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Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

By combining the conceptual and quantitative elements of accounting while promoting the integration of theory and practice, the Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting programs provide graduates with a systemic understanding of knowledge of financial accounting and managerial accounting, fulfilling the requirements of professional accounting standards defined by CPA Canada Competency Map for the first four modules of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Students will develop the technical, analytical, evaluative and leadership and communication skills needed for a successful career in accounting and related management areas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must: Have completed a four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a 73% (B) or higher overall average in the last two years of study. This program is accredited by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario). Applicants must therefore meet additional CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) admission requirements in order to be admitted to the program, as outlined in the accreditation agreement: completion of the required core CPA Preparatory Courses with a grade greater or equal to 60% in each minimum 70% average in the CPA Core Prerequisite Courses (as outlined at https://www.cpaontario.ca/become-a-cpa/why-cpa/prerequisites). Additionally, all applicants must meet the University of Guelph’s English Language Proficiency requirements for admission.

Domestic applicants: CAD 18,360 for the whole programme (2026-27). Estimated tuition for the whole programme 2026-27; the source states the programme is billed per credit and the listed figure reflects the cost of the total required credits. Excludes compulsory fees and program-specific fees. Source

International applicants: CAD 34,650 for the whole programme (2026-27). Estimated tuition for the whole programme 2026-27; the source states the programme is billed per credit and the listed figure reflects the cost of the total required credits. Excludes compulsory fees and program-specific fees. Source

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Application deadlines are listed on each programme page. The application fee is $125 for most graduate programmes; $150 for MBA, MA Leadership, MCLC, MPAcc and MRE; non-refundable and payable to OUAC.

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