Learning Goals
Learning for graduate accounting students in the Master of Accountancy program will be advanced in a program that builds on a student’s undergraduate preparation to enhance their education to become a successful accounting professional.
The Master of Accountancy (MACCT) Learning Goals map to the College of Business and Economics learning goals and to the University of Idaho’s learning goals:
MACCT #1. Professional Accounting Knowledge - The MACCT students will acquire advanced accounting knowledge to prepare them for the accounting profession or further graduate work.
MACCT #2a Critical Thinking and Ethical Problem Solving - MACCT students will demonstrate critical thinking skills necessary for identifying and addressing complex situations in accounting-related areas including ethical dilemmas.
MACCT #2b Research Skills - MACCT students will be able to locate appropriate information, apply the rules or standards to a set of facts, and make an appropriate recommendation regarding a course of action.
MACCT #3. Communication – MACCT students will enhance their ability to effectively communicate through oral presentations and professional writing assignments.
MACCT #4. Clarify Purpose and Perspective – MACCT students will have opportunities for experiential learning, relationship development and appreciation of global perspectives.
MACCT #5. Teamwork and Collaboration – MACCT students will have opportunities to enhance their ability to interact in teams.
The Master of Accountancy (MACCT) Learning Goals map to the College of Business and Economics learning goals and to the University of Idaho’s learning goals:
MACCT #1. Professional Accounting Knowledge - The MACCT students will acquire advanced accounting knowledge to prepare them for the accounting profession or further graduate work.
MACCT #2a Critical Thinking and Ethical Problem Solving - MACCT students will demonstrate critical thinking skills necessary for identifying and addressing complex situations in accounting-related areas including ethical dilemmas.
MACCT #2b Research Skills - MACCT students will be able to locate appropriate information, apply the rules or standards to a set of facts, and make an appropriate recommendation regarding a course of action.
MACCT #3. Communication – MACCT students will enhance their ability to effectively communicate through oral presentations and professional writing assignments.
MACCT #4. Clarify Purpose and Perspective – MACCT students will have opportunities for experiential learning, relationship development and appreciation of global perspectives.
MACCT #5. Teamwork and Collaboration – MACCT students will have opportunities to enhance their ability to interact in teams.