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Master of Professional Accountancy at California State University at Northridge

The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) degree program is a one-year full-time (or two-years part-time) program designed to prepare students for successful careers in the field of public accounting. Students complete a rigorous program that develops their technical knowledge, ethical decision-making ability, communication competence, and research and critical-thinking skills.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Identify, analyze and propose solutions to solve complex problems in accounting and related business matters using critical-thinking skills.
Recognize and analyze ethical and professional responsibility issues in accounting and related business situations.
Apply accounting knowledge and practice-based skills with a global perspective.
Demonstrate proficiency with knowledge and use of information systems in accounting and related business matters.
Communicate clearly and effectively their analysis of complex problems in accounting and related business matters.
Research accounting literature for both structure and unstructured problems.
Apply data analysis tools to analyze structured and unstructured data and information relevant to accounting and related business practice.
Attain the necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in passing the CPA examination.

Level	Masters
Discipline	Professional Studies
Duration	12 months
Intakes	Jan, Sep
Application Fees	USD 70
Tuition Fees	USD 15626
Campus	Northridge

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Admission Requirements

Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS	6.5
TOEFL	79
PTE	58
Duolingo	105

Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT	Not Required / Waiver
ACT	Not Required / Waiver
GRE	Not Required / Waiver
GMAT	Not Required / Waiver

Requirements

Minimum GPA - 77%

Rankings

1201-1400

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