Overview

Professional Accounting from United Arab Emirates University launched the first AACSB-accredited MPA program in the region to meet local demands for practitioners and managers alike. The Accounting Department has obtained the first AACSB-accounting accreditation in the GCC and MENA region, and the tenth worldwide outside North America.

Quick Facts:

As the professional accounting field is highly needed in the country, this program is considered to attract top businesses and companies from around the world.
The MPA program caters for practicing accountants and managers who have chosen the professional path, and would like to further their education with a post-graduate degree in accounting.

The degree will also be a natural route to a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elements of Accounting and Finance
Financial and Corporate Reporting
Management and Cost Accounting
Business Environment
Advanced Financial Accounting
Advanced Management Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Finance Accounting Auditing

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, in all undergraduate work.
A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
A score of at least 6.0 on the IELTS Academic exam or equivalent. This test score must be less than two years old at the time of application.
Candidates will be required to have a formal interview in English.
Candidates will be required to submit two recommendation letters.
Candidates with no degree in Accounting but with a business background will be required to successfully complete two prerequisite foundation courses.
Candidates with no degree in accounting and no business background will be required to successfully complete four prerequisite foundation courses. In addition, a case-by-case assessment will be made for each candidate.

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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

49500 AED / year

≈ 49500 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

49500 AED / year

≈ 49500 AED / year

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

5000 - 8600 AED / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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