The Master’s program serves as the “fifth” year for current undergraduate and transfer students, who can apply to join the M.S. in Accounting program following the second semester of their senior year, and no GMAT is required. Students who apply after completing their undergraduate degree are required to score a 550 or above on the GMAT, though this is waived for anyone who has passed all four sections of the CPA exam.

Program requirements

Program requirements can be found in the graduate course catalog.

  • To satisfy M.S. in Accounting degree requirements you must complete 30 total graduate credit hours.
  • Students typically complete 6 credits during the summer, 12 credits in the fall, and 12 credits in
    the spring.
Licensure/Certification

Please refer to the JMU Professional Licensure Program Status by Jurisdiction Index to determine if this JMU program meets the educational requirements specified by the associated licensing or certification agency in the state or territory in which you are located while enrolled and other states and territories. Requirements vary by state and are subject to change. The information provided is current as of the review date indicated in the table.


Questions?

For more information on the M.S. in Accounting program, refer to the graduate catalog, or contact Amanda Reedy at reedyaj@jmu.edu or (540) 568-3250.

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