Master of Accounting

The Master of Accounting degree, offered by the Jones Graduate School of Business, is designed to enable students with a top-tier non-accounting undergraduate education to complete the educational requirements for becoming a certified public accountant. Certified public accountants conduct independent audits and provide accounting, tax, and consulting services. The program prepares students to enter careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, management accounting, governmental accounting, financial analysis, and law enforcement. Upon completing the MAcc degree, students will be able to: Demonstrate technical proficiency in the major aspects of public accounting. Demonstrate financial valuation expertise. Demonstrate strong written and verbal business communication skills. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of public policy and corporate governance. Demonstrate a critical and analytical approach to problem solving. The Rice MAcc is a 10-month program. Coursework begins in August and students graduate in May of the following year. The program is comprised of 36 credit hours. All students begin the program in the fall semester. It is not possible to begin the program in the spring semester.

A completed online application, which includes: a Statement of Purpose essay and your professional r'sum
Your official academic transcripts, submitted directly to us
Your official GMAT or GRE test score submitted directly to us. The GMAT code for Rice is 3WS-WD-35, the GRE code is 7502
Two confidential evaluations submitted directly to us
Transcripts: You must submit transcripts from your degree-granting institutions and from those institutions whose grades were transferred to your degree-granting institution, unless those grades appear on your final transcript. It is not necessary to submit transcripts from summer coursework or study abroad if those classes were not required for your degree, they total fewer than nine credit hours, and completion of those courses is already reflected on your main transcript. Standardized Test Score: All applicants must provide a GRE/GMAT score to be eligible for the Rice Master of Accounting program. Applicants with strong academic performance may be considered for a standardized test score waiver. Essays: All applicants will submit a Statement of Purpose.

Required: Statement of Purpose Describe your short-term and long-term career goals, and how the MAcc will help you achieve those goals. Include in your discussion: Where do you see yourself in one, five and 10 years after completing the MAcc, and why are you interested in earning a MAcc degree from Rice? (Maximum 750 words)

Optional: Scholarship Essay Describe for the Admissions Committee what unique background, talents, experiences, or skills sets you apart from other applicants.

R'sum: You will be required to upload your r'sum as you complete the online application. Your uploaded r'sum should be one page in length and in the PDF format. The r'sum should highlight your academic, extracurricular and professional achievements.

Confidential evaluations: Select two people who, based on their relationship with you, can evaluate your potential to succeed in a rigorous master of accounting program and in your subsequent professional business career. Interview: Once an application is completed, the admissions committee may request an evaluative interview. Interviews are by invitation only after all materials have been received and initially reviewed. Candidates from outside of Houston can arrange to conduct their interviews via Skype. However, visiting the campus for a face-to-face interview will allow for class visits and a tour of facilities. All test scores are valid for two years. Please allow at least four weeks for your test results to reach us. Applicants should score at least 90 on the iBT (internet-based) TOEFL or at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL. For students who choose to take the IELTS in lieu of TOEFL, the minimum score is 7. In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work.