MPA Admissions

Before applying to the MPA, make certain that you’ve completed the BBA eligibility requirements and the prerequisite undergraduate classes. Students unable to complete all eligibility requirements by June 1 can complete the requirements during the summer after applying. In any case, all requirements must be met before starting the joint BBA/MPA program in the fall.

Eligibility Requirements and Prerequisite Classes

• Current Goizueta BBA student or applying for internal or external transfer to Goizueta Business School
• Complete at least 60 credit hours prior to the start of the MPA including ACT 200 Accounting the Language of Business and any 300 level or above accounting course
• Have minimum Emory GPA of 3.0 or a minimum transfer GPA of 3.0 for external transfer applicants

Internal matriculation for non-Goizueta Emory students

External transfer for non-Emory students

Your MPA Academic Advisor is here to help you succeed! Whether it’s graduating with both degrees in 4 years or up to 5 years, your MPA Academic Advisor will help develop the best academic plan for you.

Schedule Consultation

Your MPA Academic Advisor will provide you a link to the online MPA Application. Application opens April 1. Priority is given to students who apply in Round 1. Applications can be edited and are not final until submitted. Once submitted, you will not be able to make any changes.

Academic Pathways

Select from a wide range of MPA academic pathways to maximize your career in investment banking, security analysis, consulting, corporate finance, corporate accounting, entrepreneurial enterprises, public accounting, and more! In addition, students may select a generalist pathway and complete any 10 graduate accounting courses.

Transcripts

You do not need to submit your transcript. By completing the application, you are granting us the right to access your Emory transcript.

Spring Academic Grades

The MPA Admissions Committee will receive information on your spring grades at the end of the semester. When submitting your application before Spring grade availability, complete the Emory Academic Grade Summary, have each instructor enter the current grade to date, provide an anticipated grade (if available), sign and date.  Upload a PDF of the completed document with your application.

Statement of Purpose

The statement of purpose gives you an opportunity to provide additional information to the MPA Admissions Committee. Please limit your typed response to 300-500 words and explain how you believe the completion of the MPA degree will assist you in achieving your intellectual and professional goals. In your response, please describe the particular skills and talents you will bring to the master’s program and those you hope to acquire.

Resume

Include a resume or another one-page document listing your college, extracurricular, and/or professional activities. In the case of extracurricular and community activities, include years involved and offices held.

Additional Information

Include any additional information you believe is important to your application or address any areas of concern that you believe will be beneficial to the MPA Program committee (i.e., details about completing prerequisite coursework, academic performance, Honor Council issues, or other extenuating circumstances).

Before submitting, thoroughly review your application and read the acknowledgement statement certifying that the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge.

Following receipt of your application, the MPA Admission Committee may require an interview if further information is needed. You will be contacted if the MPA Admissions Committee deems an interview is necessary to complete its admission decision. Candidates may not request an interview.

After your application is submitted, monitor your application. Once an admissions decision is made, candidates will be notified by email to view your decision in the Goizueta application portal. First round decisions generally will be made the middle of May and second round decisions by the end of June.

If your application is approved, the MPA program will provide you with details on the next steps, including formally accepting your offer of admission and adding any MPA specific courses to your schedule. You also will be invited to a mandatory MPA orientation in August.