San Jose State University

Admission Requirements for Master of Science in Accountancy

  1. No Accounting Degree
    To qualify for the MSA program, you cannot have a degree in Accounting. The MSA program is designed specifically for students who do not have a background in Accounting. Applicants with a degree in Accounting or who have any type of Accounting certification (regardless of where received) are not eligible for the program.
  2. A Four-Year Bachelor Degree
    You must have a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

    3. NOTE: A degree will be evaluated AFTER the application is received. We do NOT pre-evaluate any degrees before receiving an application.

    Three-year undergraduate degrees or technology degrees may not be used to qualify for this program.

  3. Grade Point Average
    You need a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of coursework.
  4. Graduate Management Admission Test
    The GMAT exam is a required test for all applicants. A total score of 500 or better is required, including scores equal to or above the 50th percentile on both the quantitative and verbal sections. A GMAT score is valid for 5 years from the date of testing. For more information on preparing for scheduling the GMAT test please click here. For GMAT test requirements, click here

    5. NOTE: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) are not acceptable tests for admission to the MSA program.

  5. Test of English as a Foreign Language
    If you hold a degree from a University where the medium of instruction was NOT English, the TOEFL exam is required. The applicant must receive a minimum score of 550 (paper score), 213 (computer score)or 80 (internet based). The score is valid for two years from the date of testing. For more information on preparing for and scheduling the TOEFL test, please click here. For TOEFL test requirement, click here
  6. F-1 Visa Status
    Once accepted into the program, all international students must apply for an F-1 Visa so they can complete the internship portion of the program.




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