You Belong at Rice
Ready to enter the business world? The Rice Master of Accounting program prepares you to excel in your post-graduation career and to sit for the CPA exam in one year. All undergraduate majors welcome. GMAT waivers available.
Intentionally Small. Verifiably Great.
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WHY THE RICE MASTER OF ACCOUNTING?
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All Majors Welcome:We welcome students from all undergraduate majors. Your fellow Master of Accounting students will have undergraduate degrees in areas ranging from economics to music performance to English. We find that the diversity in academic backgrounds creates a richer learning experience for everyone. |
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98% Job Placement:Be confident about your career prospects. Our job placement rate is 98% within three months of graduation. As a Rice Master of Accounting graduate, your lifelong opportunities for career advancement are excellent. Our seasoned Rice Master of Accounting alumni now have job titles such as managing partner, chief financial officer, controller and executive vice president. |
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Top-Tier Employers:Many of our graduates take their initial job with one of the Big Four public accounting firms, which national surveys consistently rank among the best places to work. Other graduates choose jobs with well-known companies in corporate accounting, consulting and banking roles. |
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Degree in One Year:You'll pack a lot of learning in our 10-month program (August-May). Our STEM-certified curriculum is grounded in quantitative and data-analytic methodologies that prepare students for today's data-driven economy. And you will simultaneously hone the "soft skills" that are so important in business. |
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Join the Rice Community:Our intentionally small program enables you to connect with your fellow students and professors on a personal level. This tight-knit environment fosters enduring relationships and a culture of collaboration. |
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Be CPA Ready:We’ll help you educationally qualify to sit for the CPA exam in Texas and most other states. According to a report recently issued by the National Association of State Boards of Public Accountancy (NASBA), Rice Business has the second-highest pass rate among first-time test-takers in the nation! |
Get Started Today
Explore the application requirements and deadlines and get started on your application today. Want to learn more about the program? Schedule an appointment to discuss the Master of Accounting program with our Associate Director of Specialty Programs, Danielle Riley.