Admission Requirements - MS Accountancy

Admission Deadline

Application Deadline for All Applicants: February 1, 2010
Document Deadline for All Applicants: February 15, 2010

Admission Requirements

The MSA Program admits a limited number of new students in May of each year.
Acceptance is based on information about the applicant gathered from the required following sources:

• San Jose State University Application
• Admission Test Scores (GMAT/TOEFL)
• Undergraduate/Graduate Record(s)
• Personal Statement
• Resume
• Two Letters of Reference
• Personal Interview for Finalists*

*Note: Not all applicants will receive an interview. Only those applicants who are finalists will be invited for a personal interview on campus. Phone interviews are not permitted. All interested candidates must interview on campus to be eligible.

Application Requirements

1. No Accounting Degree

   To qualify for the MSA program, you may not hold 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 this program.
   
   

2. A Four-Year Bachelor Degree

   Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
   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 degrees received from vocational technical colleges may not be used to qualify for this program.
   
   

3. Grade Point Average

   Although the University will review the overall GPA, the MSA program will require a 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units.
   
   

4. Graduate Management Admission Test

   The GMAT exam is a required test for all applicants. A total score of 525 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 and scheduling the GMAT test please check at mba.com. See GMAT Test requirements.
   Note: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) are not acceptable tests for admission to the MSA program.
   
   

5. TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Requirement

   If you hold a degree from a University where the language of instruction was NOT English, the TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS exam is required. The applicant must receive a minimum TOEFL score of 263 (computer score) or 106 (internet based). The TOEFL paper test is no longer accepted for the MSA program. A minimum score of 7.5 is required for the IELTS. A minimum score of 75 is required for the PTE.  The score is valid for two years from the date of testing. For more information on preparing for and scheduling the  above tests, please check at http://www.ets.org/tests.html
   
   

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.
   
   

*Note: Not all applicants will receive an interview. Only those applicants who are finalists will be invited for a personal interview on campus. Phone interviews are not permitted. All interested candidates must interview on campus to be eligible.