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    Master of Accounting (MAcc)

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    Houston, USMAccIn-person10 months
    STEM-OPT
    $65,100.00
    Tuition
    over 10mo
    35
    Cohort
    students
    33
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Master of Accounting (MAcc) at Rice University is a 33-credit, 10-month, in-person MAcc program based in Houston, US. Tuition is $65,100 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers financial accounting, tax accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, data analytics, finance, business law, and ethics to prepare students for CPA licensure. It is a 10-month lockstep curriculum completed in contiguous fall and spring semesters.

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    Min GMAT or GRE test score is optional
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    optional
    Min GMAT or GRE test score is optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min iBT score of at least 90 required
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS score of at least 7 required

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $25,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Accounting (MAcc) at Rice University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Accounting (MAcc) at Rice University is $65,100 across 33 required credits.
    Is Master of Accounting (MAcc) at Rice University online or in-person?
    Master of Accounting (MAcc) at Rice University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Accounting (MAcc) at Rice University take to complete?
    Master of Accounting (MAcc) at Rice University is structured around 10 months and 33 credits.
    Is Master of Accounting (MAcc) at Rice University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Accounting (MAcc) at Rice University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Master of Accounting (MAcc) at Rice University cohort?
    Master of Accounting (MAcc) at Rice University typically enrolls around 35 students per cohort.