Master of Science in Accounting

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) on Saturdays at the Prairie View A&M University Northwest Houston Center,n Houston, Texas.  Financial Management (FINA 5310) 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 5314 Accounting Theory 3
ACCT 5315 Seminar on Tax Consulting, Planning and Research 3
ACCT 5317 Accounting for Managerial Decision Making 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

 

MS in Accounting Core Course Sequence
Fall Spring Summer
ACCT 5317 ACCT 5311 ACCT 5315
ACCT 5332 ACCT 5312 ACCT 5314

Students without a background or undergraduate work in accounting may be required to take some additional courses before enrolling in graduate-level accounting courses.  Coursework and equivalencies taken at previous institutions are 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.

MSA Information Sheet 

Recommendation Form for MSA

MSA Application Checklist 

Apply for the PVAMU MSA through Apply Texas

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
 International Students
Summer
 Rolling Admission February 1
Fall Rolling Admission May 1
Spring Rolling Admission October 1

Students must be admitted to both the College of Business and the Graduate School at PVAMU.  Prospective students can view admission information here.

Contact Information

Director:        Orlando Garcia

PVAMU Northwest Houston Center – Suite 220

Phone:  936.261.9215 | 936-261-9217 | 713-790-7127

E-mail:  msa@pvamu.edu or oegarcia@pvamu.edu

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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 accounting or business is not required. Students without coursework in business may be required to take additional courses.

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 or three classes each semester.  Students in the MS in Accounting program should expect to take core accounting courses every semester.  Most students who have satisfied core course prerequisites complete the program within a year.

Classes are held online or at the Prairie View A&M University Northwest Houston Campus, located 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 MSA program gives students the ability to complete the program within a time frame they feel comfortable with, as well as the flexibility to take approved courses in a format that works best for them, whether online or at our campus in Houston.

Information sessions are held from September 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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