Tailor your MPA coursework to align with your career goals by selecting a curriculum path. Broaden that knowledge with other graduate accounting and business electives.

• View MPA degree requirement summary for students under the 2024-2026 undergraduate catalog.*
• View MPA degree requirement summary for students under the 2026-2028 undergraduate catalog.* Optimize your course waivers by following the suggested Pre-iMPA course plan.

*If you are not sure which catalog you will graduate under, check the Interactive Degree Audit (IDA) or inquire with your academic advisor.

FOR STUDENTS UNDER THE 2026-2028 CATALOG

In general, McCombs students graduating under the 2026-2028 catalog and interested in applying to the iMPA program should, in their first and second years, complete the standard BBA curriculum while making strong progress on general education and UT Core requirements.

In the third year, students interested in iMPA should focus on completing required upper-level accounting coursework.

In the fourth year, admitted iMPAs will begin graduate coursework while finishing any remaining undergraduate requirements.

The fifth year will focus on completing graduate coursework and, if applicable, professional certification exams.

Following the pre-iMPA plan of coursework should allow for a reduced courseload in the fifth year to accommodate studying for certification exams, additional career exploration, and the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant.  

View Pre-iMPA Resources