Overview

The Rice University welcomes Accounting students from all undergraduate majors. Your fellow MAcc students will have undergraduate degrees in areas ranging from economics to music performance to English. We find this diversity in academic backgrounds creates a richer learning experience for everyone.

Learning Outcomes for the MAcc Degree

Upon completing the MAcc degree, students will be able to:

Demonstrate technical proficiency in the major aspects of public accounting.

Demonstrate financial valuation expertise.

Demonstrate strong written and verbal business communication skills.

Demonstrate a sound knowledge of public policy and corporate governance.

Demonstrate a critical and analytical approach to problem solving.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues In Financial Reporting

Financial Statement Analysis And Valuation

Advanced Topics In Revenue Recognition

Advanced Management Accounting

Accounting Control Systems

Advanced Auditing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Write a Statement of Purpose essay describing who you are and why you're interested in pursuing a graduate accounting degree. You also have the option to submit a scholarship essay.

Upload your professional resume to show your accomplishments.

Provide your academic transcripts.

Submit the names of two professional references.

A GMAT or GRE test score is optional.

Once your application has been submitted and the application fee of $100 has been paid, the Admissions Committee will begin reviewing your application.

International students follow most of the same application procedures as domestic students, with these additions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

62596 USD / full

≈ 62596 USD / full
Out-of-State

62596 USD / full

≈ 62596 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62596 USD / full

≈ 62596 USD / full

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learning Outcomes for the MAcc Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Houston

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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