Your Coursework and Job Search Partners
The Texas MPA Program Office has academic advising and career services just for the MPA student population. You can be sure that the advice and counseling you receive comes from seasoned professionals who know the ins and outs of the University, the McCombs School, the MPA program, and the employers that play a part in your MPA program experience and job search.
Your academic advisors and career consultants will know you by name, and will give you personalized assistance that will assure your confidence in your educational experience and job search.
MPA Career Consultants
The Texas MPA’s dedicated career services and consultants are your partners in attaining your career goals. Through one-on-one advising, professional development events and career workshops, you will have a head start at tackling your job search.
MPA career consultants will help you with
- Resume and cover letter writing
- Researching career options and specific organizations
- Enhancing interview techniques
- Professional networking
- Evaluating job offers
Professional development events include
- Job search strategies
- Mock interviews
- Resume critiques
- Etiquette dinners
- Career fairs
- Industry, networking and mid-cap careers nights
- Technical computer training
- Employer panels in accounting, financial services and all other market sectors
- Alumni panels
- Industry Internship program
MPA Academic Advisors
Your Texas MPA academic advisors will help you plan your course of study from day one. You will feel assured that you are on the right path toward obtaining your degree and that your academic program is aligned with your goals. Academic advisors are available to talk with you about long-range academic plans as well as specific course needs. In addition, a faculty member has been designated to provide students with career counseling for each track.
You will receive one-on-one assistance with
- Course selection
- Registration
- Degree planning
- CPA exam eligibility
- Graduation requirements and eligibility
Academic events and workshops include
- Orientation
- Internship information sessions
- Registration workshops
- CPA exam workshops
- Graduate admissions workshop (integrated MPA approach)
- Sponsored luncheons