Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Professional Accountancy in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
|
Irvine United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) program delivers concentrated, advanced training to equip graduates for careers in accounting firms, private businesses, or public/nonprofit sectors. When paired with an undergraduate accounting background, this program fulfills the educational requirements set by California's Board of Accountancy for CPA licensure. Designed as a self-funded, standalone master's degree, it incorporates an optional one-quarter internship. Students can pursue this program either full-time in one year or part-time over two years.
Graduates will gain essential skills to address core and strategic accounting challenges. The curriculum emphasizes applying analytical reasoning and standard accounting practices to organizational auditing and accountability matters. Courses are grounded in professional ethics and conduct standards. The program's structure aims to build a solid grasp of fundamental accounting theories while exploring wider industry-related subjects and contemporary issues.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Prospective students must hold a minimum of a four-year bachelor's degree or an acceptable foreign equivalent from an accredited institution before classes begin in the fall. Applicants for admission will be evaluated on their academic record and potential for leadership as demonstrated in submitted application materials including:
Official transcripts from all institutions attended to obtain undergraduate degree (with English translation if needed)
The GMAT or GRE are not required but strongly recommended for applicants with a GPA under 3.3. While these tests are not required, the admissions team is looking for evidence of strong verbal and quantitative skills.
Two letters of recommendation
Two essays
Resume
Accounting Coursework Verification Form
Official TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS (international applicants)
$150 application fee
A personal interview (by invitation only)
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Official transcripts from all institutions attended to obtain undergraduate degree (with English translation if needed)
The GMAT or GRE are not required but strongly recommended for applicants with a GPA under 3.3. While these tests are not required, the admissions team is looking for evidence of strong verbal and quantitative skills.
Two letters of recommendation
Two essays
Resume
Accounting Coursework Verification Form
Official TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS (international applicants)
$150 application fee
A personal interview (by invitation only)
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Tuition
USD
26,802