Admission Requirements
1. Complete Apply Texas application online
www.applytexas.org
2. Complete Graduate Programs Application Information
form available online at www.pvamu.edu
3. Pay the $50 non-refundable application processing fee.
Must be received on or before the published deadlines.
A $65 non-refundable application processing fee will be
required to process all applications received after the
published deadlines.
COL L E G E OF B U S I N E S S
Our goal is to empower students
from diverse backgrounds
to become productive and
ethical business professionals,
entrepreneurs and leaders who
are among the best in the world.
P R A I R I E V I E W A &M U N I VE R S I T Y
was founded in 1876 and is the second-oldest
4. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university. Applicants must submit official transcripts
from all colleges and universities attended. A minimum
undergraduate cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.75
on a 4.00 grading scale is required for regular graduate
degree admission.
public institution of higher education in Texas. With
5.Submit three letters of recommendation using the
Recommendation of Applicant form.
colleges and schools. A member of The Texas A&M
6.Transmit official GMAT or GRE scores. GMAT or GRE
scores must be reported directly to the PVAMU College
of Business. Access GMAT information online at
www.mba.com or call 1-800-717-GMAT (4628).
Access GRE information online at www.ets.org/gre
or call 1-866-473-4373.
to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving
an established reputation for producing engineers,
business leaders, nurses and educators, PVAMU
offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees
and doctoral degree programs through eight
University System, the University is dedicated
excellence in teaching, research and service.
During the University’s 137-year history, nearly
60,000 academic degrees have been awarded.
7.Write an essay explaining “Why I Want a Graduate
Degree in Business” (1,000 words maximum).
8.International students (students who are not citizens of
the United States) may also be required to submit TOEFL
scores as well as detailed, course-by-course evaluation
of international transcripts
Acceptable international evaluation services include:
Span Tran Educational Services www.spantran-edu.com
Educational Credential Evaluators www.ece.org
World Education Services www.wes.org
Application Deadlines
Semester of Student
International
AdmissionApplicants Applicants
Fall Semester
Jun. 1
May 1
Spring Semester
Nov. 1
Oct. 1
Summer Semester
Apr. 1
Mar. 1
MSA
Program
COlleGe Of BUsiness
Graduate Programs in Business
P.O. Box 519; MS 2300
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 261-9217 or (936) 261-9215
www.pvamu.edu/mba
A Member of The Texas A&M University System
CO L L E G E OF B U S I N E S S
Accounting 4+1 Program
Courses and Degree Plan
The Accounting 4+1 program seeks to prepare
The PVAMU MSA is a 30-credit hour program
accounting majors for CPA certification. This
comprised of seven core courses (21 credit hours) and
rigorous, accelerated program allows eligible students
to complete two degrees: a Bachelor of Business
three elective courses (nine credit hours). Students
must successfully complete all 30 semester hours
Administration in Accounting (BBA) and a Master of
including both core courses and elective courses to
Science in Accounting (MSA) – typically in five years.
satisfy the degree requirements.
A student with a non-accounting undergraduate degree
CPA Exam
Workshop Option
must complete the prerequisite courses with a grade of
“C” or higher before he or she can be formally admitted
to the MSA program. Specific program requirements
Students in the MSA program can participate in
optional CPA examination workshops taught by
will be determined during the admission process
PVAMU faculty. By participating in the workshops,
which includes a complete review of undergraduate
students gain increased familiarity with the format
transcripts and work experience.
and content of the uniform CPA examination, more
COL L E G E OF B U S I N E S S
The Master of Science
in Accounting Program
focuses on providing advanced accounting
preparation for careers in accounting and
financial management in the public and private
sector. Students learn to effectively evaluate
ethical situations that an accountant or financial
manager might face in a business setting by
incorporating the laws and standards relating
to financial reporting and the importance of
personal integrity. Graduates also demonstrate
an ability to think critically and to solve
accounting problems.
information about how they should prepare for the
Prerequisite CoursesHours
exam and additional skills and knowledge required to
ACCT 2113 Financial Accounting
3
pass the CPA exam.
ACCT 2123 Managerial Accounting
3
ACCT 3213 Intermediate Accounting I
3
ACCT 3223 Intermediate Accounting II
3
ACCT 3333 Federal Income Tax I
3
Why a Graduate Degree in Accounting
from Prairie View A&M University?
ACCT 4223 Auditing
• Program is designed for professionals and working
adults
• Classes are scheduled in the evenings or
Saturdays in Houston at the PVAMU Northwest
Houston Center
• All programs are accredited by the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB
International), the gold standard of business
school accreditation.
3
18
Core Courses
I-45
249
59
290
NORTHWEST HOUSTON CENTER
• Classes are small, allowing faculty to provide
detailed feedback and assistance
• Courses are taught by experienced CPAs and
professors who have terminal degrees in their
fields of study
TOTAL
8
Houston
610
I-10
ACCT 5113 Advanced Auditing
3
ACCT 5123 Accounting Information Systems & Controls
3
ACCT 5133 Accounting for Managerial Decision-Making
3
ACCT 5143 Accounting Theory
3
ACCT 5153 Seminar on Tax Consulting, Planning & Research
3
ACCT 5163 Law & Ethics for Accountants
3
BCOM 5203 Managerial Communication
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
TOTAL
3
30