Master of Science in Professional Accounting

Lamar University

The Master of Science in Professional Accounting is the first STEM designated degree in a graduate program in a Texas public university. It provides students the opportunity to take 30 semester hours of graduate courses and obtain a graduate degree. As currently designed, it is an innovative graduate program composed of both in-class and distance learning classes. While students pursuing a career in public accounting are candidates for the program, accounting professionals in the corporate, governmental or not-for-profit sectors also seek graduate degrees in accounting or to become licensed CPAs and are also candidates for admission.For students without any previous undergraduate study in business who wants to become CPA-exam ready, the Lamar University M.S. in Professional Accounting degree may be completed in as few as 72 credit hours. Typically, students without a business background will take five accounting leveling courses courses, including ACCT 2301 (with a "B" or better), the nine business leveling courses and the 10 courses required by the program.

College of Business