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UCI Accounting Bulletin
MPAc Program MPAc Recruitment and Admissions The MPAc program recently celebrated its eighth graduating class this past June. The graduating class represented 106 institutions across the world in an incredibly diverse and dynamic group of students. Students entered the program from a host of unique majors including Criminology, Law and Society, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Feminist Studies, Creative Writing, Mathematics, Psychological Sciences, Law, and Human Development. Faculty and staff are excited to see another fantastic group of graduates as they now embark on their professional careers. We also welcomed our newest class this Fall. Our international presence continues to grow within the global landscape. This year’s class comprises students from 13 countries, including China, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Vietnam to name a few. Demand for our two-year program option, including many working professionals, has grown to the largest since its inception in 2017. With a focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we are proud to have 20% of our domestic students from underrepresented groups, the largest since MPAc’s inception. The Merage School partners with Santiago Canyon College (SCC) to offer MPAc Pathway program for community college transfer students.
A new partnership between SCC and the Merage School helps students interested in pursuing accounting careers. The UCI MPAc Pathway program comprises a 2+2+1 course of study: two years at SCC followed by two years at any undergraduate university and a final year studying within the Merage School’s Master of Professional Accountancy program. This new program maps a clear route to a master’s that looks beyond the traditional four-year degree path. While many transfer students may have graduate school in mind, it is important to formalize a pathway with clear objectives and steps given many are juggling non-traditional schedules. Benefits of the UCI MPAc Pathway Program include: • Early mentoring with the SCC accounting professors and counseling staff • Connection with the UCI student ambassador • Career support and guidance through accounting recruitment • Access to networking and professional development opportunities through the UCI Paul Merage School of Business
MPAc Career Services CLASS OF 2021 EMPLOYMENT RESULTS AS OF 1.13.22 General employment information:
Employment by position type:
Domestic Student Employment:
94.6%
International Student Employment:
91.6%
Public Accounting: Big 4: Mid-size: Regional/Local:
86.1% 24.4% 25.6% 36.1%
Overall Student Employment:
94.5%
Industry:
12.8%
Government:
1.1%
