Master of Professional Accountancy
STEM MPAc Fall 2022 Cohort Class Profile Applications Received 329 Class Size 73 Average GPA 3.41 Percentage of domestic students 45% Percentage of domestic URM 21% Age Range 21-41 Countries/Regions Represented 10 Women 62% Men 38% Career management and advising; professional development and workshops Access to recruitment fairs, speaker events, campus interviewing and job postings Meet the State of California Board of Accountancy education standards for the CPA exam GMAT/GRE WAIVED for qualified applicants Opportunity to recruit for paid internship with some of the top firms in the industry Customize your degree with specialized tracks in Taxation or Data Analytics MPAc Summer Pre-Session offered for nonaccounting majors STEM-certified curriculum Undergraduate Degrees 10 Countries and Regions Represented Program Highlights and Benefits Undergraduate Universities Represented (56) UC Irvine 10.8% Other UC Schools 8.1% Other CA Schools 20.3% Other U.S. Schools 18.9% International Schools 41.9% 12.3% Other 50.7% Accounting 5.5% Finance 4.5% Economic/Business Economics 15.1% Business Administration United Arab Emirates, China, Hungary, India, Korea, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United States, Vietnam
Full-time Program Curriculum
(18 units)
Fall (10 units)
(8 units)
Advanced Managerial
2-Year
Winter (6 units)
(14-18 units)
Ethics in Accounting
Business
Emerging Topics
Spring (8 units)
Ethics in Accounting and Business
Electives
Spring (6 units)
Emerging Topics
Summer (if applicable) Session I • Intermediate Accounting Intensive I • Auditing Intensive Session II • Intermediate Accounting Intensive II • Fundamentals of Taxation Intensive Spring
•
and
(Capstone) (4) •
in Accounting (2) • Electives (8-12) Winter (8-12 units) • Advanced Managerial and Cost Accounting (4) • Electives (4-8) Fall
• Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services (4) • Financial Statement Analysis and Forecasting (4) • Professional Research and Communication (4) • Taxes and Business Strategy (4) • Emerging Topics in Accounting (2) Johnston Pau ’21 ACE Advisory KPMG Curriculum:
Option Adrianna Robles ’21
• Advanced Audit and Assurance Services (4) • Personal Research and communication (4) • MPAc Emerging Topics in Accounting (2) Winter
•
and Cost Accounting (4) • Electives (4)
•
(4) •
(4) Fall (8 units) • Financial Statement Analysis and Forecasting (4) • Taxes and Business Strategy (4)
• Electives (6)
•
in Accounting (2) • Electives (4)
Career Advising
Financial Aid
We are ready to partner with you to help you achieve your personal career goals through individual guidance and ample career opportunities.
To connect with the Merage School Financial Aid office, please contact finaid@merage.uci.edu. The Merage School Financial Aid office supports students entering and within the business school. $10,000 Entering students who receive a merit-based scholarship Guaranteed California Resident Scholarship 85%+ 91%+ Employment rate within six months of graduation (Class of 2014-2020)* *Domestic students “I chose the UCI Merage School because of its proximity to the increasing number of businesses in Orange County. Irvine attracts some of the best in technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services to name a few. The beach and beautiful weather are added bonuses!” Poly Chuong ’21 Tax Associate, BDO USA Personal one-on-one relationship with career advisors ProSeminar Networking Events & Connections Partial List of Companies We Attract
Coursework Requirement
Minimum coursework to apply: The following courses must be completed or in progress at the time of application
submission:
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
The remainder of the accounting coursework prerequisite requirement must be completed at a U.S. accredited institution such as a community college, university or university extension program. Admitted students are also eligible to enroll in our MPAc Summer Pre-session to meet the coursework requirement. Applicants are responsible for demonstrating how they will meet the coursework requirement as part of the application process. All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a C or better.
Fall Applicants: The following courses will need to be completed before the program begins in fall:
• Intermediate Accounting I
• Intermediate Accounting II
• U.S. Individual Taxation or U.S. Federal Taxation
• Auditing
To find out more about our Summer Pre-Session, email mpac@merage.uci.edu
Specialized Tracks
Data Analytics Track: Students will develop skills to leverage new widespread technologies that enhance the preparation, management, and control of financial data to improve the overall effectiveness of the accounting process.
Tax Track: Students will gain a deeper understanding of how taxes influence business decisions, learn to evaluate widely used tax planning strategies, and develop the skills to apply the appropriate provisions for financial reporting for international and domestic businesses alike.
“I chose to pursue a Master of Professional Accountancy degree and obtain my CPA license because this career path offers me stability, increased opportunity, and a higher earning potential for a successful future.”
Shannon Benson ’21 Accounting Manager, Elite Living Remodeling
Admission Requirements
may apply online and must meet all prerequisite
at the time of matriculation into the
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.
transcripts from
institutions
to obtain
Applications Deadlines
MPAc program participates in rolling admissions,
we review applications as they are received. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, with the below listed as suggested deadlines to apply. Please ensure all your required application materials
submitted to prevent any processing delays.
round for students entering their
senior year
Next Steps
non-accounting
Master of Professional Accountancy 4293 Pereira Drive Irvine, CA 92697-3125 mpac@merage.uci.edu
The
meaning
are
• August 1 – Early
undergraduate
or early applicants • October 15 • November 15 • January 15 – Recommended international student deadline • March 1 – Final deadline for international students; recommended deadline for
majors • May 1 • June 1
• Schedule a Personal Consultation • Connect with an Ambassador • Attend a Webinar • Apply
Applicants
requirements
program. Prospective
• Official
all
attended
undergraduate degree (with English translation if needed) • The GMAT or GRE is waived for qualified applicants • Two letters of recommendation • Two essays • Resume • Official TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS (international applicants) • $150 application fee • A personal interview (by invitation only)
