Tuition per credit hour
Georgia residents: $511
Non-Georgia residents: $1,373
Out-of-Country residents: $1,400
Tuition is subject to change. Learn more under the tuition tab below.
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
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
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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-.
5 courses | 15 hours
5 courses | 15 hours
All students are required to take five elective courses from either accounting (ACCT) or tax (TX). We have organized “tracks” of elective courses for students who plan to take the CPA Exam; each track is geared to prepare you for one of the discipline sections of the CPA Exam. We strongly recommend you follow these elective recommendations, as they will provide you the strongest foundation for each discipline exam.
Tuition per credit hour
Georgia residents: $511
Non-Georgia residents: $1,373
Out-of-Country residents: $1,400
Tuition is subject to change.
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 (including the financial aid cost of attendance (https://sfs.gsu.edu/resources/coa/)), 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. This includes foundational skills for the CPA Exam, plus extensive experience in data analytics and business problem solving. Upon completing the Flexible Master of Professional Accountancy program, students will have satisfied the education requirement to qualify for the CPA License in the State of Georgia.
Our 2023 graduates reported a 30% average salary increase, enabling them to pay back their investment in graduate school within 1.3 years.
Through participation in the following organizations, students get face time with accounting companies:
accountant/staff accountant
audit assistant
audit associate/staff
auditor/examiner
financial accounts manager
financial reporting accountant
mergers & acquisitions associate
property accountant
state & local tax staff
senior accountant
senior property accountant
tax accountant/associate
tax consultant
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Graduate Admissions
[email protected]
35 Broad St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
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