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Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC)

Master of Accounting Specializations

The Jenkins MAC program offers three optional specializations to tailor your accounting education. Each specialization requires an additional two to three specified elective classes in the ERM, IT or Tax area.

Recognized for Exceptional Accounting Specializations

Forbes Advisor ranked NC State’s online Master of Accounting No. 3 overall in 2026 and recognized the program as Best for Specializations, highlighting its public accounting and business & industry tracks and optional concentrations in enterprise risk management, IT and tax strategy.

Accounting Specialization Options

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Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Specializing in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) equips you to understand and manage diverse organizational risks.

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Information Technology (IT)

Adding an Information Technology specialization to your accounting studies gives you a unique market edge and opens career paths in firms expanding their IT audit practices.

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Tax Strategy

A Tax Strategy specialization boosts performance in core tax roles and opens doors to career opportunities in large firms’ tax compliance and consulting practices.

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