Master of Professional Accountancy

The Master of Professional Accountancy (M.P.A.) provides specialized training in accounting and related fields for those who wish to prepare for a career in public accounting and meet the 150-hour educational requirement to be eligible for the CPA exam in South Dakota.

Our faculty challenges our students to develop excellent critical thinking skills in the classroom and then apply those skills to real-world experiences. Through involvement in any of our many professional organizations or participation in quality internships, your business knowledge will be put into action.

We are committed to USD's inclusive excellence initiatives, and cultivating an environment of inclusive excellence at all levels of the school. We graduate globally and culturally aware business students who are equipped with the tools to embrace and practice inclusiveness.