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ECON-MPA Curriculum

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ECON-MPA

ECON-MPA COURSEWORK EXAMPLES

The nature and length of a student's program may vary based on his or her background, special interests, internship and coursework opportunities, CPA examination plans, and other factors. The sample plans below assume that the ECON-MPA student is not interning, achieves summer graduate standing, is pursuing either the Financial Reporting & Assurance or Taxation track, and does not waive or substitute any accounting coursework. View the following course work examples for more information.

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ASSURANCE TRACK EXAMPLE
 Credit Hours

Summer Year 1 (Senior Standing): 

ACC 381-Financial Accounting

 

3

Fall Year 1 (Senior Standing):

ACC 387.1-Managerial Accounting
ACC 380K.11-Introduction to Taxation

 

3
3

Spring Year 1 (Senior Standing):

ACC 380K.4-Introduction to Assurance Services

 

3

Summer Year 2 (Graduate Standing):

ACC 380K.13-Info Tech for Accounting & Control
Business Elective

 

3
3

Fall Year 2 (Graduate Standing):

ACC 180C-Distinguished Speaker Lyceum
ACC 380K.1-Financial Accounting Standards & Analysis I (Intermediate)
ACC 383K._-Audit Elective
BA 385T-Financial Management
Business Elective

 

1
3
3
3
3

Spring Year 2 (Graduate Standing):

ACC 380K.2-Financial Accounting Standards & Analysis II (Advanced)
ACC 380K.7-Financial Statement Analysis
LEB 380.30-Legal Environment of Business
Accounting Elective

 

3
3
3
3
TOTAL HOURS   43 

 

The nature and length of a student's program may vary based on his or her background, special interests, internship and coursework opportunities, CPA examination plans, and other factors.

TAXATION TRACK EXAMPLE
 Credit Hours

Summer Year 1 (Senior Standing):

ACC 381-Financial Accounting
3

Fall Year 1 (Senior Standing);

ACC 387.1-Managerial Accounting
ACC 380K.11-Introduction to Taxation

 

3
3

Spring Year 1 (Senior Standing):

ACC 380K.4-Introduction to Assurance Services

 

3

Summer Year 2 (Graduate Standing):

ACC 380K.13-Info Tech for Accounting and Control
Business Elective

 

3
3

Fall Year 2 (Graduate Standing):

ACC 180C-Distinguished Speaker Lyceum
ACC 380K.1-Financial Accounting Standards & Analysis I (Intermediate)
ACC 384.1-Tax Research Methodology
ACC 384.3-Taxation of Entities II (Partnerships)
BA 385T-Financial Management

 

1
3
3
3
3

Spring Year 2 (Graduate Standing):

ACC 384.2-Taxation of Entities I (Corporations)
LEB 380.30-Legal Environment of Business
ACC 384._-Tax Topic
Business Elective

 

3
3
3
3
TOTAL HOURS  43

 

The nature and length of a student's program may vary based on his or her background, special interests, internship and coursework opportunities, CPA examination plans, and other factors.
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    In the MPA program, you will expand your creativity, think on your feet, and have the opportunity to apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world situations. MPA offers a flexible, challenging curriculum that takes into account your experience, skills, and career goals. It provides a solid accounting foundation through core courses, accounting and MBA electives and track options.
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WAIVER POLICY

The MPA degree consists of 43 total credit hours. However, we will waive up to four MPA core courses (12 credit hours) if you complete equivalent coursework before transitioning to graduate status. Upper-level courses in the Business Economics Option Program will qualify for MPA course waivers.

 

Your academic advisor will approve any waivers and substitutions during new student advising in the summer.

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