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An advanced degree in accounting
As a student in the Master of Professional Accountancy (M.P.A.) degree program, you’ll gain advanced accounting training that can prepare you for a successful accounting career in a variety of settings, from corporations and accounting firms to government entities and nonprofit organizations.
The M.P.A. program is open to students of all educational backgrounds, and it provides a solid foundation for students entering the program without a background in business.
Prepare for the CPA exam
Many students who pursue an M.P.A. degree at SFA are planning a career in accounting and go on to take the CPA exam. The 36-hour M.P.A. program fulfills all of the eligibility requirements for the CPA exam, and students who complete the program are 100% qualified to take the exam upon graduation.
A useful degree for non-business majors
Some students choose to pair the M.P.A. degree with an undergraduate degree in an area outside of business and finance. The advanced accounting knowledge gained in the program has a wide range of applications beyond accounting, and many M.P.A. graduates find satisfying careers in industries like health care, education, government and nonprofit.
Graduate program requirements
Students with a non-business background
The stand-alone M.P.A. program is open to all students holding a bachelor’s degree without regard to major. To be admitted to graduate status as an accounting major, must complete preliminary business courses.
*See the Graduate Bulletin for additional details, guidelines and requirements.
All M.P.A. students
All M.P.A. students are required to complete 36 hours of graduate-level coursework. A complete list of courses and instructions on how to apply are available on the Graduate Bulletin.
B.B.A./M.P.A. in Accounting: Five-year program
The 5-year integrated M.P.A.
If you’re an undergraduate student interested in an accounting-focused career path with opportunities for advancement and earning potential, this unique degree is a perfect fit. When you complete this 5-year program, you’ll graduate with two degrees:
- A Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A)
- A Master of Professional Accountancy (M.P.A)
Graduate 100% qualified for the CPA exam
SFA’s 5-year integrated B.B.A./M.P.A. program satisfies the requirements of the 1999 Public Accountancy Act, which mandates that students complete 156 hours of coursework before taking the CPA exam. The integrated program ensures that, when you graduate, you will be fully qualified to sit for the CPA exam in Texas.
See the Accounting page for additional details about the 5-year program.
