<p>I will be a senior psychology/history major at a good New England liberal arts school this fall. I have consistently been on the Dean's list and am confident in my ability to be accepted into a solid MBA program. Much of the advice I have gotten has focused on Masters in accounting for non business majors. There seems to be an opinion that job offers for liberal arts undergrads with accounting MBA's receive multiple job offers. Many opinions are that a Masters of Science in accounting is particularly desirable. Can anyone verify these opinions? Also, what schools in New England or on the East Coast are known for these programs catering to the non business undergrad?</p>
<p>A MAcc (Master of Accounting) is a good program if you want to be an accountant, not if you want to enter some other aspect of the business world. If you want to be an accountant (at least at first; it can eventually lead elsewhere), get a MAcc, if not, don’t bother. Also, there are MAcc programs for those who were undergrad accounting majors, but want a specialty; there are programs for those who didn’t major in it, but have a year or two of accounting. There are some programs for those with no background. You need to look up all the business schools in the regions you want to live in and look at the requirements for the MAcc program. There won’t be too many you can apply to if you’ve never taken an accouting class.</p>