Accounting firms today aren't just looking for someone who can crunch the numbers. Top employers are looking for accountants with technical savvy, critical thinking ability, industry knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. Through Saint Joseph's University's MPA program, you'll be exposed to the latest trends and technologies being used in the industry as well as opportunities to build upon your skillset as an ethics-minded and results-driven professional. Our MPA program us also ranked as one of the best graduate accounting programs in 2023, according to U.S. News & World Report.
CPA Ready
Our curriculum is designed to prepare students for leadership in public accounting and industry. As you move through your coursework in the Master of Professional Accountancy program at Saint Joseph's, you will gain the experience and knowledge you need to sit for the CPA exam.
HOW WILL SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY ADVANCE MY CAREER IN ACCOUNTING?
Saint Joseph's MPA program is a blend of core accounting (5 courses) and a distribution among specialty areas needed for a successful career in professional accountancy.
Courses are available in the areas of:
- Tax compliance and planning
- Business reporting and analysis
- Information systems and controls
Online or On Campus
The Saint Joseph's MPA program can be completed fully online, on campus or through a hybrid model.