Program Overview

Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc)

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) program is a double degree program held in collaboration with Tulane University. The program is designed to transfer conceptual and practical knowledge of professional accounting to help students develop abilities to attain professional accounting qualifications. The MPAcc program cooperates with CIMA, AIA, and the Hong Kong CPA.

Overview

• The program has 28 enrollees from 568 applicants (2019 Cohort).
• The length of study is 2.5 years.

Curriculum

The curriculum consists of three parts: Fundamental, Compulsory, and Elective courses.

• Fundamental:
  • Theory and Practice of Socialism in China
  • English I
  • English II
  • Introduction to Dialectics of Nature
• Compulsory:
  • University Elective
  • Theories and Practices of Financial Accounting
  • Theory and Practice of Management Accounting
  • Econometrics
  • Macroeconomic Analysis and Policies
  • Theories and Practices of Financial Management
  • Theories and Practices of Auditing
  • Financial Marketing and Instruments
  • Social Practice
  • Literature Review and Thesis Writing
  • Case Study
• Elective:
  • Merger & Acquisition and Capital Operation
  • Disclosure of Information of Listed Companies
  • Positive Accounting Theory
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Corporate Governance and Internal Control
  • Investment Financial Market and Instruments
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
  • China Taxation System and Corporate Tax Planning
  • Business Law
  • Tax Law and Tax Planning
  • International Financial Accounting

Admission

For applicants who are exempt from the National Postgraduate Entrance Examination in management, the program committee selects candidates based on their application materials and performances in the follow-up interview session. The interview panel consists of five faculty members and they will assess the applicants’ professional skills, English language proficiency, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Other applicants need to take the National Postgraduate Entrance Examination in Management first and then attend the second-round assessment, which consists of an English listening test and interview.

Job Placement

The program offers Career Development Services, including:

• Dedicated Career Advisors: Students can benefit from one-on-one counseling, resume and cover letters review, and mock interview.
• Career Workshops: Academic faculty members and successful alumni are invited to career workshops and experience-sharing sessions.
• Internship and Job Fairs: Company information sessions and job fairs are organized for both internship and employment.

Student Voices

In this program, students have learned to apply knowledge to practice. With their professor’s guidance, they have focused their attention on crucial economic issues, deepened their understanding of real-world cases, and integrated theory with practical conclusions. For example, ZHANG Xinhui, MPAcc, Class of 2018, shared their experience in the program.