Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] Innovation - Accounting
Pennsylvania requires that those who wish to sit for the CPA exam must hold an undergraduate degree and have 150 college credits, including 24 semester hours in accounting/accounting-related coursework.
The Innovation - Accounting Concentration program at Jefferson (Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University) provides both the coursework and credit hour requirements for certification.
Unique Aspects:
- The CPA concentration curriculum is geared specifically to the CPA exam.
- CPA review is provided as a complete package by nationally ranked Becker CPA review. Funding for the course is included along with tuition.
- PhilaU provides a scholarship that pays for the Becker CPA review modules, CPA exam review, CPA mobile flashcards and fully reimburses exam registration fees as you pass each part.
- The Big Four accounting firms often expect that new hires take and pass at least some portion of the CPA exam. Our program positions students for high CPA success compared with other programs.
Tution & Application Fees
Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
Tuition Fees | $18308 | $18308 |
Total Fees | $18308 | $18308 |
Examinations
Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
---|---|---|---|---|
GMAT | Graduate Management Admission Test | 500 | 800 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in business or in a related field or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.