Master of Professional Accounting

Designed for those with a non-accounting undergraduate degree, our STEM-designated Master of Professional Accounting (MPAC) gives you the right credentials to switch careers or progress upwards in your organization. This program is designed for those who have earned an undergraduate degree in a non-accounting major (including any business major, liberal arts, andor humanities) who want to pivot to the accounting profession. Albers' MPAC program enables you to gain highly sought-after knowledge by today's employers. With an undergrad degree in business, you are on the path to completing 225 quarter hours for CPA eligibility. If your degree is in a non-business major, we’ll help you plan your roadmap to an accounting credential, including: CPA (Certified Professional Accountant); CIA (Certified Internal Auditor); CMA (Certified Management Accountant); CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor); EA (Enrolled Agent). We’ll also make sure you’re ready to start accounting coursework by including a few prerequisite courses in statistics, finance, and economics. Courses in your program include IT Audit, Advanced Accounting, Corporate Governance, Not-For Profit Accounting, and Law for Accountants.You’ll get real-world experience with a tax practicum that involves community-engaged learning. You can also do a 12-credit internship to gain even more experience.

The MPAC application includes the following elements: Bachelor's Degree. Evidence of four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution or U.S. equivalent completed before the program starts. Minimum of 3.00 GPA - Cumulative GPA from the most recent 90 graded quarter (60 semester) credits, including transfer credits and post-baccalaureate coursework.