The Accounting Department at the University of Houston-Downtown, part of the AACSB-accredited Marilyn Davies College of Business, offers a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for diverse careers in the field. Programs such as the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and the Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAC) blend theoretical foundations with practical applications, covering essential areas like financial accounting, taxation, auditing, and managerial accounting. Faculty members contribute valuable industry experience, providing students with relevant, real-world insights. Situated in Houston, a significant business hub, the department utilizes strong connections within the local business community to facilitate valuable networking and internship opportunities, particularly beneficial for those pursuing the MPAC to fulfill the 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure in Texas. This focus ensures graduates are well-prepared for professional success.
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The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a public university in Houston, Texas. It is part of the University of Houston System and has a campus that spans 40 acres (16 ha) in Downtown Houston with a satellite location, UHD-Northwest in Harris County. Founded in 1974, UHD is the second-largest university in Houston. The university serves students in four academic colleges and offers 57 degree programs—46 bachelor's and 11 master's. UHD also offers 15 undergraduate-completion programs and 3 fully online master's programs. Awarding more than 3,600 degrees annually, the UHD boasts more than 64,000 alumni.