Master of Professional Accounting
About This Course
Cut an exciting new career path in the accountancy sector, whether in professional services or corporate accounting, across diverse industries. Not only does the SMU MPA offer an accelerated route towards qualification for CPA or CA status, it is also ideal for those needing accounting knowledge in their expanded roles. Unlock global opportunities in an evolving corporate world.
What You'll Learn
Introduced in 2006, the SMU MPA has been providing this pathway to new exciting career opportunities in the accountancy sector, both in professional services and corporate accounting. The adequacy and relevancy of our curriculum content is evidenced by the accreditations and endorsed status received from the licensing authority and professional bodies. Designed to be industry and profession centric, the SMU MPA aims to build our graduates into competent professionals. Our programme is designed by building our curriculum upon three pillars required by the industry, profession and employers.
Entry Requirements
The application criteria for the MPA programme are as follows:
Applicants must demonstrate good prior academic performance in an undergraduate degree from a recognised institution of higher learning.
Applicants must have sufficient background in Mathematics/Calculus.
Applicants have the option to take SMU Admissions Test (SMUAT) or GMAT or GRE as an admission test for application to the programme.
Applicants with relevant working experience will have an added advantage.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an online interview by members of the MPA Admissions Panel.
Applicants must show proficiency in the English language. A TOEFL (min. score of 90) or IELTS (min. score of 6.5) test is required if the applicant's undergraduate degree was not conducted in English.