Santiago Canyon College

UCI MPAc Pathway Program

In partnership with Santiago Canyon College

The 2+2+1 Pathway

The 2+2+1 SCC/UCI MPAc Pathway will look like this from a student perspective:

Santiago Canyon College UCI – Undergraduate or other qualifying 4-year degree granting institution UCI Merage School MPAc
Meet with an SCC Counselor each semester

Meet with the Transfer Success Center Coordinator for UC application support

Student will need to successfully complete ACCT 101 and 102 with a passing grade
Student must be admitted to UCI or other qualifying 4-year degree granting institution in any undergraduate major

Student will receive continued mentorship from MPAc program staff

Students will receive early career support from our MPAc Career Services team
All 2+2+1 admitted students will receive a minimum $10,000 scholarship

Students will continue to receive career support throughout the program

While many transfer students may have graduate school in mind, it is important to formalize a pathway with clear objectives and steps given many are juggling non-traditional schedules.

Benefits of the UCI MPAc Pathway Program include:

  • Early mentoring with the SCC accounting professors and counseling staff
  • Connection with the UCI student ambassador
  • Career support and guidance through accounting recruitment
  • Access to networking and professional development opportunities through the UCI Paul Merage School of Business

Earn a Master's Degree Designed for Accounting Leaders

Advance your accounting career with UCI's top-ranked Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) program. The MPAc program prepares students for a successful accounting career by offering an immersive experience that focuses on developing an advanced level of technical mastery and professionalism. The program is the only UC based program in Southern California that allows you to customize your degree with tracks in Data Analytics and Tax.

Ranked among top 25 accounting programs nationwide, according to 2018 Public Accounting Report, your Master's experience at UCI will provide you with the opportunity to interact and work with the best and brightest. Collaborate with current students and get connected with the broad network of Merage School alumni. You will be immersed in a curriculum that, coupled with your prior coursework, will enable you to meet new State of California Board of Accountancy education standards for Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant.

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