{"id":19101,"date":"2021-05-27T16:37:42","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T20:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/05\/27\/student-seeks-a-challenge-through-mac-graduate-program\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T18:32:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T23:32:46","slug":"student-seeks-a-challenge-through-mac-graduate-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/05\/27\/student-seeks-a-challenge-through-mac-graduate-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Seeks a Challenge Through MAC Graduate Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ambition has been the driving force behind Tiffany Allis\u2019 success in balancing her professional life and educational experience in the pursuit of her master\u2019s degree. Though her marketing position at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) keeps her busy, she challenged herself to continue her education.<\/span><\/p>\n

Upon researching various programs for her master\u2019s degree, the <\/span>Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) online program<\/span><\/a> stood out most.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNC State has an accomplished faculty and staff along with an unmatched reputation. Most importantly to me, there was a sense of community,\u201d says Allis. \u201cFrom my initial conversation with admissions to today as a student, faculty and staff will make themselves available to answer questions and offer solutions to whatever you need help with.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The MAC program\u2019s format varies from class to class. Some courses have all instructional materials on the Moodle page, including video lectures, whereas other classes will have instructional material paired with a Zoom session for students to engage with their professors.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf I never saw a professor, how would I engage with the class or ask questions? My concerns were quickly alleviated in my first online class. The material provided was very robust and the video lectures were delivered in a clear and concise way. That\u2019s not to say that you as a student don\u2019t need to put in the work! Being in an online class means reading the assigned materials, following the lectures and staying up-to-date on your work,\u201d shares Allis.<\/span><\/p>\n

As she became familiar with her courses and adjusted to the structure, she also had to acclimate herself to maintaining a balance between her academics and her professional career. \u201cPretty much every minute of my time is accounted for. Early mornings and late nights are the norm but it\u2019s doable if you have the ambition (and depending on how many classes you take!),\u201d Allis says. \u201cI did a lot of work on the weekends and aimed to get ahead whenever possible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Though working full time and being a student is a challenge, Allis has already seen how the program is impacting her career. At NCDPS, she assists in revenue growth to support the agency\u2019s mission. She says, \u201cAdding a MAC degree provides a greater opportunity to contribute to our mission.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Allis is grateful for the support and inspiration from program faculty. Their expertise from advanced careers in the field has provided her with skill sets and insight she plans to apply to her future career.<\/span><\/p>\n

She is an advocate for working professionals to pursue their masters\u2019 through the online program. \u201cIn many ways, you can determine your own pace while being mindful of deadlines. Faculty are available to you through several outlets. However, students who want to pursue an advanced degree while working need to be committed and willing to put in the extra hours that the degree requires,\u201d Allis says.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you interested in pursuing your master\u2019s degree in accounting at a distance? Explore the <\/b>online Master of Accounting program<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

This post was originally published<\/a> in DELTA News.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false,"raw":"Ambition has been the driving force behind Tiffany Allis\u2019 success in balancing her professional life and educational experience in the pursuit of her master\u2019s degree. Though her marketing position at the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) keeps her busy, she challenged herself to continue her education.<\/span>\r\n\r\nUpon researching various programs for her master\u2019s degree, the <\/span>Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) online program<\/span><\/a> stood out most.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

\u201cNC State has an accomplished faculty and staff along with an unmatched reputation. Most importantly to me, there was a sense of community,\u201d says Allis. \u201cFrom my initial conversation with admissions to today as a student, faculty and staff will make themselves available to answer questions and offer solutions to whatever you need help with.\u201d<\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe MAC program\u2019s format varies from class to class. Some courses have all instructional materials on the Moodle page, including video lectures, whereas other classes will have instructional material paired with a Zoom session for students to engage with their professors.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u201cIf I never saw a professor, how would I engage with the class or ask questions? My concerns were quickly alleviated in my first online class. The material provided was very robust and the video lectures were delivered in a clear and concise way. That\u2019s not to say that you as a student don\u2019t need to put in the work! Being in an online class means reading the assigned materials, following the lectures and staying up-to-date on your work,\u201d shares Allis.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs she became familiar with her courses and adjusted to the structure, she also had to acclimate herself to maintaining a balance between her academics and her professional career. \u201cPretty much every minute of my time is accounted for. Early mornings and late nights are the norm but it\u2019s doable if you have the ambition (and depending on how many classes you take!),\u201d Allis says. \u201cI did a lot of work on the weekends and aimed to get ahead whenever possible.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\nThough working full time and being a student is a challenge, Allis has already seen how the program is impacting her career. At NCDPS, she assists in revenue growth to support the agency\u2019s mission. She says, \u201cAdding a MAC degree provides a greater opportunity to contribute to our mission.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\nAllis is grateful for the support and inspiration from program faculty. Their expertise from advanced careers in the field has provided her with skill sets and insight she plans to apply to her future career.<\/span>\r\n\r\nShe is an advocate for working professionals to pursue their masters\u2019 through the online program. \u201cIn many ways, you can determine your own pace while being mindful of deadlines. Faculty are available to you through several outlets. However, students who want to pursue an advanced degree while working need to be committed and willing to put in the extra hours that the degree requires,\u201d Allis says.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAre you interested in pursuing your master\u2019s degree in accounting at a distance? Explore the <\/b>online Master of Accounting program<\/b><\/a>.<\/b>"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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