MPA Course Descriptions

A.   Required Courses (21 hours)
MBA 8015 Strategic Communications (3)
Acct 8130 Advanced Accounting Topics (3)
Acct 8310 Seminar in Management Accounting Systems (3)
Acct 8410 Seminar in Financial Accounting Theory and Policy (3)
Acct 8610 Advanced Topics in Assurance Services (3)
Acct 8700 Financial Statement and Business Analysis (3)
Acct 8740 Seminar on Internal Auditing (3)

B.   Electives in the Specialization (9 hours)
Select any three 8000-level ACCT or TX classes.

Advisement/Course Selection
The MPA program coordinator is available to students for consultation and guidance as needed. Students are encouraged to contact the coordinator and schedule an appointment for advisement as needed. Progress toward the degree, including clearance for graduation, will be determined by the Office of Graduate Student and Alumni Services by comparing courses taken by the student with the foundation courses assigned at admission and the degree requirements stated above. It is the responsibility of the students to monitor their progress toward the degree and to determine if they have met all the requirements of the degree.

The Limit
The time limit for completing the MPA program is eight calendar semesters from the first semester.