for more information at 615-460-6243.
Application Deadlines
Massey Graduate School of Business Application Deadlines
All prospective students should apply as soon as possible to complete their applications by the deadlines listed below. Your application must be completed and you must be accepted into the program to be considered for scholarships and graduate assistantships.
SPRING: Completed Application Deadline - December 1st
SUMMER: Completed Application Deadline - April 15st
FALL: Completed Application Deadline - July 17th
MBA/Macc is 57 Credit Hours. $1,645 per credit hour. $93,765 total tuition.
For all Scholarship & GA Opportunities: You must be ADMITTED before March 1st for best scholarship opportunities.
For All Scholarships: There is no separate scholarship application.
For Merit Scholarships: Submit a GMAT Score to maximize funding opportunities.
For Need-Based Scholarships: Submit the corresponding FAFSA Application for your academic year at the time you apply. Please note, that graduate students do NOT use their parent's income for FAFSA, so it benefits you to submit this, even if you have no intentions of using student loans. Learn more on the Graduate Tuition & Aid website.
Financial Aid / Payment Options
Graduate business students have several payment options including scholarships, employer tuition assistance, installment payment plan programs, and/or student loans.
US Students: To determine eligibility requirements for student loans, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA (for previous Federal Aid applicants) and request that Belmont University receive a copy of the analysis. The FAFSA requires approximately six weeks for processing. You may file the FAFSA online at studentaid.gov.
Additional information on funding options:
Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to:
- Acceptance to the program by March 1st
- Academic excellence, including exceptional grade point average and/or optional test scores (GMAT/GRE)
- Strong recommendations from business, academic, and professional sources
- Demonstrated financial need through a submitted FAFSA
Graduate Assistantships. Five full-tuition graduate assistantship positions are available each academic year across all graduate business programs. Multiple partial tuition assistantships are also available.
Belmont Bruin Alumni Grant. Students who have graduated from Belmont University with an undergraduate degree earn a 20% reduction in the cost of graduate tuition. Students must complete the graduate application by the appropriate deadline and be accepted to the graduate program.
Endowed Scholarships. These are awarded annually to candidates who meet the unique criteria for each award.
- Alumni Council Scholarship for Hardship
- Accelerated MBA Massey Scholarship
- Charles R F Treadway Scholarship
- Damon & Carrie Hininger Massey
- Graduate Assistantship Scholarship
- J C Massey Endowed (Nelson)
- Jack C Massey Scholarship
- Massey Scholars for Professional MBA Students
- Volunteer Capital Massey Memorial Scholarship
Employer Tuition Assistance/Corporate Partners. Either of the formats below may qualify you for a matching tuition discount of up to 20% off through the Corporate Partners Program.
- Employer Payment - If your employer will be paying your tuition directly to Belmont, Student Financial Services needs employer authorization agreeing to Belmont's payment terms.
- Employer Reimbursement is an agreement between you and your employer. If your employer reimburses you after your courses are complete each semester, you are financially responsible for paying for courses before the semester begins. You can pay in cash or use loans to get started, then you can roll your reimbursement checks into the future semesters.
Installment Payment Plans. Use your savings and/or current income to cover all or part of your education expenses. You can take advantage of the Interest-Free Monthly Payment Option offered through the Tuition Management System (www.afford.com/Belmont). TMS takes your estimated educational expense and divides it into monthly payments. The cost is $55 per year and is only available for fall and spring semesters.
Paying With Student Loans. Graduate students who are U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan programs, which are awarded without regard to financial need. Interest accrues from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. The maximum loan is $20,500 per academic year. If you are using Stafford Loans to pay any portion of your tuition, you should complete the FAFSA at least six weeks before the beginning of classes.
International Students
International students admitted before March 1st are considered for all scholarships and graduate assistantships. Upon admission, international students will be contacted by Belmont’s International Student Services Office for additional information regarding student visas, enrollment deposits, and university policies that are unique to those entering the U.S. to attend Belmont University (615-460-6342).
Veterans
Individuals who have completed U.S. military service should contact one of Belmont’s V.A. Education Counselors (615-460-6871). The University supports several armed forces educational benefit programs, including Yellow Ribbon.
You’ll learn far beyond the classroom at Belmont. Here are just a few of the opportunities in store for you:
- Engage in monthly professional development events
- Attend lectures featuring top business professionals
- Travel to international destinations as part of our Study abroad electives and SCOPE International Consultancy courses.
- Complete a professional field experience
- Get customized career guidance from the Jack C. Massey College of Business Career Development Center
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is the premier accrediting agency for the best business schools in the world, including the Jack C . Massey College of Business.
AACSB's supplemental accounting accreditation indicates a program's commitment to providing an elevated quality assurance system for its accounting programs.
There are 194 accounting programs in the world with separate AACSB accounting accreditation, and Belmont's accounting program is the only private college or university in Tennessee that has AACSB's supplemental accounting accreditation.
Outcomes & Alumni Success
Graduates of Belmont’s MBA/MAcc dual-degree program are equipped to thrive in leadership roles across business and accounting. While this is a new program, students benefit from the college’s long-standing reputation for career-ready graduates, hands-on learning experiences, and strong connections to industry. Alumni from the Jack C. Massey College of Business have historically gone on to leadership positions in accounting, finance, consulting and management, and many leverage Belmont’s robust career services, internship opportunities and active alumni network to achieve success.
Career Possibilities
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Management Consultant
- Tax Director/Tax Manager
- Financial Controller
- Internal or External Auditor
- Corporate Finance Manager
- Chief Executive Officer
- Investment Banker
- Financial Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Real Estate Finance or Investment Professional
- Government or Nonprofit Financial Manager
Audrey Applebaum, MBA, MACC
Fiscal Director at State of Tennessee
"Belmont provided me the unique opportunity to get a great education while enabling me to network with like minded business forward individuals. The Massey College of Business has opened many doors for me ranging from a promotion at work, greatly increasing my personal network, and qualifying me for future positions that I would otherwise not qualify for."
Learn from the Best
Hilary Ahn
Email: hilary.ahn@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 439
Beverley Alleyne
Email: beverley.alleyne@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 355
Bryon Balint
Email: bryon.balint@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 446
Catherine Bass
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 628
Rudolph Bedeley
Email: rudy.bedeley@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 447
Cheryl Black
Email: cheryl.black@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey 448
Austin Brown
Email: austin.brown@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 454
Kimball Bullington
Email: kimball.bullington@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 435
Colin Cannonier
Email: colin.cannonier@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 340
Dennis Chen
Email: dennis.chen@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 447
Brad Childs
Email: brad.childs@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 326
Howard Cochran
Email: howard.cochran@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 350A
Jeff Cornwall
Francis Daniel
Email: francis.daniel@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 431
James Doyle
Email: james.doyle@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 346
Kristen Faile
Email: kristen.faile@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 450
Jennifer Wilgus Fowler
Email: jennifer.fowler@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 322A
Adam Fulton
Email: adam.fulton@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 323
Gary Garrison
Email: gary.garrison@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center, Room 445
John Gonas
Email: john.gonas@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 333B
José González
Email: jose.gonzalez@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 459
Elizabeth Gortmaker
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 639
David Harkins
Email: david.harkins@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 433
Alex Hoffman
Email: alex.hoffman@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 444
Brandon Holle
Email: brandon.holle@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 345
Kyle Huggins
Email: kyle.huggins@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 441
Michelle McKenney Jones
Email: michelle.jones@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 338
Kenny Jordan
Email: kenneth.jordan@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 322C
Luke Langlinais
Email: luke.langlinais@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 328
Eduardo Lopez
Email: eduardo.lopez@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 333A
Lora E. Mitchell
Email: lora.mitchell@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 330
Haskell Murray
Email: haskell.murray@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 438
Jeff Overby
Email: jeff.overby@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 111
Barry Padgett
Email: barry.padgett@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 349
Luke Petach
Email: luke.petach@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 344
J. Mark Phillips
Email: mark.phillips@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 456
Dan Privott
Email: dan.privott@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 443
Cliff A. Robb
Email: cliff.robb@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 444
Paula Roberts
Email: paula.roberts@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 453
Dustin Rumbaugh
Email: dustin.rumbaugh@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 327
Tony Saunders
Email: tony.saunders@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 338
Mark Schenkel
Email: mark.schenkel@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 452
Angela Sebby
Email: angela.sebby@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 322B
Alexey Semenov
Email: alexey.semenov@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 329
Kara Smith
Email: kara.smith@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 349
Joe Smolira
Email: joe.smolira@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 437
Bernard Turner
Email: bernard.turner@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 451
Marieta Velikova
Email: marieta.velikova@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 319
Lee Warren
Email: lee.warren@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 336
Thor Wasbotten
Email: thor.wasbotten@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 550C
Matthew Wilson
Email: matthew.g.wilson@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 457
Rachel Wilson
Email: rachel.wilson@belmont.edu
Office Location: Jack C. Massey Center 453
Tommy Wooten
Email: tommy.wooten@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Rogers Center 334
David Wyant
Email: david.wyant@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 440
Sean Sehyun Yoo
Email: sean.yoo@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 337
Claudia Guerrazzi Young
Email: claudia.young@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 451
Marilyn Young
Email: marilyn.young@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 335
Mark Zhang
Email: mark.zhang@belmont.edu
Office Location: Barbara Massey Hall 350B
Contact Us
Jack C. Massey College of Business
Carrie Finnegan
Graduate Recruiting & Admissions Counselor
615.460.6171
Email Carrie