Masters of Science in Business: Accounting

Admissions

We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 cohort.

Please note that the acceptance process will begin with the first application deadline date and continue until the cohort reaches its maximum limit as determined by the Smith School of Business. Once an application is complete, it will take approximately 3-6 weeks for a decision to be rendered.

The MSBA program only admits students during the fall semester.  

The following are required to be considered for admission into the program:

• (1) The equivalent of a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/general business (minimum GPA of 3.0)
  OR
  (2) The equivalent of a bachelor's degree in any major (minimum overall GPA of 3.0) and three years of professional experience with a background in financial and/or managerial accounting.
• A completed online application form that includes a written essay articulating your qualifications and motivation for pursuing advanced education.
• The application fee of $60.00.
• Two official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions that you have attended.
• Two letters of recommendation submitted online from supervisors within your organization or from professors familiar with your work.
• Admissions interview, if required. After initial screening, the Admissions Office may select candidates for interviews which may be done in person or by telephone. The Admissions Office will contact you to schedule an interview time.
• Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS scores) if English is not your primary language. Click here for specific information regarding score requirements.
• The Graduate Record Examination® (GRE®) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test® (GMAT®) is highly recommended but not required.

To learn more about the program and the admissions process, and to obtain a application form, fill out the information request form.