California State University San Bernardino
5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407, United States

California State University, San Bernardino (Cal State San Bernardino or CSUSB) is a public research university in San Bernardino, California. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The main campus sits on 441 acres (178 ha) in the University District of San Bernardino, with a branch campus of 40 acres (16 ha) in Palm Desert, California, opened in 1986.

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Master of Science in Accountancy 

The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities in public accounting, industry, finance, government and nonprofit organizations, and higher education. The program is designed to prepare graduates who 1) possess knowledge and skills in professional accounting, 2) can successfully pursue professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CIA), 3) are capable of becoming leaders who exhibit high standards of professional ethical conduct, and 4) are interested in pursuing doctoral and research studies.

The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) online Option delivers the regular MSA program in an online mode and is offered through the College of Extended and Global Education.

The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) 3:2 Option is a variant of the regular MSA program. It provides CSUSB accounting students with an accelerated route to a graduate degree, with simultaneous awarding of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The 3:2 Option allows students to earn graduate credit for several elective courses taken during the junior and senior years, effectively decreasing the summed unit requirement for both degrees. The 3:2 Option provides a seamless process whereby students can progress from undergraduate to graduate status.

Admission to the MSA 3:2 Option is by invitation from the Department of Accounting and Finance.

Student admitted to 3:2 MSA can transfer credits of up to three 5000 level courses, ACCT 5440,  ACCT 5360, and ACCT 5390) to graduate program from undergraduate program.

Admission to the MSA program

In addition to the general requirements of the university, specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are

  1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
  2. Business Aptitude Requirement: Applicants for the MSA must meet one of the following Business Aptitude Requirements listed below:
    1. Submission of an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) as determined by the department. The current minimum acceptable GMAT score is 470 (with a minimum of 10% on both the GMAT Verbal and Quantitative percentile rankings). The current minimum acceptable GRE score of 298 (minimum 10% on GRE Verbal Ability and Quantitative Ability percentile rankings); or
    2. Proof of completion of a degree from an AACSB accredited college or university or Online Accounting Certificate Program (at CSUSB) with a minimum GPA of 3.0; or
    3. Upon meeting other GMAT or GRE waiver criteria as set by the department.
  3. Recent CSUSB accounting graduates who meet admission requirements for the 3:2 Program option may request a GMAT waiver. Contact the MSA Director or department chair for details;
  4. Completion of the graduate entrance writing requirement;
  5. Academic motivation and personal qualification demonstrated through submission of a 200-250 word statement of reasons for wishing to pursue the M.S. degree in Accountancy at California State University, San Bernardino, and personal qualifications that will contribute to successful completion of the program;
  6. Competence in the following prerequisite courses or their equivalents.

https://catalog.csusb.edu/colleges-schools-departments/business-public-administration/accounting-finance/accountancy-ms/ 

Submit an application online at CSUApply. 

There is a non-refundable, non-transferable $70 (U.S. dollars) application fee.

Submission of financial support statement (bank statement)

Copy of passport

Official transcripts sealed in an envelope by your school

Official proof of Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university in its home country

English Language Proficiency Requirement - TOEFL iBT – 79 ; IELTS – 6.0 ; Duolingo – 105 ; PTE – 53

Please Note: IELTS requirement for MBA, MPA, and MSA is a 6.5 Total Band Score. MA Communication Studies, English, English Composition, and Communication Studies Integrated Marketing Concentration require a 575 PBE or 90 iBT.

Duolingo requirement for MBA is 110. Please note that some graduate programs require a minimum score of 110.

English exams must be valid within the last two years.

Admission to the MSA program

In addition to the general requirements of the university, specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are

  1. A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university;
  2. Business Aptitude Requirement: Applicants for the MSA must meet one of the following Business Aptitude Requirements listed below:
    1. Submission of an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) as determined by the department. The current minimum acceptable GMAT score is 470 (with a minimum of 10% on both the GMAT Verbal and Quantitative percentile rankings). The current minimum acceptable GRE score of 298 (minimum 10% on GRE Verbal Ability and Quantitative Ability percentile rankings); or
    2. Proof of completion of a degree from an AACSB accredited college or university or Online Accounting Certificate Program (at CSUSB) with a minimum GPA of 3.0; or
    3. Upon meeting other GMAT or GRE waiver criteria as set by the department.
  3. Recent CSUSB accounting graduates who meet admission requirements for the 3:2 Program option may request a GMAT waiver. Contact the MSA Director or department chair for details;

Affidavit of Support

International applicants must submit a statement of financial responsibility to be considered for admission to the university. International students are also required to submit evidence of adequate medical or hospital insurance to the international student advisor.

Supporting documents can be mailed to
Center for Global Innovation-301 (3rd Floor)
International Admissions
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
U.S.A.

https://www.csusb.edu/international-education/international-admissions/steps-apply

Application & Document Deadlines

Application Opens- Undergraduate and Graduate

Spring - August 1 ; Fall - October 1

Application Deadline- Undergraduate and Graduate

Spring - November 1 ; Fall - June 1

Some programs may have different deadlines. Please contact your intended graduate program to verify.

Document Deadline- Undergraduate and Graduate

Spring - November 30 ; Fall - June 30

https://www.csusb.edu/international-education/international-admissions/application-document-deadlines

Click Here for Undergraduate Application
Click Here for Graduate Application

Start the application online using the link provided above

Application Coding: In the Citizenship/Residency Information tab of the Cal State application, answer 'Yes' to the question 'Are you currently working with a representative or agency?'

Select 'Agency' from the dropdown to the question 'Representative Type'

Type 'Indo Global Studies' to the question 'Representative Name'

Please see the screenshot below.

Note - Please share tagging proof, student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org after submitting the application.

IGS team will send the documents to Cal State on behalf of the student and provide status updates.