Study Master of Professional Accountancy (Track One ) at University of California, Riverside (Business) in the USA, School of Business

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Earning a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA/MPAc) degree can enhance your skills as a professional accountant, boost your accounting career path, and prepare you to become a leader in professional accounting. The University of California, Riverside (UCR), Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) degree program is a smart choice to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Students may begin their degree program in either the fall or winter quarter.UCR’s Master of Professional Accountancy program provides you with advanced professional accountancy education in auditing and assurance, taxation, cost and managerial accounting, accounting information systems, and ethics.Unlike other advanced accounting degrees, UCR’s MPAc degree is offered through two tracks.Track One: Candidates with a degree or major in accounting will take 48 units and typically complete the program in nine months.

Which department am I in?

School of Business

Study options

Full Time (9 Months)

Tuition fees

US$73,296.00 per year

Graduate Student Association Fee -$13.57

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

900 University Avenue,

Riverside,

California,

92521, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The MPAc program is open to eligible students with an accounting background gained from undergraduate coursework, prior work experience, or a combination of both. We accept applicants with undergraduate degrees in business, accounting, economics and other related fields.
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, or a recognized international equivalent. The degree must represent the completion of a program equivalent in subject matter and scholarship to that offered by the University of California.
A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale) is required. It is important to note that some programs may have a higher standard for their GPA requirement, and you should consult with the program directly for further information. If your GPA is below 3.0, you should consult with the program directly for further information.
Upload your Resume/CV that clearly outlines your work experience & your Statement of Purpose essay (750 words).
List your professional or academic reference for a LOR in the application.
Digital/unofficial copies of transcripts may be submitted for admission consideration. Academic transcripts from each institution attended must be submitted, including degree certificates. Official copies of all academic transcripts must be sent after accepting your admission offer and prior to registration (digital documents preferred).