Master of Accountancy

Accountants Who Lead, Lead Exciting Lives

SGML's innovative Master of Accountancy and Applied Leadership program (MAAL) provides a graduate degree opportunity for students having undergraduate majors in fields outside of accounting. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates have met the educational requirements for the CPA certification in Arizona and 47 other states.

Through this specialized program, you will develop strong technical and professional accounting skills that lay the foundation for success in today's business world. In a rapidly changing business environment, the MAAL program at Arizona State University stresses innovative preparation for performance in a fast-paced arena and enhanced awareness of global focus.

The Master of Accountancy program emphasizes the skills needed to succeed in the business community, including critical thinking, teamwork, leadership and the ability to communicate effectively. Students are also provided with the opportunity to interact with the professional world through speaker programs, receptions, workshops and internships.

The Leading Edge

Today's dynamic, global economy needs leaders, not followers.

That's why ASU's School of Global Management and Leadership (SGML) holds a different worldview when it comes to business education.

SGML offers specialized programs that prepare students for leadership roles in the global marketplace. After all, if you're going to work hard, you might as well lead the world.

Let Us Tell You All About Ourselves

The School of Global Management and Leadership prepares students to become innovative and skilled business leaders in today's dynamic and global business economy.

SGML provides a technology-rich learning environment with an outstanding, research-intensive faculty devoted to delivering a state-of-the-art, globally-rich curriculum.

The school's programs are accredited by AACSB International -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Mission

To develop excellence in global management and leadership education by creating a learning environment based on innovative programs, applied learning, research, and collaboration with the community and to expand knowledge through faculty-based discovery, dissemination, and application of research in order to achieve national prominence.

Unlike an MBA

School of Global Management and Leadership master's programs are developed to meet the growing demand for leaders in the global economy. Unlike traditional MBA programs that touch on a variety of general topics, the School of Global Management and Leadership's graduate offerings are highly specialized, innovative programs that focus on leadership and organizational effectiveness.

Designed for students with demonstrated academic and professional successes, these accelerated, 30-hour degree programs can be completed in as little as one year.