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 [email protected].
Download: Master of Professional Accounting Plan of Study
Summer 2020 Course Offerings
Summer I Courses
Core Courses
- ACCTG 512 - Financial Accounting Theory and Reporting Problems (WC online*)
Elective Courses
- MBADM 820 (formerly FIN 531) - Financial Management (GV remote learning)
- IB 800 - International Business Management (GV remote learning)
Summer II Courses
Elective Courses
- BA 810 (formerly OPMGT 510) - Supply Chain and Operations Management (GV remote learning)
Fall 2020 Course Offerings
Fall I Courses
Core Courses
- ACCT 532 - Accounting Information and Decision Systems (GV)
- ACCTG 512 - Financial Accounting Theory and Reporting Problems (GV)
Elective Courses
- IB 800 – International Business Management (GV)
- MBADM 820 (formerly FIN 531) - Financial Management (GV; AB/BK)
Fall II Courses
Core Courses
- ACCT 550 - Professional Responsibilities and Ethics (GV)
- ACCTG 806 - Taxes and Business Planning (GV)
Elective Courses
- BA 810 (formerly OPMGT 510) - Supply Chain and Operations Management (GV, NY)
- FIN 808 (formerly FIN 508) - Analysis of Financial Markets (GV)
GV = Great Valley Campus (default)
AB/BK = VLN at Abington/Berks campuses
NY = Navy Yard Location
WC = World Campus (online)
*Consult with the Management Division about World Campus courses