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Specialized Masters Info Session

REGISTER: Join Us In Person to Learn About Specialized Master’s Options for UT Students

October 30, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Connect with the Specialized Master’s recruiting and admissions team to discover the range of master’s programs offered at McCombs. As a UT undergraduate, you can take advantage of the opportunity to earn a master’s degree by staying just one more year at UT.

The info session will cover admission requirements, career outcomes, important dates, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and dive into what makes the McCombs School of Business Specialized Master’s programs highly ranked and well sought after.

Specialized Master’s programs for UT undergrads include:

  • Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Finance
  • Information Technology & Management
  • Marketing

REGISTER: SPECIALIZED MASTER’S INFO SESSION FOR UT STUDENTS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. CT

BERNARD AND AUDRE RAPOPORT BUILDING (BRB) 2.136

REGISTER: Join Us In Person for the MPA Bridge Meet and Mingle!

October 23, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Are you a current UT non-accounting major interested in expanding your career opportunities? Join us in person at the MPA Bridge Meet and Mingle to learn how you can complement your bachelor’s degree with our Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) degree. Meet and mingle with MPA staff and current MPA students who started their program with a non-business background. Plus, enjoy some Plucker’s on us! Open to all UT majors.

REGISTER: MPA BRIDGE MEET & MINGLE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 6-7 pm

ROWLING HALL SPECIAL EVENTS ROOM, RRH 5.210

 

Grab a coffee and chat with MPA

Stop By to Chat with MPA Students and Admissions Staff!

October 21, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Interested in the Master in Professional Accounting program? Stop by for some coffee in the McCombs Hall of Honors to speak with a current student or an admissions team member, and learn more about earning your accounting master’s degree in just one year! No registration is needed.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hall of Honors, CBA 2.200

Register: Traditional MPA Info Session October 23 5-6 pm CT

REGISTER: Join the October 23 Traditional MPA Information Session!

October 15, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Join our upcoming virtual information session to learn more about the traditional Master in Professional Accounting program. This info session will provide valuable insights into our top-ranked accounting program, including the MPA admissions process, curriculum, career outcomes, and the benefits of studying at the University of Texas at Austin. Don’t miss this chance to see how the Texas McCombs MPA program can help you achieve your professional goals!

REGISTER: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 – 5:00 PM CT

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Jasmin Blas-Mendieta

Jasmin Blas-Mendieta, MPA Senior Recruiting and Admissions Officer.

 

MPA Bridge Info Session October 16, 2024

REGISTER: Join the October 16 MPA Bridge Information Session!

October 11, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Are you a current UT undergraduate looking to expand your career options? This program allows you to begin working towards a Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) while finishing your bachelor’s degree in your senior year—regardless of your major.

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.

REGISTER: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 – 5:00 PM CT

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Jasmin Blas-Mendieta

Jasmin Blas-Mendieta, MPA Senior Recruiting and Admissions Officer.

 

Traditional MPA Info Session September 24, 2024

REGISTER: Join the September 24 Traditional MPA Information Session!

September 20, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Join our upcoming virtual information session to learn more about the traditional Master in Professional Accounting program! You’ll hear about the MPA admissions process, MPA curriculum, career outcomes, and life in Austin.

REGISTER: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 – 5:00 PM CT

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Jasmin Blas-Mendieta

Jasmin Blas-Mendieta, MPA Senior Recruiting and Admissions Officer.

 

Traditional MPA Info Session September 5, 2024

REGISTER: Join the September 5 Traditional MPA Information Session!

September 2, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Join our upcoming virtual information session to learn more about the traditional Master in Professional Accounting program! You’ll hear about the MPA admissions process, MPA curriculum, career outcomes, and life in Austin.

REGISTER: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 – 5:00 PM CT

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Jasmin Blas-Mendieta

Jasmin Blas-Mendieta, MPA Senior Recruiting and Admissions Officer.

 

REGISTER NOW: Accounting++ Artificial Intelligence (Livestreamed Event)

April 3, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Are you currently exploring the possibilities a Texas McCombs Master in Professional Accounting degree can offer? Artificial intelligence (AI) is a strategic focus driving multi-disciplinary collaborations, groundbreaking research, and the development of future leaders poised to navigate an ever-evolving landscape.

Join us virtually at our upcoming  event on Wednesday, April 10 to learn about the future of accounting and AI and how these fields intersect to shape the future of business.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to see into the future of accounting!

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CT

REGISTER NOW!

This event will be livestreamed from Robert Rowling Hall on The University of Texas at Austin campus. Join us virtually through Zoom.

FACULTY PANEL

REGISTER: MPA Faculty Panel

March 14, 2024 / / 0 Comments

The Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) program at Texas McCombs has world-renowned faculty that teach a wide variety of accounting courses and infuse the curriculum with cutting-edge ideas. Learn more by joining us for our virtual Faculty Panel!

The faculty panelists will provide an inside look at the MPA program’s curriculum, share details about the courses they teach, and discuss how earning an MPA degree from UT Austin will set you up for success in the workforce.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
  • Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Virtual Event (Link will be provided upon registration)

Register Now!

 

Meet the Faculty Panelists

Megan Allen

Megan Allen
Financial Accounting
Tax

Megan has prepared hundreds of tax returns for individuals, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates. She has reconciled bookkeeping and bank accounts for businesses and has represented clients before the IRS.

 

Daniel Fannin

Daniel Fannin
Managerial Accounting
Financial Accounting

Daniel is a certified fraud examiner, a certified anti-money-laundering specialist, a state-licensed private investigator, and a CPA. He has extensive experience analyzing financial records, interviewing witnesses, and testifying in court.

 

Zach Kowaleski

Zach Kowaleski 
Auditing and Assurance 

Zach studies the effect of the institutional setting on behavior using the audit and broker-dealer settings. His work has been published in the Journal of Accounting Research, the Journal of Accounting and Economics, and the Journal of Financial Economics

REGISTER: Accounting++ Your First Job (Livestreamed event)

February 29, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Are you wondering what kind of careers an accounting degree will offer you? Join us at the Accounting++ Your First Job event where you will hear from accounting alumni about their first jobs after graduating with an accounting degree and where they are now.

This event will be livestreamed from Robert Rowling Hall on The University of Texas at Austin campus. Join us on Thursday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. CT virtually through Zoom.

Meet the Panelists

image of Fraser Armstrong-Watters

Fraser Armstrong-Watters
Current Title: Chief Financial Officer
First Title: Analyst

Fraser began his career as an analyst in management consulting. He is now a partner and CFO at Palisades Group, a residential investment company.

 

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Matt Boyd
Current Title: Vice President & Partner
First Title: Analyst

After graduating with an MPA degree from Texas McCombs, Matt was an analyst at an investment bank and is now a VP and Principal at Olympus Partners.

 

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Chris Dunn
Current Title: Chief Accounting Officer
First Title: Associate

Matt graduated with an MPA degree and started out in public accounting as an associate, then went into wealth management, and is now the CAO at Palisades Group.

 

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Shari Ledbetter
Current Title: Manager
First Title: Senior Accountant

Shari is an MPA alum and began her career in public accounting. She then transitioned into investments and asset management and is now a manager at TPG Capital.

 

 REGISTER NOW for the livestream event!

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