Master of Accounting (MAcc) Degree

Rice University

Upon completing the MAcc degree, students will be able to:Demonstrate technical proficiency in the major aspects of public accounting. Demonstrate financial valuation expertise. Demonstrate strong written and verbal business communication skills. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of public policy and corporate governance. Demonstrate a critical and analytical approach to problem solving. The student should first pursue any grading question with the instructor following whatever formal or informal process the instructor has outlined for the course. If the matter is not resolved in step 1 above, the student may appeal to the Academic Standards Committee by emailing a written notice, describing the grounds for appeal, to jgs-academic-standards@rice.edu, copying the instructor and the senior associate dean. This written appeal must be filed no later than 30 days after the last day of finals for the term (mini-term) in which the course was offered. If the instructor feels further discussion is warranted based on the written appeal, the instructor may discuss it directly with the student. The Academic Standards Committee will consider the appeal based on information provided by the instructor and the student. At its discretion, the Committee may hold a hearing to further consider the matter. The decision of the Academic Standards Committee will be rendered within four weeks of receiving a written notice of appeal (step 2). The decision rendered by the Academic Standards Committee is generally final, except for extraordinary cases in which there was a procedural error or major information omission in the steps above. Appeals beyond the Academic Standards Committee must go to the dean of the JGSB, who may seek guidance from other constituents of the school. All decisions rendered by the dean are final. In the event that the protested grade is necessary for the student to graduate, an accelerated schedule will be followed.

Jones Graduate School of Business