Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) program is offered by the Faculty of Commerce at Ain Shams University. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in accounting, preparing them for careers in the field.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the MPA program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field from a recognized university.
• Provide official transcripts and certificates of graduation.
• Submit a certificate of English language proficiency (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 450.
• Provide a birth certificate and two recent photographs.
• Submit a CV and a letter of recommendation from the embassy (if applicable).

Program Structure

The MPA program consists of 48 credit hours, which can be completed in a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years. The program is offered in both Arabic and English. The curriculum includes:

• Three compulsory courses in the first semester.
• One compulsory course and two elective courses in the second semester.
• A research methods course and a thesis in the final semester.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the MPA program are as follows:

• Registration fee: $1500 (one-time payment).
• Annual tuition fee: $4500.
• Additional fees for non-accounting majors: $150 per course.

Research Areas

The MPA program offers specialization in the following areas:

• Financial accounting.
• Auditing.
• Cost and managerial accounting.
• Tax accounting.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the MPA program, students must:

• Complete all required courses with a minimum grade of 75%.
• Attend at least 75% of the lectures.
• Submit a thesis or research project.
• Pay all tuition fees and other expenses.

Additional Information

For more information about the MPA program, please refer to the program brochure.