UC San Diego Rady School of Management’s MPAc is an intensive, STEM-designated program designed to prepare graduates for a wide variety of accounting careers. The curriculum combines rigorous technical accounting courses with business law, analytics, and professional seminars. Students fulfill CPA education requirements and gain skills in U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The world-class faculty, integrative coursework, and experiential opportunities enable students to excel in roles at top accounting firms, corporations, government, or the nonprofit sector. UCSD also offers a junior-year-entry option for UCSD undergraduates, enabling combined bachelor’s/master’s completion in five years. Graduates benefit from the Rady School network, personalized career coaching, and opportunities for scholarships and fellowships.