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Master of Accounting [M.Acc] From University of Alberta

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Master of Accounting [M.Acc]

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Accounting,

Accounting

₹17.7 L/Yr

CA$28,847 /Yr

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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 universities look for students who can demonstrate both academic success and excellent interpersonal skills.
The MAcc program is designed to cover the same material as the Professional Education Program and prepare you for the Common Final Exam.
Through the 10 courses of the MAcc degree, you will complete the common and elective modules of the Professional Education Program, as well as the two CPA Capstone modules.
The program includes a mix of technical accounting courses, soft skill development, and the integration of knowledge in strategy courses.
Classes are kept small, with 30 students admitted each year, allowing you to work closely and build strong relationships with your classmates.
Case studies will be used extensively and guest speakers will be brought in to enhance the learning experience.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1771206 (CAD 28847)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹663120
Food	₹165780
Total Cost	₹962138
Health Insurance	₹59558
Books and supply	₹73680

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.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students are normally required to have completed a bachelor’s degree in their academic equivalent, from an academic institution.
A 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, present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

550 / 800

Avg. Score in

GMAT

68 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

310 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

125 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

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.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities for the students are:

Commercial Finance
Corporate Finance
Corporate Recovery
Database Management Accounting
Financial Forecasting
Management Consultancy
Investment
Banking
Working for local and national government companies

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
UAlberta Master's Entrance Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES)	Scholarship per student₹ 5.1 L/Yr$8,312	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
QS scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$2,500	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details