As the field of accounting grows increasingly complex and educational requirements for taking
the CPA exam increase, many students are seeking an advanced accounting education.
Perhaps that's your goal, too.
The MPA at Nebraska's School of Accountancy qualifies graduates to apply to sit for the CPA
examination in Nebraska.
Our MPA program prepares students to use accounting as an analytical tool for decision making. It
also helps students develop a specialized understanding of accounting theory and application.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor's program may enter the MPA program during their senior year.
Their first three years of coursework remain identical to the four-year program.
The MPA program is also offered for students with a bachelor's degree. This program
entails 36 hours of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree.
An internship program is available for MPA students. Students interested in participating
in an internship program should contact the MPA Adviser immediately after being admitted
to the MPA program.
The MPA program works on two levels. Its courses are offered in conjunction with the four-year
Bachelor's program, enabling students to earn both the BSBA and MPA degrees in a concentrated
program. The MPA program consists of a minimum of 150 hours of semester credit—with 36 of
these hours taken in graduate-credit courses. At least 20 hours of credit must be earned
in graduate-only coursework (courses with no 400-level counterpart). In addition to the
general college requirements, MPA candidates must complete the following course work:
Year 4
Fall Semester:
- 410 / 810-Auditing
- 412 / 812-Federal Tax Accounting I
Spring Semester:
- 404 / 804-Advanced Accounting
- 408 / 808-Advanced Managerial Accounting
Year 5
Fall Semester:
- 803-Seminar in Accounting Theory
- 857-Controllership Managerial Accounting or, 858-Seminar in Managerial Accounting
Spring Semester:
- 831 Seminar in Auditing
- Electives**
**At least 20 hours of graduate only courses, of which at least 15 must be earned in accounting.
A minimum of 20 hours of graduate credit (800-900) must be earned in accounting. Extensive
MPA electives are offered in financial accounting., managerial accounting, auditing,
taxation and other subjects.
Financial Aid
Scholarships and Fellowships - All full-time MPA students are eligible for scholarships and fellowships
except for students who are known to have a violation of the Student Code of Conduct (see Graduate
Studies Bulletin). Scholarship and fellowship awards are based on merit but attempts are made to
offer as many awards as possible. In recent years 50 to 100 percent of MPA students have received
awards of $2,500 or more. Awards are distributed automatically by the School of Accountancy at the
beginning of each academic year. There is no application process.
Teaching/Research Assistantships - A limited number of assistantships are awarded each semester.
Students on assistantships are assigned to work with one or two faculty members to assist them
in collecting data for research and/or to assist in teaching activities (i.e., grade projects,
homework and exams; lead recitation session or reviews for exams; monitor exams; etc.).
Compensation is a waiver of tuition and a cash stipend. Students who are awarded assistantships
cannot have other employment. Students may apply by sending a resume and cover letter expressing
their interest to the Director of the School of Accountancy.
MPA Narrated Presentations
MPA Presentation for Transfer Students (Narration)
(8.83MB)
MPA Presentation for UNL Students (Narration)
(18.52MB)
Application Procedures
-
Complete the online application form
After you submit your
application, you will receive
instructions
the next day for the
GAMES application system.
- Application fee of $45.00
Ask each college or university that you have attended to send two official transcripts to:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Graduate Admissions Office
1100 Seaton Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0619
Tel: (402) 472-2875
Three letters of reference are required and should be submitted through GAMES (Graduate Admission Management and Evaluation System).
Professional Résumé should be submitted through GAMES.
You should register to take the GMAT and have the results forwarded to UNL. You should also submit your scores through GAMES.
International Students should also include:
Guidelines for International Students can be found at www.unl.edu/gradstudies/.
| Semester |
U.S. Students |
International Students |
| Fall |
June 15 |
May 15 |
| Spring |
November 15 |
October 15 |
| Summer |
April 15 |
March 15 |
To be considered for a fellowhip, all MBA application materials must be received by March 1.