Master of Professional Accountancy

UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc)

Your Fast-Track to a Career in Accounting

The UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) is an accelerated nine-month, STEM-designated program designed to launch your career in one of today's most dynamic and rewarding professions. Offered through the world-renowned UC Davis Graduate School of Management, the MPAc provides the knowledge, skills, and professional network to prepare you for CPA licensure and long-term success in accounting, consulting, finance, and beyond.

Why UC Davis MPAc?

• Accelerated Career Path: Complete your master's in just nine months, saving both time and tuition compared to traditional two-year programs.

• CPA Ready: Our curriculum is designed to satisfy the educational requirements for CPA licensure in California.

• Big 4 Advantage: Our graduates consistently receive offers from leading accounting firms-including the Big Four-as well as industry and government employers.

• Outstanding Outcomes: 100% of U.S.-eligible graduates received job offers within six months, with an average starting salary of $76,000.

Program Experience

• Cohort-Based Learning: Join a close-knit class of ambitious peers, fostering collaboration, friendships, and a strong professional network.

• Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Dive into 48 units of intensive coursework, from accounting ethics and financial reporting to advanced tax, auditing, and audit data analytics-a growing field that blends accounting with technology.

• Personalized Attention: Benefit from small class sizes, expert faculty, and tailored career support to help you stand out.

• STEM-Designation: Develop skills in analytics and technology that are essential for the future of accounting.

Who Should Apply?

The MPAc welcomes students from all undergraduate backgrounds-whether business, economics, social sciences, sciences, or humanities. While an accounting major is not required, applicants must complete prerequisites in financial and managerial accounting, business law, and statistics before starting the program. Application materials include a résumé, transcripts, recommendations, personal statement, and (if applicable) GMAT/GRE or English proficiency test scores. Select applicants will be invited for an interview.

Invest in Your Future

• Tuition: ~$56,640 (48 units @ $1,180/unit)

• Financial Aid & Scholarships Available

Fast Facts – Class of 2024

• 31 students, average age 25

• 2 years average work experience

• 48% women, 19% underrepresented groups

• Average GPA: 3.4

• Undergraduate majors span business, economics, social sciences, sciences, and humanities