PPA
Professional Program In Accounting
The Professional Program In Accounting (PPA) is a five-year integrated program that offers students the opportunity to simultaneously earn a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and their Master of Science in any of our MS programs. Learn the language of business, how to operate with fiscal responsibility and help solve problems!
Academic Overview
Professional Program graduates receive a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and a Master of Science degree within a variety of business disciplines. Students do not have to be BBA ACCT to apply.
Degree Details
Credit Hours: 120 + 36
Class Type: In-Person
Location: College Station
Admissions
PPA applications are accepted during the fall and spring semester of a student’s junior year, when a prospective student is enrolled in Financial Reporting I (ACCT 327).
- Enrolled at Mays Business School
- 90 hours completed before 4th year
- GPA 3.00 or higher (average GPA is 3.6)
- Currently enrolled in or completed ACCT 327
- ACCT 327 grade of B or higher
Apply To PPA
Applications will open March 3, 2025
You MUST attend ONE information session to apply. Information sessions will be held on Monday, March 3.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025.
PPA interview information will be sent out on Wednesday, March 26 and will be due Wednesday, April 9, 2025. PPA decisions will be sent out on or before Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Earning an Master’s Degree is truly an investment in yourself and your career. Use our tuition calculator to estimate your cost or contact our program team. Financial aid can include federal, state, institutional, and private sources that assist eligible students in funding their education. We encourage you to review information available from the Texas A&M University Office of Financial Aid for additional information.
Explore Professional Program in Accounting
PPA Tracks
The Professional Program is a five-year integrated program that offers students the opportunity to simultaneously earn a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Science (MS) in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Management or Marketing or a Master of Financial Management.
Professional Program in Accounting
The Professional Program in Accounting provides students with a BBA in Accounting and a Master’s degree in any of the business disciplines. Students generally sit for the CPA exam during the last semester of their five-year program, and they intern with the top firms during the program.
CPA Requirements
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) requires candidates for the CPA exam to have a minimum of 150 credit hours of college coursework. Because the Accounting BBA Degree Plan consists of only 120 credit hours, students completing the undergraduate degree must take additional coursework to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
The James Benjamin Department Of Accounting offers methods of TSBPA-approved coursework to assist for you to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
Department
The James Benjamin Department of Accounting
Accounting is the universal language of business and is essential for decision making. Accountants use financial expertise, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to help clients make better decisions.
The James Benjamin Department of Accounting’s mission is to create an environment that prepares students for any path they choose in a constantly evolving business environment. Our faculty includes award-winning instructors and accomplished scholars and our programs are regularly ranked in the top 10 in national rankings.
