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How much does the program cost? |
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The cost of the program is $1,000 per course. This includes tuition, books, and fees. |
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Do you have to attend a class or is the entire program Internet-based? |
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The program requires two residential sessions [one at the beginning of the program and one at the end of the program]. Essentially, you only will need to plan for two weekends for the entire 24-month program. These two weekends will either be on-campus or in a Birmingham location. |
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What are the requirements for graduate admission at Troy State University? |
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The admission requirements can be found in our graduate bulletin that is posted on website. The address for this site is: http://spectrum.troy.edu/~ascpa/ |
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How long does it take to complete the program? |
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The courses are offered sequentially over a 24-month period. |
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Can you take more that one course at a time? |
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No. The courses are offered sequentially, one at a time. |
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How long does each course last? |
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Each course lasts approximately ten weeks. |
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Why is a proctored exam required in every course?
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Proctored exams protect the credibility of your program and satisfy accreditation standards. |
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Are courses transferred from another University accepted for credit toward the degree? |
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Yes. After you complete six semester hours [two courses] with Troy State University you may petition for graduate transfer credit of up to four, equivalent courses. Typically, the only accounting-related courses that are accepted are LAW 6600 [Law for Accountants], and ACT 6691 [Managerial Accounting]. |
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Will the EMBA diploma refer to the ASCPAs Program? |
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No, your diploma is the same as those of all students who earn MBA degrees from Troy State University. |
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How do I register for the ASCPAs EMBA Program? |
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The entire registration process is on-line. You will find the application for graduate admission on our website at: http://spectrum.troy.edu/~ascpa/ |
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If, after looking at the FAQ and other information on the website, who should I contact to answer additional questions? |
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The advisor for students in the MBA Accounting Option program is Dr. Steve Grice. You may reach him by email at sgrice@trojan.troy.edu. |
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How many CPE hours are earned by taking one course? |
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In the State of Alabama, fifteen [15] hours of CPE credit are allowed for each semester hour of a college/university-level course. Hence, you will be allowed 45 hours of CPE credit for each course in this program. |
