The Master of Accounting and Information Systems (MACIS) program is open to students with a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Entering students who have not already done so must complete the following prerequisite courses: one course each in fundamentals of accounting, principles of macro- and microeconomics, business statistics, business law, principles of management, principles of marketing, principles of finance, fundamentals of management science, and business policy. There are several other prerequisite courses that are unique to the option chosen. Students without prior collegiate studies in accounting and business administration can expect to spend at least two years in the program. For those who have fulfilled the background requirements - ie., students who studied business, accounting, or information systems as undergraduates - the program can normally be completed in 12-15 months. The Master of Accounting and Information Systems program requires the completion of 30 semester hours. It is designed to provide graduates with specialized knowledge in one of four program options: information systems, financial reporting and assurance services, financial services, or tax accounting. Students choose an option upon entering the program. Financial Reporting and Assurance Services... [-]

The Virginia Tech Master of Business Administration program in the National Capital Region combines the resources of the university's Blacksburg campus with accessibility to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

It offers the quality and challenge that you would expect of a well-established, program that is fully accredited by the AACSB, the International Association for Management Education. And it is specially designed for the needs of the full-time professional who is earning the MBA on a part-time basis.

AdmissionsStudents may enroll during the Fall, Spring or Summer semester. Applications should be received at least six weeks before the start of classes. Applicants will be notified of the admission decision approximately six weeks after the application packet has been submitted.... [-]

The Master of Science in HTM provides opportunity for growth as a student and a career directed individuals interested in careers as middle management personnel, educators, consultants and researchers to all aspects of the hospitality industry. Students can expect a stimulating environment encouraging the seeking application of new knowledge to this industry. The program includes interface and focus, through coursework and the completion of a professional paper, with industry and educational leaders on issues of immediate and long term importance to the industry.

After completing the first year of core courses, students have the opportunity to focus their choice of electives by completing concentrations. The hospitality and tourism management concentration provides specialized course work for those interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality and tourism industry, one of the largest and fastest growing industries worldwide. Elective courses within the concentration are provided as choices for those interested in gaining more expertise in a particular area.... [-]

How will an IT degree from Virginia Tech expand your future?

Since its founding as a land-grant college in 1872, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, popularly known as Virginia Tech, has grown to become Virginia's largest university. With about 200 degree programs and $148 million in research projects each year, Virginia Tech is the state's leading research institution. Visit the Virginia Tech Overview for additional information.

The VTMIT program is a joint degree between the College of Engineering and the Pamplin College of Business, both of which hold national rankings that consistently place Virginia Tech among the top fifty universities nationwide in business and engineering. A degree in Information Technology from Virginia Tech is well-known and highly-respected amongst employers and IT professionals worldwide.... [-]