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
Spring 2021 Course Offerings
Spring I Courses
Core Courses
- ACCTG 462 - Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting**
- ACCTG 873 - Advanced Topics in Financial Reporting
Spring II Courses
Core Courses
- BLAW 444 – Advanced UCC and Commercial Transactions**
Elective Courses
- ACCT 545 - Strategic Cost Management
- BA 810 - Supply Chain and Operations Management
(formerly OPMGT 510) - FIN 808 – Analysis of Financial Markets (WC online*)
(formerly FIN 508) - MBADM 820 - Financial Management
(formerly FIN 531)
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
**Contact [email protected] for assistance to enroll