Admission Requirements
Admission into the MSA program is selective; the program, at its discretion, may request GRE or GMAT test scores, other supporting documents, or interviews that demonstrate the applicant's ability to successfully pursue a Master of Science in Accounting degree. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Admission Criteria:
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in undergraduate coursework and minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in any graduate coursework (on a 4.0 scale)*
- Grades in quantitative courses that indicate a high probability of success in completing the program**
- International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
*Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or lower in undergraduate coursework may be required to submit recent GMAT or GRE scores after an initial review of the application.
**Review of quantitative courses will be conducted by the MSA program director.
To Apply:
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcript
- Personal history information or a current resume
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.
Applicants with undergraduate degrees in majors other than accounting are welcome and can satisfy the graduate course prerequisites by completing appropriate undergraduate accounting courses.
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
Undergraduate Prerequisite Courses
Applicants can satisfy the program’s prerequisite requirements by completing the following admission prerequisite courses, or their equivalent, with a GPA of 2.7 or better:
- ACCT 200 or 524
- ACCT 301
- ACCT 302
- ACCT 303
- ACCT 311
- ACCT 312
- ACCT 315
- ACCT 321
These courses do not carry credit toward the MSA. Prerequisite courses taken prior to admission to the MSA program ordinarily must have been taken within six years of the date the applicant is admitted. An MSA student undertaking prerequisite courses may be terminated from the program if the student's GPA calculated over all prerequisite courses taken at SIUE falls below 2.7 for more than one semester, the student receives a grade of less than C in any prerequisite course, or the student fails to make satisfactory progress.
Also Available
Accelerated Online Master of Science with an Accountancy Specialization
