Earn your Master of Accounting at a top-ranked university in Houston that provides both the technical knowledge needed to pass the CPA exam and an interdisciplinary understanding of how business and accounting interact. For Rice MAcc grads, success is a given. Request information to learn more about our curriculum, world-renowned faculty and more. Take your first step toward a brighter future. You belong here.
A Curriculum That Sets You Up for Success
A Curriculum That Counts
We pack a lot of learning in our 10-month program. The Rice MAcc ensures you're fully educated in all areas of accounting and data analytics, including financial, managerial and tax accounting, and auditing. Our curriculum is cohort-based, meaning you take the same courses at the same time as your fellow students.
STEM Certified
We have obtained STEM designation for the MAcc program, meaning our 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.
We Get You CPA Ready
Are you interested in getting qualified for the CPA exam? The Rice MAcc degree will help you sit for the exam in just 10 months. And that's not all. Our graduates consistently deliver some of the highest scores in the nation. Request more information to see why you belong here.
Top-Notch Faculty
Our program's trailblazing professors have made major contributions to accounting research and teaching. With an average cohort size of 40 students, you’ll receive deliberate and thoughtful guidance from faculty who know your name and are invested in your success.
Experience That Matters
We recognize the value of real-world expertise. That's why we offer courses like Accounting and Auditing Regulation, offered in conjunction with the Deloitte Leader-in-Residence program. We bring in subject-area expert speakers to discuss cutting-edge accounting topics like ESG reporting and cryptocurrency. Learn from the very best.
Crafting Future Leaders
At Rice Business, we don't just graduate accountants, we graduate future business leaders. We want to help you build the confidence and skills to make your mark on the world. Our accomplished faculty are dedicated to equipping you with the knowledge and experience you need to be an effective leader no matter where you go.
Apply Early. Apply Today.
Applications for the Rice MAcc Class of 2026 open in July. Candidates may be eligible for a standardized test waiver. Let's chat.
I had an instructor who was truly passionate about the subject matter, and her excitement for accounting inspired the class. I loved the logical, detail-oriented nature of the subject and realized that accounting truly is ‘the language of business.’ I decided that a solid understanding of accounting would be a great jumpstart to my career.
Ben Soeter
Master of Accounting '19
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