MASTER OF ACCOUNTING M.ACC
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 2 YEARS
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification ENGLISH
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required Graduate
- Admission intake Mar 01
- Minimum GPA 3
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| USD 80 | USD 13,980 |
Program Description
Program Description
- Master of Accounting at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 2 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The Master of Accounting degree is designed for individuals wanting to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- It is offered over two years during a four-month full-time summer session (May-August).
- It allows students to complete all of the CPA Professional Education Program and prepares students to write the Common Final Examination (CFE).
- In this program, students are evaluated holistically and university look for students who can demonstrate both academic success and excellent interpersonal skills.
- The program includes a mix of technical accounting courses, soft skill development, and the integration of knowledge in strategy courses.
- The student-faculty ratio for this program is 21:1 and Alberta School of Business is home to nearly 70 faculty members in which many of the faculty members are there who are world-renowned for their expertise.
- It is the longest continuously Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited business school in Canada.
- This program prepares students for a career in professional accounting where they must have technical accounting expertise and the ability to apply this knowledge in complex accounting and organizational programs.
- At the end of the program, students will be ready to tackle the Common Final Exam.
- Students have to complete 2 capstone projects in this program.
- The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions of business education and research.
- School of Business at the University of Alberta ranks 3rd best university according to MacLean’s 2020 in Canada.
- Job opportunities after Master of Accounting are Commercial Finance, Corporate Finance, etc, and the average salary goes up to 51,000 USD.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:- Students must have a four-year bachelor’s degree or its academic equivalent, from an accredited academic institution in the related field.
- Students have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B Grade) on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale based on the recent two years of full-time study.
- Students are normally required to have completed a bachelor’s degree in their academic equivalent, from an academic institution.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 (B Grade) based on the recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
- Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
- Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, they present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.
Extra Notes
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
- Reference Form/Letter: Three reference forms and letters of recommendation completed and uploaded by referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) directly to the online portal.
- Three Letters of Reference: The online application system will notify the references and allow the student to upload their letters. Letters can be academic or business references.
- Research Proposal: 2-5 page description of the proposed research project, outlining the relevant legal issues, preliminary arguments, and the proposed research methodology.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
- Students with education completed outside of Canada are required to submit an international transcript assessment completed by the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) as part of the application package.
