The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) program at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California Irvine, is a full-time STEM-designated graduate program designed to prepare students for advanced careers in accounting and to fulfill the educational requirements for the California CPA exam. The program is suitable for both applicants with undergraduate accounting backgrounds and those looking to transition from other fields. It offers flexible 1-year (for those with adequate prerequisites) and 2-year (includes intensive summer pre-session for non-accounting majors) formats and emphasizes both technical mastery and career development. Career support and a strong employment network ensure high job placement rates. Optional specialization tracks in Data Analytics and Taxation are available. International students benefit from eligibility for up to 36 months OPT upon graduation. The MPAc program is ranked #10 in the U.S. (2025) and #2 in California (2024). 来源： https://catalogue.uci.edu/thepaulmerageschoolofbusiness/professionalaccountancy_master/