Online Master's in Accounting Admissions
MSA Admission Eligibility Requirements
- Four year bachelor's degree
- 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- No GRE/GMAT Requirement
International applicants must also meet the following requirements:
For University of Arizona international undergraduates looking to continue their education in an Eller Graduate program—June 1 is your final application deadline.
Prerequisite Courses
Based on educational background and work experience, online students may be required to start in the Online Certificate program to complete their prerequisites before they will be accepted into the OMSA program. All online students must have completed the Introductory Financial Accounting prerequisite before beginning their program; the other prerequisites can be taken at the University of Arizona as part of the Online Certificate program or may be satisfied by taking comparable courses at an acceptable accredited U.S. institution.
| Lower-Division Coursework | Upper-Division Coursework |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACCT 200) | Intermediate Financial Accounting I (ACCT 400A/500A) |
| Introduction to Managerial Accounting (ACCT 210 or ACCT 545) | Intermediate Financial Accounting II (ACCT 400B/500B) |
| Principles of Federal Taxation (ACCT 420/520) |
Accounting Course Schedule
| Spring I | Spring II | Summer I | Summer II | Fall I | Fall II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning of January - beginning of March | Beginning of March - beginning of May | Beginning of May - beginning of July | Beginning of July - end of August | End of August - end of October | End of October - end of December |
| Application deadline: December 5 | Application deadline: February 15 | Application deadline: April 15 | Application deadline: June 15 | Application deadline: August 1 | Application deadline: October 1 |
| ACCT 525 Accounting Theory and Institutions | ACCT 501 Advanced Accounting | ACCT 551 Financial Statement Analysis | ACCT 575 Financial and Managerial Accounting in Healthcare | ACCT 522 Advanced Taxation | *ACCT 521 Business Law for Accountants |
| ACCT 545 Managerial/Cost Accounting - prerequisite | ACCT 515 Ethics for Professional Accountants | ACCT 500A Intermediate Financial Accounting I - prerequisite | ACCT 500B Intermediate Financial Accounting II - prerequisite | ACCT 531 Principles of Auditing | ACCT 572A Accounting for Not-For-Profit Entities |
| ACCT 500B Intermediate Financial Accounting II - prerequisite | ACCT 500B Intermediate Financial Accounting II - prerequisite | ACCT 520 Principles of Federal Taxation - prerequisite | ACCT 500A Intermediate Financial Accounting I - prerequisite | ACCT 500A Intermediate Financial Accounting I - prerequisite | |
| ACCT 545 Managerial/Cost Accounting - prerequisite |
*Not recommended for students taking coursework to meet CPA accounting unit requirements
Applications and Supporting Materials
Applicants are reviewed by the faculty and administrators in the Dhaliwal-Reidy School of Accountancy based upon their whole application. After a review of an applicant's profile a recommendation decision is submitted to the Graduate College. The Graduate College then reviews the application and submits a final admission decision to the applicant. Please note your admission is not official until you receive notification from the Graduate College.
A completed MSA application includes :
- Graduate College Application
The UA Graduate College requires a fee to submit your application. - Unofficial transcripts
Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended are required for your online application.- Note: Official transcripts will be requested by the UA Graduate College after admission. No official transcripts are required for the application.
- Acceptable English proficiency test score (international applicants only)
- One Letter of Recommendation
Your Future is Calling
You’ve heard the “why.” If you think you’re a good fit, it’s time for the “how.” Let’s get you on the road to your Eller degree. Contact us or begin your application now: