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    Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc)

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    Riverside, USMPAcIn-person9 months
    STEM-OPT
    $69,840.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    41
    Cohort
    students
    48
    Credits
    $180.00
    App fee

    Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) at University of California-Riverside is a 48-credit, 9-month, in-person MPAc program based in Riverside, US. Tuition is $69,840 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Provides advanced education in auditing and assurance, taxation, cost and managerial accounting, accounting information systems, and ethics to meet California Board of Accountancy standards for CPA, CMA, CIA, and CISA exams. Offered in two tracks: 9 months for accounting backgrounds and 15 months for non-accounting backgrounds.

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min optional; test-optional policy; average 324
    GMAT
    optional
    Min optional; test-optional policy; average 560
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80 iBT
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7 overall with no score less than 6 on any individual component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $22,684.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) at University of California-Riverside cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) at University of California-Riverside is $69,840 across 48 required credits.
    Is Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) at University of California-Riverside online or in-person?
    Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) at University of California-Riverside is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) at University of California-Riverside take to complete?
    Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) at University of California-Riverside is structured around 9 months and 48 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) at University of California-Riverside?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 undergraduate GPA
    Is Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) at University of California-Riverside STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) at University of California-Riverside is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.