Curriculum and Schedule
The Master of Professional Accounting program requires 30 credits:
- 21 credits of core courses
- 6 credits of electives
- 3 credits of a capstone course
Courses are offered in seven-week sessions. Classes meet two evenings per week in a face-to-face format or in a blended format with an online component. There are six, seven-week sessions each academic year.
Students admitted fall 2009 or after must successfully complete the SARI (Scholarship and Research Integrity) requirement of the Penn State degree in order to graduate.
Detailed course information can be found on the Schedule of Courses or contact managementhelp@psu.edu.
Download: Master of Professional Accounting Plan of Study
| Course | Current Offering | Future Offering |
|---|---|---|
| ACCTG 462 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting | ||
| ACCT 532 Accounting Information and Decision Systems | FA I | |
| ACCTG 512 Financial Accounting Theory and Reporting Problems | FA I | |
| ACCT 550 Professional Responsibilities and Ethics | FA II | |
| ACCTG 806 Taxes and Business Planning | FA II | |
| ACCTG 873 Advanced Topics in Financial Reporting | ||
| BLAW 444 Advanced UCC and Commercial Transactions |
| Course | Current Offering | Future Offering |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 545 Strategic Cost Management | ||
| BA 810 Supply Chain and Operations Management (formerly OPMGT 510) |
SU II | FA II GV & NY |
| FIN 808 Analysis of Financial Markets (formerly FIN 508) |
FA II GV & online (WC)* | |
| I B 800 International Business Management (formerly I B 500) |
SU II NY | |
| MBADM 820 Financial Management (formerly FIN 531) |
FA I |
| Course | Current Offering | Future Offering |
|---|---|---|
| ACCTG 831 Advanced Auditing | SU I |
| Requirement | Current Offering | Future Offering |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of SARI requirements | Fall and Spring Only | Fall and Spring Only |
GV = Great Valley Campus (default)
NY = Navy Yard Location
WC = World Campus (online)
*Consult with the Management Division about World Campus courses