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

Master of Professional Accountancy (Track Two)

USA

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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 Two: Candidates without an accounting background will be placed on Track Two and required to complete two prerequisite courses for a total of 56 units. Track Two candidates typically extend their studies to the following year, completing the program in 15 months (fall, winter, spring, fall).

Study options

Full Time (15 Months)

Tuition fees
US$68,409.60 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

Full Time (15 Months)

Tuition fees
US$68,409.60 per year
Graduate Student Association Fee -$13.57

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

Start date

January 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).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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