University of Southern Mississippi Accounting 730 E Beach Blvd Long Beach, MS 39560 US   Phone: 228-214-3447   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.P.A.-Master of Professional Accountancy On Campus   The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) program is designed to develop a sound conceptual understanding of business in general, as well as provide technical competence in accounting. Graduates from other fields of study can be accepted as candidates for the MPA degree. The MPA program was recently recognized as one of the five Centers for Excellence within the University.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1358  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1297  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $590  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $10622  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable