{"id":24184,"date":"2026-01-30T15:24:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/?page_id=24184"},"modified":"2026-02-16T13:28:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T18:28:05","slug":"accelerated-bachelors-to-masters-abm-in-accounting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/majors-and-minors\/accelerated-bachelors-to-masters-abm-in-accounting\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s-to-Master\u2019s (ABM) in Accounting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Pathways. One Goal.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High-achieving NC State students can earn both a <strong>bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mac.ncsu.edu\/\">Master of Accounting (MAC)<\/a><\/strong> in less time through Poole College\u2019s Accelerated Bachelor\u2019s-to-Master\u2019s (ABM) Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ABM Program allows qualified undergraduate students to begin taking select graduate-level accounting courses while completing their bachelor\u2019s degree. Through a structured, pre-approved plan of study, these courses may count toward both degrees\u2014reducing time to completion while strengthening preparation for the accounting profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poole College offers <strong>two ABM pathways<\/strong>, each designed to support students with different academic backgrounds, timelines, and levels of certainty about pursuing graduate study.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/majors-and-minors\/accounting\/accelerated-bachelors-to-masters-abm-in-accounting\/#accelerated\"\n  >\n  \n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\"><strong>Accelerated Pathway (3+1)<\/strong><\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\"><strong>Designed for high-achieving students who enter Poole with significant prior credits and a clear interest in accounting.<\/strong><br><br>This pathway is structured to allow students to complete both degrees <strong>in approximately four years<\/strong> by accelerating undergraduate coursework and strategically double-counting graduate-level classes.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Jump to Accelerated Pathway details<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/majors-and-minors\/accounting\/accelerated-bachelors-to-masters-abm-in-accounting\/#flexible\"\n  >\n  \n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\"><strong>Flexible Pathway (4+1)<\/strong><\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\"><strong>Ideal for students who need more time and flexibility before committing to graduate study.<\/strong><br><br>This pathway allows students to apply later in their undergraduate career while still benefiting from shared coursework and a cost-effective transition to the MAC.<br><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Jump to Flexible Pathway details<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How the ABM Program Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students may <strong>double-count up to 12 credit hours<\/strong> (four graduate-level courses) toward both the bachelor\u2019s degree and the MAC.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduate-level coursework is taken under a <strong>pre-approved plan of work<\/strong> developed with undergraduate accounting and MAC program leadership.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students receive <strong>individualized academic and career advising<\/strong> once admitted to the ABM Program.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accelerated\"><strong>Accelerated Pathway (3+1)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who this pathway is for<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Accelerated Pathway is designed for students who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are interested in accounting upon entry to Poole College of Management<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter NC State with substantial AP, IB or transfer credit<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan early and follow a structured course sequence<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a clear interest in completing both degrees as efficiently as possible<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accelerated path to a graduate degree without extending time to completion<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced overall cost through shared coursework and fewer enrolled semesters<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater flexibility during the MAC year for CPA exam preparation and internships<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased competitiveness for early recruiting and long-term career advancement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Timing and expectations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">Students should <a href=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/majors-and-minors\/accounting\/accelerated-bachelors-to-masters-abm-in-accounting\/#contact\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/majors-and-minors\/accounting\/accelerated-bachelors-to-masters-abm-in-accounting\/#contact\">express initial interest<\/a> during their <strong>first year at Poole<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will formally apply and be tentatively accepted <span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">during their <strong>second year at Poole<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many students complete both degrees in four years, actual time to completion may vary based on credit load, course availability and individual circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum <strong>3.5 GPA<\/strong> at NC State at the time of applying <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>75 earned credit hours<\/strong> (AP credits may count)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must meet all MAC admission requirements <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-custombg-two-background-color wp-block-ncst-button-spotlight\">\n    <div class=\"button-spotlight__container\">\n          <div class=\"button-spotlight__icon-container ncst-icon\">\n                \n      <\/div>\n        <div class='button-spotlight__content-container'>\n      <h2 class=\"button-spotlight__heading\"><strong>Interested in the Accelerated Pathway?<\/strong><\/h2>\n              <p class=\"button-spotlight__support\">Learn how to apply and what to expect next.<\/p>\n            \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        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study<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include transfer students who meet eligibility requirements<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced graduate workload through shared coursework<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater flexibility in undergraduate course planning<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost-effective transition into the MAC program<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Timing and expectations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students typically apply <strong>during their third year<\/strong> of undergraduate study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most students complete both degrees in approximately <strong>five years<\/strong>, depending on course sequencing and enrollment choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum <strong>3.5 GPA<\/strong> at NC State at the time of applying<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>75 earned credit hours<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must meet all MAC admission requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"process\"><strong>Admissions Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process is <strong>the same for both pathways<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps<\/strong> towards admission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete the interest form below<\/strong> to connect with program leadership and discuss eligibility. (NOTE: Students interested in the Accelerated Pathway must complete this step by the end of their first semester at Poole.) <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with undergraduate accounting and MAC program leadership to develop a plan of work<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the standard MAC application to the NC State Graduate School<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a signed Plan of Graduate Work outlining shared and graduate-only coursework<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact\"><strong>Interested? 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