Pursuing Your Masters with University of Saskatchewan Edwards School of Business

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Nov 7
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Updated: Nov 10

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) program at the University of Saskatchewan is a graduate-level course designed for advanced accounting and CPA preparation (Edwards School of Business, 2023). Students attend in-person, full-time classes during two consecutive summer terms, allowing for employment or practical experience in the fall and winter (Edwards School of Business, 2023).

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Program Structure

Two Summer Terms: Coursework runs from May to August for two years, with each term consisting of multiple intensive modules of 4–6 weeks (Edwards School of Business, 2023).
CPA Accreditation: Graduates meet all CPA education requirements and qualify to write the Common Final Examination (CFE) immediately following graduation (Edwards School of Business, 2023).
Curriculum Topics: Subjects include Strategy & Governance, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Assurance, Advanced Management Accounting, Advanced Financial Reporting, Advanced Assurance, Advanced Finance, Advanced Taxation, Financial Planning, two Integrative Capstones, and a Research Project (Edwards School of Business, 2023).
Prerequisite Requirements: Admission requires a four-year undergraduate degree, proficiency in Canadian accounting, and a minimum cumulative academic average (Edwards School of Business, 2023; University of Saskatchewan, 2024).

Academic and Professional Features

Applied, Case-Based Approach: Active learning through business cases, skills workshops, and research projects is a central component of the curriculum (Edwards School of Business, 2023).
Faculty and Peers: The program is delivered by experienced CPA faculty and attracts students from more than 24 Canadian universities, creating a diverse cohort and classroom environment (Edwards School of Business, 2023).
Alternative CPA Route: MPAcc covers all modules of the CPA PEP program, integrating Capstone 1 and Capstone 2 directly into the graduate experience (Edwards School of Business, 2023).

Admissions & Fees

Admissions: Applicants must have a four-year undergraduate degree, a strong GPA (typically minimum 70%), required prerequisite courses, English proficiency (if applicable), and ideally some professional work experience (Edwards School of Business, 2023; University of Saskatchewan, 2024).
Fees: Tuition for spring/summer 2026 includes student fees (e.g., $36.75 CAD per term for campus services such as health insurance and transportation), with tuition rates published annually (University of Saskatchewan, 2024).

Students in this program can expect intensive technical study, hands-on application, and a comprehensive approach to meeting CPA designation requirements within a unique summer-based graduate degree structure (Edwards School of Business, 2023; University of Saskatchewan, 2024).