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Say Hello to Our MPA Academic Advisors!

Check out the views from the home offices of our MPA advising team, who are currently meeting with MPA students virtually as they register for classes and prepare for graduation.

 

Sheryll Cox WFHSHERYLL COX, Senior Academic Advisor
Number of years at UT: 8

PROS OF WORKING FROM HOME: Having lunch with my sons, as they are both attending school virtually.

CONS OF WORKING FROM HOME: I miss the interaction with my students and colleagues (and walks to our campus Target).

 

Emily Stroman WFHEMILY STROMAN, Associate Academic Advisor
Number of years at UT: 1

PROS OF WORKING FROM HOME: Spending extra time with my fur babies and my husband, Kyle.

CONS OF WORKING FROM HOME: I don’t have as many food options; I’m limited to what’s in my fridge.

 

Jason TassettJASON TASSET, Director of Academic Services
Number of years at UT: 20

PROS OF WORKING FROM HOME: Lunchtime walks with my dogs and playing my music loudly.

CONS OF WORKING FROM HOME: It’s tough not seeing my coworkers or taking breaks at the Blanton Museum.

Explore the Master in Professional Accounting academic experience  by visiting our website. You’ll learn more about the MPA coursework and how it aligns with your specific career goals. Tracks, various accounting and MBA electives, and an optional internal audit certificate program are all offered within the program.

A Peek Into the Classroom: Strategic Control Systems

He started as a guest speaker in Strategic Control Systems and is now teaching the class! Jim Albrecht has been the course’s instructor for 15 years. Read on to learn more about this class.

Jim Albrecht Zoom

WHY DO STUDENTS TAKE STRATEGIC CONTROL SYSTEMS?
We never touch a debit or credit and barely look at any financial statements. Yet the course addresses concepts that may well fill their workday 15 or more years down the road, if a student aspires to be in a position of financial leadership.

WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THE COURSE?
It emphasizes viewing an organization from the perspective of a CFO, CEO, or COO. It teaches students about concepts and methods embraced in the area of strategic business control techniques that are crucial to financial leadership success.

HOW HAS TEACHING REMOTELY BEEN?
I believe there is no substitute for being in the classroom in person, but the remote environment has worked quite well. The students appear more willing to speak-up. Plus, not having to get dressed and walk across campus has resulted in near perfect attendance!

Learn more about the MPA curriculum here.

 

The application to join the incoming fall 2021 class is still open! Reach out to us or start your application today! The deadline to apply is April 30, 2021.

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