The Master of Professional Accounting requires 30 credits—18 core credits, 9 elective credits, and 3 capstone credits.
- Designed to fulfill remaining credits and coursework required for the CPA exam.
- Customizable program – possibility to have introductory courses waived and choose from a wide variety of electives.
- Seven-week courses are offered either in-person or in an in-person/online hybrid format.
- Capstone course immerses you in current case studies to develop analytical and presentation skills.
Students must successfully complete the SARI (Scholarship and Research Integrity) requirement of the Penn State degree in order to graduate.
Course Offerings
Penn State's Schedule of Courses lists course availability. Although the course numbers, times, and availability on the University registrar’s schedule of courses are correct, your educational record may require the listed prerequisites (or not).
If you have any questions, please contact the division at [email protected].
Summer 2025
Management Division Summer 2025 Course Schedule
| Term | Course | Section | Title | Instructor | % Online | Dates | Days/Times** |
| Summer I | ACCT 831 | 101 | Advanced Auditing | Ouyang | 50% | May 13 - June 26 | T; 6:00-9:00 |
| Summer II | ACCT 550 | 301 | Professional Responsibilities and Ethics in Accounting | Ouyang | Remote blended | June 30 - Aug. 13 | M; 6:00-9:00 |
| World Campus*** | |||||||
| Summer I/WC | BADM 834 | 001 | Portfolio Management | Jiraporn | 100% | May 12 - June 29 | World Campus |
| Summer I/WC | BUSAD 525 | 001 | Quantitative Methods in Finance | Indro | 100% | May 12 - June 29 | World Campus |
| Summer I/WC | FIN 805 | 001 | Multinational Managerial Finance | Jiraporn | 100% | May 12 - June 29 | World Campus |
| Summer II/WC | BUSAD 826 | 001 | Current Issues in Corporate Finance | Liu | 100% | June 30 - Aug. 17 | World Campus |
| Summer II/WC | BUSAD 885 | 001 | Research in Security Valuation | Indro | 100% | June 30 - Aug. 17 | World Campus |
| Summer/WC | ACCT 550 | 001 | Professional Responsibilities and Ethics in Accounting | Ouyang | 100% | May 19 - Aug. 13 | World Campus |
| Summer/WC | LEAD 856 | 001 | Diversity Leadership | Walton | 100% | May 19 - Aug. 13 | World Campus |
No classes on:
- May 26 - Memorial Day
- June 19 - Juneteenth
- July 4 - Independence Day
*Schedule is subject to change.
**Courses meeting one day a week should expect to have course commitments through course start and end dates.
***Contact [email protected] for assistance to enroll in WC courses.
WC = Classes held 100% online through World Campus.
