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30 Years of Excellence

Welcome to the Jenkins MAC program, where we're celebrating three decades of academic excellence, real-world opportunities and meaningful connections shaping the future of accounting and business.

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No. 3 Best Online MAC Program

Our high-value, flexible format is consistently ranked among the top, most recently by the University HQ, 2023

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100% Employment Rate

For the second year in a row, all of our graduates have secured jobs within three months of graduation.

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Open to Non-Accounting Majors

With our self-paced ASAP program, you can complete all prerequisites required to enter the MAC program.

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Value of a MAC degree

While many MAC students majored in accounting as undergrads, others bring different areas of expertise, from engineering to communications β€” and that diversity makes your MAC experience stronger.

An NC State MAC degree opens doors to new, in-demand accounting career paths and leadership roles for all students, regardless of your background.

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Two Formats, Same Top-Ranked Degree

On campus or online, our curriculum is designed to prepare you to succeed in all aspects of your accounting career.

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Unlimited Career Potential

We connect our students with the resources they need to find the jobs they want. Our graduates are highly sought after by industry powerhouses and global companies.

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Industry-focused Curriculum

Our curriculum isn’t just about meeting educational standards β€”Β it’s about exceeding them in ways that prepare you to pass the CPA exam and succeed in your accounting career.

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Three Specializations to Tailor Your MAC Degree

Students are not required to choose a specialization, however the MAC program offers three focus areas: enterprise risk management, information technology and tax strategy.

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First-Time CPA Pass Rate Above National Average

For the 2022 calendar year the national average first-time pass rate was 52.84%. NCΒ State students had a pass rate of 73.96%, over a 20% difference.

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Financing Your MAC Degree

Financing your MAC degree can be achieved through a variety of resources, including scholarships, fellowships and assistantships. Three out of four MAC students receive merit-based aid.

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Upcoming Events

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Jun 21

Friday12:00 PM

Empowering Impact: Navigating Nonprofit Board Service as a CPA (VIRTUAL)
Jul 17

Wednesday8:00 AM

Jenkins Graduate Programs Coffee Chat at Lucky Tree
Jul 19

Friday12:00 PM

Status of Sustainability Reporting and Challenges in Standard Setting (VIRTUAL)

The Jenkins MAC Difference: Supportive and Caring Community

“Here at NC State we are more that just a university, we’re family. Our MAC program provides exceptional education and real world experiences to launch our students’ careers to the next level.”

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Ready to take the next step?

Students have the option of starting the program in the spring, summer or fall. Apply early to be considered for MAC scholarships and fellowships. Learn more about the application checklist and the deadlines:

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πŸŽ‰ Three decades of excellence and innovation at the NC State Jenkins MAC Program!

Join the celebration! Find all the details, including our commemorative publication, at the link in our bio.

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πŸŽ‰ Three decades of excellence and innovation at the NC State Jenkins MAC Program! Join the celebration! Find all the details, including our commemorative publication, at the link in our bio. #JenkinsMAC30 #NCStateMAC @NCStatePoole

πŸŽ‰ Three decades of excellence and innovation at the NC State Jenkins MAC Program!

Join the celebration! Find all the details, including our commemorative publication, at the link in our bio.

#JenkinsMAC30 #NCStateMAC @NCStatePoole ...

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Look who`s in the top 10 again? πŸ˜ŽπŸ’―

That`s right, @Fortunemag has ranked our Online MAC no. 6 overall for the second consecutive year!

Thank you to our faculty, staff and students for their continuous dedication and hard work. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished together and look forward to maintaining our standard of excellence!

See the full rankings at the link in our bio.

#NCStateMAC #Accounting #OnlineMAC @NCStatePoole

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Look who's in the top 10 again? πŸ˜ŽπŸ’― That's right, @Fortunemag has ranked our Online MAC no. 6 overall for the second consecutive year! Thank you to our faculty, staff and students for their continuous dedication and hard work. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished together and look forward to maintaining our standard of excellence! See the full rankings at the link in our bio. #NCStateMAC #Accounting #OnlineMAC @NCStatePoole

Look who`s in the top 10 again? πŸ˜ŽπŸ’―

That`s right, @Fortunemag has ranked our Online MAC no. 6 overall for the second consecutive year!

Thank you to our faculty, staff and students for their continuous dedication and hard work. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished together and look forward to maintaining our standard of excellence!

See the full rankings at the link in our bio.

#NCStateMAC #Accounting #OnlineMAC @NCStatePoole ...

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The Jenkins MAC Student Mentorship Program is all about creating meaningful connections. Each student gets a faculty mentor to guide them through the MAC program, offering personalized advice on coursework, career paths, and networking.

"The Jenkins MAC program is a very special program. Not only do students receive the Think and Do experience with our stringent academics and excellent applied work, but they have the opportunity to do so while forming a tight community,” says Nathan Goldman, #NCStateMAC professor and mentor.

Pictured: Professor Nathan Goldman celebrating graduation with his 2023 mentees!

#PooleCollege #Mentorship #Accounting #StudentSupport

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The Jenkins MAC Student Mentorship Program is all about creating meaningful connections. Each student gets a faculty mentor to guide them through the MAC program, offering personalized advice on coursework, career paths, and networking. "The Jenkins MAC program is a very special program. Not only do students receive the Think and Do experience with our stringent academics and excellent applied work, but they have the opportunity to do so while forming a tight community,” says Nathan Goldman, #NCStateMAC professor and mentor. Pictured: Professor Nathan Goldman celebrating graduation with his 2023 mentees! #PooleCollege #Mentorship #Accounting #StudentSupport

The Jenkins MAC Student Mentorship Program is all about creating meaningful connections. Each student gets a faculty mentor to guide them through the MAC program, offering personalized advice on coursework, career paths, and networking.

"The Jenkins MAC program is a very special program. Not only do students receive the Think and Do experience with our stringent academics and excellent applied work, but they have the opportunity to do so while forming a tight community,” says Nathan Goldman, #NCStateMAC professor and mentor.

Pictured: Professor Nathan Goldman celebrating graduation with his 2023 mentees!

#PooleCollege #Mentorship #Accounting #StudentSupport ...

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