SMP Programs Landing Page | Paul Merage School of Business

Make an impact on your career with a nationally ranked specialty masters degree from UCI. Our nationally ranked graduate programs give you access to expert faculty, a powerful network of students and alumni, and a campus culture that rewards innovation. Take the next step and get your specialty one-year masters degree from the Merage School of Business to prepare you for your career.

Why Choose Merage:

Our campus positions you among World-class companies combined with an extensive alumni network in Southern CA.
Each Specialty Masters Program’s curriculum is meticulously curated to provide real-world applications for your career.
Gain access to a dedicated Career services center that will help you maximize your earning potential.

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Master of Professional Accountancy

Full-time, one-year program or two-year option
Summer intensive offered for non-accounting majors
Two new track options: Data Analytics and Tax
Meets CPA eligibility requirements for licensure
Opportunity to recruit for a paid internship with top firms in the industry
Prepares you for careers in public, private, and not-for-profit accounting

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Full-time, one-year program that begins each summer
STEM-designated (36 months of OPT)
Capstone project with leading industry partners such as Amazon, Disney, Experian, Pacific Life, Los Angeles Rams, and more
Prepares you for careers in big data and business analytics across a range of industries

Master of Finance

Full-time, one-year program that begins each fall
STEM-designated (36 months of OPT)
Capstone project with leading industry partners such as First American Trust, MIG Capital, Rimrock Capital, Roth Capital, Western Digital, and more
Prepares you for entry and mid-level finance positions including risk management, asset and wealth management, real estate management, and forecasting

Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Full-time, one-year program or two-year option
Participation and coaching in the New Venture Competition
Prepares you for a career as an entrepreneur and/or intrapreneur
Located on California's tech coast, Irvine provides resources and capital for entrepreneurs who come for access to fresh, new facilities and venture capital from the region's economic prosperity and wealth

94% Full-Time Employment Rate Within 6 Months of Graduation from the Master of Professional Accountancy Program
85% Employment Rate 6 Months After Graduation from the Master of Finance Program
90% Placement Within 6 Months of Graduation from the Master of Science in Business Analytics

They really valued my UCI background and skill set that I had developed over the last year. The connections and network you build at UCI are invaluable. I have made sure to connect not just with students and alumni but with business leaders too. The Merage School is really plugged into the business community, and that opens up so many doors for students like me. Dylan Powell, MFin ‘23

This was an amazing opportunity to work with the local businesses and help them make wise investment forecasts. It allowed me to apply the knowledge and skills I obtained from school in a real-life business setting. Sally Chou, MIE ‘23

I chose the Merage MPAc program because of the opportunities and the high caliber of faculty. Recognized across the globe as a strong academic program, the Paul Merage School of Business is a program unlike any other. The faculty take the time to develop our skills for the professional world and help us create lifeline connections. I have developed a greater love for accounting and am excited to begin my career in Public Accounting. Rachel Bushrow, MPAc ‘19