Accounting and Analytics, M.S. Admission Requirements

In addition to the University’s admission requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university 
• 3.0 cumulative grade point average  
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended 
• Two letters of recommendation 
• Professional résumé/CV 
• Personal statement (250-500 words), which should describe the applicant’s reasons for applying to the program and ways in which his or her experience, skills, and goals are aligned with the program. 
• Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only) 

PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS 

Direct entry into the 30-credit program requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and an undergraduate degree in accounting.

Applicants missing either requirement may still gain admission, with required foundational coursework assigned upon entry based on academic background:

• Accounting Majors (GPA below 3.0): Complete MGS 5990J Graduate Business Essentials.
• Non-Accounting Business Majors (GPA 3.0 or higher): Complete 4 foundational accounting courses (ACCT 5010J, 5020J, 5040J, 5080J).
• Non-Accounting Business Majors (GPA below 3.0): Complete MGS 5990J plus 3 foundational accounting courses (ACCT 5020J, 5040J, 5080J).
• Non-Business Majors (All GPAs): Complete MGS 5990J plus 3 foundational accounting courses (ACCT 5020J, 5040J, 5080J).