The Master of Science in Accounting program is a specialized graduate degree offered through the PVAMU College of Business. Students receive advanced training in accounting to prepare aspiring accounting professionals for careers in public, private and governmental accounting. This program assists graduates in meeting the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy prerequisites for the Uniform CPA Examination.
Accounting core classes for the MSA program are offered in a hybrid format (50% traditional classroom, 50% online) Saturdays at the Prairie View A&M University Northwest Houston Center located near FM 1960 and Tomball Parkway (SH 249) in Houston, Texas. Financial Management (FINA 5103) and elective courses are offered online and in the evenings.
| Master of Science in Accounting Core Courses | ||
| ACCT 5311 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 5312 | Accounting Information Systems & Controls | 3 |
| ACCT 5317 | Accounting for Managerial Decision Making | 3 |
| ACCT 5314 | Accounting Theory | 3 |
| ACCT 5315 | Seminar on Tax Consulting, Planning and Research | 3 |
| ACCT 5332 | Data Analytics in Accounting | 3 |
| FINA 5310 | Theory of Financial Management | 3 |
| Elective Courses (Select 3 elective courses for a total of 9 semester credit hours) |
9 | |
| Total Required Credits | 30 | |
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MS in Accounting Core Course Sequence |
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| Fall | Spring | Summer |
| ACCT 5337 | ACCT 5311 | ACCT 5312 |
| ACCT 5332 | ACCT 5315 | ACCT 5314 |
Students without a background or undergraduate work in accounting may be required to take some additional courses before enrolling in some graduate-level accounting courses. Coursework and equivalences taken at previous institutions is evaluated on a case-by-case basis upon submission of application materials.
Review tuition and fees for additional information and use the online resource Paying for Graduate School on the Office of Graduate Studies site.
CPA Information
A Master of Science in Accounting can lead to a number of career options. Students interested in a career after earning a CPA credential can view information online.
The CPA examination requirements in Texas are listed on the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy site. After reviewing the requirements, please speak with an advisor to discuss whether all of your coursework satisfies the requirements.
BBA/MSA 4+1 Program in Accounting
The 4+1 program in accounting is designed to help undergraduate accounting majors transition smoothly into the master of science in accounting (MSA) program. Upon successful completion of the BBA/MSA 4+1 program, students would earn two degrees: the bachelor of business administration (BBA) in accounting and the master of science in accounting. View program information and requirements.
Application Information
Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate degree at Prairie View A&M University must be admitted to the college and the graduate studies program. Application information, fees and deadlines for the Office of Graduate Studies are posted online.
Apply for the PVAMU MSA through Apply Texas
Application Deadlines
| Domestic Students |
International Students | |
| Summer |
April 1 | February 1 |
| Fall | May 1 | May 1 |
| Spring | November 1 | September 1 |
Contact Information
Director: Mr. Orlando Garcia
PVAMU Main Campus: Agriculture/Business Multipurpose Building – Room 363
PVAMU Northwest Houston Center – Suite 220
Phone: 936.261.9215 | 936-261-9217 | 713-790-7127
E-mail: msa@pvamu.edu
- The MBA (online and evening programs) are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- The program is flexible. Students may choose the evening MBA program with courses offered in Houston at the PVAMU Northwest Houston Center or take advantage of the online MBA and earn their MBA completely online.
- With the needs of students in mind, the program is affordable. The online MBA has been consistently ranked as an affordable option among AACSB accredited programs for more than 5 years. Review tuition and fees for additional information and use the online resource Paying for Graduate School on the Office of Graduate Studies site.
Students enrolled in the MBA program must complete 36 graduate credit hours of course work, including nine (9) required courses (listed below) and three (3) elective courses.
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) Core Courses | ||
| ACCT 5310 | Managerial Accounting & Control | 3 |
| ECON 5310 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| FINA 5310 | Theory of Financial Management | 3 |
| MISY 5310 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 5310 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 5312 | Business Analytics and Modeling | 3 |
| MGMT 5332 | Strategy and Policy | 3 |
| MGMT 5343 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MRKT 5330 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| Elective Courses (Select 3 elective courses for a total of 9 semester credit hours) |
9 | |
| Total Required Credits | 36 | |
Students choose three (3) elective courses from an approved inventory of business courses. Depending on the combination of courses, a student has the option of completing one of four (4) concentrations or pursuing a general management option.
- Accounting Concentration
- Entrepreneurship Concentration
- Finance Concentration
- General Management Concentration
- Management Information Systems (MIS) Concentration
Concentration options and courses are outlined in the University Catalog.
A list of elective courses is available in the University Catalog.
Students without a background or undergraduate work in business may be required to take some additional courses before enrolling in some graduate-level courses. Coursework and equivalences taken at previous institutions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis upon submission of application materials. Please contact the program director at mba@pvamu.edu for details.
Application Information
Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate degree at Prairie View A&M University must be admitted to the Office of Graduate Studies and to the College of Business. Application information, updates to fees and deadlines for the Office of Graduate Studies are posted online.
Apply for the PVAMU MBA through Apply Texas
Application Deadlines
| Domestic Students |
International Students | |
| Summer |
March 1 | February 1 |
| Fall | May 1 | May 1 |
| Spring | October 1 | September 1 |
Contact Information
Director: Mr. Orlando Garcia
PVAMU Main Campus: Agriculture/Business Multipurpose Building – Room 363
PVAMU Northwest Houston Center – Suite 220
Phone: 936.261.9215 | 936-261-9217 | 713-790-7127
E-mail: mba@pvamu.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
For students who want more schedule flexibility and a deeper knowledge of specific topics or more time in foundation courses, the College of Business offers a fully online MBA and evening or part-time MBA at the PVAMU Northwest Houston Center. Classes are offered online, in-class and in a hybrid format. Students take core courses with opportunities to take elective courses to broaden their scope of knowledge in specialized areas.
The Executive MBA program is a fast-paced, highly structured program with Saturday hybrid courses. Twelve foundational courses are designed to empower students with professional competencies to be applied immediately in their own business environment.
Students from all backgrounds are welcome: liberal arts, education, engineering healthcare and so on. While a bachelor’s degree is required for admission, a bachelor’s degree in business is not required. There is no GMAT or GRE requirement for admission to this program. Some international students may need to take the TOEFL, but there is no GMAT, GRE or thesis required for admission to the MBA or MSA programs.
Classes for all graduate programs are offered in the fall, spring and summer, with breaks between semesters. In the fall and spring semesters, most students take two classes each semester. Students in the MS in Accounting program should expect to take core accounting courses in the summer. Most students can complete the program within two years.
Classes are held online or at the Prairie View A&M University Northwest Houston Campus located close to Willowbrook Mall near FM 1960 and Highway 249. The address is 9449 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070.
Both the MBA and MSA programs are affordable and competitively priced. Tuition and fee schedules are posted here. The PVAMU College of Business MBA program has been recognized as one of the best and most affordable programs among AACSB Accredited programs.
At Prairie View A&M, we understand students are juggling multiple commitments, both in their professional careers and at home. Our MBA program gives students the ability to complete the program within a time frame they feel comfortable with, as well as the flexibility to take courses in a format that works best for them whether online or at our campus in Houston.
Information sessions are held from August until June. Applicants are invited to sign up below to receive dates, times and login instructions. Please contact Mr. Orlando Garcia at oegarcia@pvamu.edu for the MBA and MSA programs or Ms. Andrea Wilkins at arwilkins@pvamu.edu for the EMBA program.
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