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M.S. Accountancy - Traditional

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M.S. Accountancy - Traditional

Create a thriving career in accounting through a Master of Science in Accounting degree. You will gain valuable skills and knowledge, along with an in-depth understanding of accounting policy and ethics issues. This Cal State Fullerton MSA program is designed for all students interested in an accounting career regardless of your undergraduate degree.

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Dual AACSB accreditation in business and accounting

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Fall and spring admission

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Immersion in real-world applications, technology and data analytics

MS in Accounting Key Features:

  • Develop the conceptual understanding and technical competence needed to succeed in a professional accounting career.

  • Develop effective written and oral communication skills.

  • Gain practical skills and a theoretical foundation in the field of accounting and business administration.

  • A preferred recruiting school for the Big Four accounting firms.

Deloitte Scholarship

The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP) is collaborating with 25 colleges and universities to help fund scholarships for students interested in pursuing a fifth-year master's degree in accounting, master of tax or master of accounting with a concentration in audit, advisory, or tax. The Deloitte Foundation and participating universities will provide the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars a scholarship that covers 100% of their tuition and academic fees (excluding books and living expenses) for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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Curriculum

As an MS in accountancy student, you will be required to take a total of 30 units of coursework, a minimum of 24 units at the graduate (500) level, and earn a minimum GPA of 3.0. Additional prerequisite coursework may be required. Please visit the University Catalog for course descriptions and prerequisites.

Prerequisites and Admission Requirements

The accounting master’s degree requires students to submit the following:

  • GMAT or GRE not required, but strongly recommended for applicants with GPAs of less than 3.3 on a 4.0 scale

  • Professional résumé

  • Statement of purpose

  • Official transcripts

  • International students must also take one of the following three tests:

    • TOEFL: minimum 570 (paper), 88 (IBIT)

    • IELTS: minimum 7

    • PTE: minimum 65

    • Duolingo: minimum 120
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