Join us for a traditional MPA info session! Gain valuable insights into our top-ranked traditional Master in Professional Accounting program. Learn about our curriculum, application process, and career outcomes, and explore the benefits of studying at the University of Texas at Austin
Tuesday, July 29, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Are you a current UT undergraduate looking to expand your career options? The MPA Bridge program allows you to begin working towards a Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) degree while finishing your non-accounting bachelor’s degree in your senior year.
Join our upcoming virtual info session to discover how the MPA Bridge program can fast-track your path to success. You’ll hear all about the admissions process, curriculum, career prospects, and what life is like in the program.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Join us for an exciting evening with current students of the Texas McCombs Master in Professional Accounting program. Engage with students as they share their unique experiences and career successes.
Don’t miss this chance to explore how the MPA program can shape your future!
Join us for an exciting evening of Accounting++ The Jobs You Didn’t Know You Wanted. Wondering what type of jobs you can have with an accounting degree? Hear from panelists who have unique jobs and learn how their careers have evolved.
Don’t miss this chance to explore how the MPA program can shape your future!
Join us for an exciting evening with the faculty of the Texas McCombs Master in Professional Accounting program. Engage with faculty as they share their experiences and answer your questions.
Don’t miss this chance to explore how the MPA program can shape your future!
The recent MPA tailgate was more than just pre-game fun—it was a testament to the camaraderie within the MPA community. One student shares their unique experience as a former University of Florida undergrad cheering for the Texas Longhorns while donning a Florida Gators jersey!
The MPA tailgate was a great bonding experience for students within the MPA program. It was great seeing my friends from different classes come together, wear burnt orange, and get excited for the Longhorns’ SEC matchup against the Gators. Many of us rooted for different teams throughout our undergrad, but this game meant much more to me since I did my undergrad at the University of Florida and was a photographer for the Florida Gators’ athletics program. When I showed up to the tailgate with a Texas Longhorns hat and Florida Gators jersey, my fellow MPA students made sure to get a good laugh, and it made for a lot of fun. This MPA community really thrives off of each other as we are all battle the stresses that come with a prestigious academic program together. I also made sure to fuel up with some catered Chick-fil-A.
As for advice I have for new/prospective students, prioritize and make time for friends and meet fellow students through social outings such as the MPA tailgate. Having friends in all of your classes will make you look forward to your 8 am classes, give you a sense of home away from home, and provide you with lifelong friends down the road. I am looking forward to what the next semester brings and hope we can all get together for a baseball or basketball outing.
-Craig Haas
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Introducing some of the Texas McCombs MPA Ambassadors!
These dynamic students represent the heart of our program, showcasing the endless opportunities that come with a Master in Professional Accounting degree. Whether your goals are in accounting or beyond, the ambassadors are here to share their unique journeys, insider tips, and personal experiences to help you navigate life as an MPA student. To learn more about the MPA program click HERE!
Demetrius Garza
Connect with Demetrius
Q: What’s your favorite place to study on campus?
A: My favorite spot to study on campus has to be the NRG room in McCombs. I really like the renovations they made over the summer, and the new monitors and study rooms are nice!
Q: What’s your favorite coffee shop or restaurant in Austin?
A: I enjoy visiting Dog Day Coffee and Mercado Sin Nombre; they both have some fantastic coffee with some unique flavors! If you go to Dog Day, I would recommend the Morning Ralph (thai tea infused nitro cold brew), and at Mercado Sin Nombre, the Horchata Cold Brew.
Q: Favorite show?
A: Severance on Apple TV+. Excited for the second season to come out in January!
Q: What’s your go-to way to unwind after a busy week of classes?
A: A great spot for me to de-stress from classes has got to be Barton Springs! Laying on the lawn and taking a dip in the pool on a hot day is always a great way to lighten my mood.
Brooke Harris
Connect with Brooke
Q: What’s your favorite place to study on campus?
A: I enjoy studying at the PCL
Q: What’s your favorite coffee shop or restaurant in Austin?
A: My favorite coffee shop in Austin is Houndstooth
Q: Favorite show?
A: Suits
Q: What’s your go-to way to unwind after a busy week of classes?
A: Hang out with friends and go on walks
Christian Tinoco Lopez
Connect with Christian
Q: What’s your favorite place to study on campus?
A: I consider it a hidden gem, but I love studying in the Governor’s room in the Texas Union Building—the old-timey feel boosts my study power! If not there, you can find me in the PCL 2nd-floor quiet area—it is the quietest area on campus!
Q: What’s your favorite coffee shop or restaurant in Austin?
A: Such a tough question! It depends on my mood. Habanero Mexican Cafe in South Austin is great. Some good brunch (and a throwback to the past) can be found at Jim’s Restaurant toward North Austin. Nearby campus, my favorite spot is K-Bop—their Bulgogi bowl is amazing!
Q: Favorite show?
A: I haven’t had much of a chance to watch Netflix recently with school and life in general, but when I get a chance I like to catch up on the Outer Banks new seasons or Brooklyn Nine-Nine for a bit of a laugh.
Q: What’s your go-to way to unwind after a busy week of classes?
A: I’m an avid runner. Runs down Cesar Chavez Blvd and alongside Lady Bird Lake are truly therapeutic. I love crossing the pedestrian bridge to South Austin and looking back to see the Austin city skyline—it leaves me breathless every time!
Teaguen Weise
Connect with Teaguen
Q: What’s your favorite place to study on campus?
A: PCL 4th floor or UTC 2nd floor by the windows
Q: What’s your favorite coffee shop or restaurant in Austin?
A: Original Blacks BBQ!
Q: Favorite show?
A: Grey’s Anatomy
Q: What’s your go-to way to unwind after a busy week of classes?
A: Ice-cream, visiting with friends, and anything nature
Join us for a traditional MPA info session! Gain valuable insights into our top-ranked traditional Master in Professional Accounting program. Learn about our curriculum, application process, and career outcomes, and explore the benefits of studying at the University of Texas at Austin
Wednesday, November 20, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
Join us for an evening of insight and connection at the MPA Panel Night! This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from Texas McCombs faculty, current students, and alumni. Learn about the program’s academic strengths, explore student experiences, and discover how an MPA can shape your career.
Thursday, November 14, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Zoom Webinar
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