Dr. Thomas Buttross

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas Buttross joined Penn State Harrisburg in the summer of 2000 and specializes in managerial cost accounting. He has prior teaching experience in public accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Buttross has published articles in several reputable journals, including Strategic Finance, Management Accounting, Journal of Costs Management, and Accountancy. His research primarily focuses on advanced managerial accounting tools and techniques, particularly in relation to the lean movement and managerial accounting education.

Research Interests

Advanced Managerial Accounting Lean Movement Managerial Accounting Education

Requirements for Penn State Harrisburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:150
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Demonstrated competence in Analytic skills (Math course or exam) Computer skills proficiency (MIS 204 or equivalent) Communication skills proficiency (AWA score of 4.0 or higher)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate School Application
  • Application Fee
  • Official Transcripts
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Information Systems. Program: M.S. in Information Systems. GRE/GMAT waiver available for GPA 3.5+ from US schools.