Tuition Per Credit Hour:
Georgia residents: $499
Non-Georgia residents: $1,308
Nonrefundable seat deposit: $250
Estimated total tuition and fees:
Georgia residents: $18,444-$20,072
Non-Georgia residents: $42,214-$45,794
Range based on full-time and average part-time course load and fees. Students may be required to complete prerequisite courses for an additional fee.
Students with an accounting background have flexible options. They can complete the program in as little as 12 months, but also may take up to five years. Classes are available Monday-Thursday at 4:30 and 7:15 p.m.
Where can I take classes?
Atlanta Campus, Buckhead Center (3348 Peachtree Rd. NE)
Application Deadlines View Admissions Requirements
Domestic Applicants
We offer various application deadlines to U.S. residents. By applying earlier in the cycle, you will receive priority consideration for a graduate assistantship. After the final deadline, applications are accepted on a rolling basis until one week before class starts.
International Applicants
International applicants who need a student visa must apply by an earlier, hard deadline.
Graduate Admissions
[email protected]
Attend virtual office hours with one of our recruiters to get your questions answered.
Robinson’s Master of Professional Accountancy will prepare you to become a CPA, whether or not you possess accounting experience. The flexible program is designed for students with an undergraduate accounting degree (or equivalent), allowing them to complete courses at their own pace.
Don't have an accounting background?
We'll still prepare you to become a CPA through the cohort format of this program. Learn more »
Classes take place in the evening, so you can keep your day job. The courses satisfy the 30 credit hours of upper-level accounting education required of CPAs in Georgia.
Students don’t just receive CPA exam preparation. They also enjoy exposure to the Big Four and other accounting firms through Robinson’s biannual career fair.
Students can join organizations that are specific to the accounting field. One example is Beta Alpha Psi, which provides opportunities for self-development and service, and encourages a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility among members.
"At Ernst & Young [EY], we rely heavily on Robinson’s Master of Professional Accountancy [MPA] program as a source for our Atlanta and Alpharetta offices. Robinson’s MPA graduates often fill internship and entry-level positions that focus on assurance, tax and advisory services; they also take on business development roles.
I can spot a Robinson graduate amongst other candidates when I look around the room. They are the ones optimizing their time and building their network.
We know that when we hire a Robinson grad, he/she will be hardworking. Robinson students love the city of Atlanta and want to build a life and career at EY."
- Kelsey Rock, campus recruiter, Ernst & Young
Application Requirements
Learn more about the application process and what you will need to apply.
Students must complete specific undergraduate courses in addition to the 30 hours required for this degree. These classes are assigned as part of the admissions process based on a review of each student’s transcripts. They can be exempted if equivalent coursework has been previously completed with minimum grades of C-.
6 courses | 18 hours
4 courses | 12 hours
You may select up to two 8000-level accounting classes.
Subject to approval, select two to four electives outside of accounting among the following:
Other electives must be approved by your academic advisor. Note: MBA 8025 and MBA 8115 are not allowed as electives for the Flexible MPA program.
Tuition Per Credit Hour:
Georgia residents: $499
Non-Georgia residents: $1,308
Nonrefundable seat deposit: $250
Estimated total tuition and fees:
Georgia residents: $18,444-$20,072
Non-Georgia residents: $42,214-$45,794
Range based on full-time and average part-time course load and fees. Flexible Master of Professional Accountancy students may be required to complete prerequisite courses for an additional fee. Students will be informed by the admissions committee if this is the case.
Contact Graduate Student Financial Services
We are here to help you understand the cost of your program, the payment schedule and financing opportunities.
[email protected]
404-413-7086
Robinson Scholarships
Robinson offers several scholarships through the Office of the Dean as well as the individual academic departments.
Search Georgia State’s Database
Georgia State offers a robust searchable database containing scholarships offered through the university as well as external websites.
Graduate research assistantships are available to offset program costs. Below, see a table that breaks down the cost of tuition after a GRA position is secured.
You will be paired with a Graduate Student Experience professional who stays on top of the extracurricular programming that will enhance your academic journey and propel your career. Activities include boot camps on topics that are relevant to your field, professional workshops, networking events, recruiting fairs, and meet-and-greets intended to create camaraderie with your peers.
View a sample schedule of Graduate Student Experience events
The objective of the Flexible Master of Professional Accountancy program is to equip students with the skills needed to excel in a professional path toward a leadership position in the practice of accountancy.
Our 2021 graduates reported a 24% average salary increase, enabling them to pay back their investment in graduate school within 2.7 years.
Through participation in the following organizations, students get face time with accounting companies:
Associate Professor; American Accounting Association Competitive Manuscript Award
Danny Lanier, Jr. Joins Robinson as Associate Director of the School of Accountancy
Peter Demerjian to Join Robinson College of Business as School of Accountancy Director
Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business Eliminates GMAT/GRE RequirementAttend virtual office hours with one of our recruiters to get your questions answered.
Graduate Admissions
[email protected]
35 Broad St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
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