Master of Professional Accounting

Overview

Advance your career with Penn State Great Valley’s Master of Professional Accounting, a program designed to prepare you for the CPA exam and open doors to opportunities in public accounting, corporate finance, auditing, financial analysis, and more. Whether you’re an experienced accountant or transitioning into the field, our flexible program offers full-time (12–18 months) and part-time (as little as two years) options to fit your schedule. No GMAT/GRE required.

Our hybrid format blends online convenience with in-person instruction at our state-of-the-art campus, delivering a dynamic learning experience in seven-week sessions. With customizable coursework, you’ll explore topics like forensic accounting, data analytics, and strategic leadership, gaining practical skills from world-class faculty and industry experts. Plus, students receive complimentary access to Becker CPA Exam Review materials and benefit from career services, networking opportunities, and employer partnerships.

Designed to meet CPA licensure requirements, this 30-credit program offers an immersive capstone course and the ability to transfer coursework from Financial and Management Accounting certificates. Join a powerful network of 750,000+ Penn State alumni and take the next step toward becoming a leader in the accounting profession.

ACCTG 512: Financial Accounting Theory and Reporting Problems (3 credits)
ACCT 550: Professional Responsibilities and Ethics in Accounting (3 credits)
ACCT 532: Accounting Information and Decision Systems (3 credits)
ACCTG 806: Taxes and Business Planning (3 credits)
ACCTG 873: Advanced Topics in Financial Reporting (3 credits)
BLAW 444: Advanced UCC and Commercial Transactions (3 credits)

Culminating Experience
ACCTG 831: Advanced Auditing (3 credits)

ACCTG 462: Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting (3 credits)
ACCT 545: Strategic Cost Management (3 credits)
ACCTG 803: Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support (3 credits)
ACCTG 804: Data Analytics in the Accounting Profession (3 credits)
BA 810: Supply Chain and Operations Management (3 credits)
BUSAD 809: Triple Bottom Line Accounting (3 credits)
DAAN 871: Data Visualization (3 credits)
FIN 805: Multinational Managerial Finance (3 credits)
INSC 526: Business Process Management and Integration (3 credits)
LEAD 561: Dynamic Communication in Leadership Contexts (3 credits)
LEAD 862: Strategic Leadership (3 credits)
MBADM 820: Financial Management (3 credits)