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This program is an opportunity to obtain a master’s in accounting in 1 year after completing a bachelor’s in accounting. Application deadline is September 3
Curriculum
The PPA degree plan accelerates your path to a master’s degree. PPA students will take specific accounting courses as a cohort, which provides a collaborative learning experience.
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Students are recruited junior year to complete an internship at a public accounting firm. The internship provides a valuable experience in assurance or taxation, client service and networking with other accounting professionals.
Learn more about PPA’s public accounting internshipsTestimonials
To learn more about what our students say about the program and their experience.
Read all Student TestimonialsStudents Share About Their Experiences in the Professional Program in Accounting
Students share how they’ve benefitted from joining the Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) at the Jindal School. PPA has everything you need to launch a professional accounting career.
Please note that satisfaction of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the PPA program.
- 3.2 GPA or higher
- Junior-level (completed approximately 60 Semester Credit Hours) as of the fall semester in which the application is submitted
- Must be enrolled in Intermediate I - ACCT 3331, in the fall semester in which the application is submitted
- Must not have previously completed or be enrolled in any of our PPA co-horted classes (ACCT 3332, ACCT 3350, ACCT 4334).
- Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of "B" prior to applying for PPA:
- Application deadline is September 15 (applications can only be submitted in the fall, online)
- Selected applicants will be interviewed by PPA directors
Follow the PPA Application Resume Template
Apply NowClass Profile – Professional Program, 2024
50
Number of
Graduates
3.70
Average GPA
at Admission
100%
Placement
to Internships
98%
Placement to
Full-Time Jobs
The PPA program was founded in 2007 and continues to be one of the prestigious programs at UT Dallas. The table below features class profiles for the PPA classes.
| Graduate Year | PPA Class | Number of Graduates | Average GPA at Admission | Placement to Internships | Placement to Full-Time Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | 65 | 3.75 | 98% | 98% |
| 2021 | 12 | 58 | 3.70 | 97% | 98% |
| 2022 | 13 | 59 | 3.73 | 98% | 98% |
| 2023 | 14 | 66 | 3.72 | 100% | 100% |
| 2024 | 15 | TBD | 3.70 | 100% | 98% |
