Forge your path as a professional accountant with in-demand skills and the chops to back it up.
And you can do it even if you don’t have an undergraduate degree in accounting. Our STEM-designated MSA program bundles prerequisites into the curriculum and preps you for the CPA exam as we go. Finish in as little as 18 months. From there, it’s all up.
Questions
Stephanie Amado, Program Coordinator
520-621-4455
GradAcctPrograms@arizona.edu
The Program
What You'll Learn
Build the foundation of accounting prerequisites you’ll need to prepare for your graduate-level courses, then learn everything you’ll need to know to become a highly valued accountant or consultant. You’ll even cover CPA exam topics.
Curriculum
In our program, you’ll first ensure all prerequisites are met, then complete 18 units of our graduate accounting work. You’ll then have 12 elective units remaining, which can either be accounting or approved non-accounting business courses.
GMAT/GRE
not required
98%
job placement for graduates
legally eligible to work in the U.S.
STEM
designated program
Admissions
Requirements
You’ll need to submit official transcripts from your four-year bachelor’s degree program and show a GPA of 3.0 or higher, as well as an acceptable GMAT score (ideally above 500). There are prerequisite requirements, but they can be built in to your MSA program.
International Students
For international students whose native language isn’t English, we require a TOEFL composite score of 7 (with no subject score lower than 6).
Deadlines
March 1: Fall Admission Initial Deadline and GTA Deadline
March 27: Summer Admission (for those needing to complete prerequisites)
May 15: Fall Admission (International Students)
August 1: Fall Admission Final Deadline
September 27: Spring Admission (International)
October 1: Spring Admission Initial Deadline and GTA Deadline
December 15: Spring Admission Final Deadline
Admissions Events
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Return on Investment
Return on Investment
Your MSA is the gateway to a career transition—and lasting success thereafter. You’ll find your tuition is a solid investment. And to make it even more accessible, a number of loan and scholarship options are available.
Program Cost
Resident: $12,386 per semester
Non-resident: $22,449 per semester
Tuition and fees subject to change.
Job Placement
Nearly 100 percent of our MSA students who can legally work in the U.S. land jobs upon graduation. Your skills will be in demand among recruiters, with your hard work paying off.
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 MSA. Contact us or begin your application now: