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Master of Accountancy

California State University, East Bay

Hayward, United States
1.42 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A 30-credit master's preparing students for accounting careers.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Accountancy to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Fifteen credits of required courses (accounting theory
Advanced financial accounting and reporting. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Professional accountant in public practice
Industry
Government
Not-for-profit organisations

Curriculum

Fifteen credits of required courses (accounting theory
Advanced financial accounting and reporting
Accounting information systems
Applied accounting seminar
Ethics)
Three business courses chosen from economics and finance options
And two core electives such as taxation
Business law
Decision-making and control
Or auditing and forensic accounting.

Entry requirements

Academic

Equivalent of a 4-year US bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least a 2.5 GPA; some departments require more
plus GRE/GMAT or supplemental documents where the department asks.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a 4-year US bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution (some departments consider WES-evaluated 3-year degrees); GRE/GMAT or supplemental documents where the department requires

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Accountancy. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,120 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Hayward campus
Faculty or school	College of Business and Economics
Department	Department of Accounting and Finance
Teaching language	English
Credit value	33
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.42 years.