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22 Sep 2010, 16:22
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Hello all,
I am looking at Accounting programs for next fall. I have an undergrad in liberal arts. (No accounting experience.) I have yet to take the GMAT. (On previous standardized tests, I've gotten a near-perfect or perfect math, with a lower -- but still good -- verbal score. GPA is 3.45.) I've seen some programs that advertise that they are specifically for people without a degree in accounting (i.e. San Jose State) and I know USC has a summer intensive program. How about most schools in general? I see many that have prerequisites, but can you take those prerequisities once (and if you) get accepted? Or do you have to have them under your belt to be considered for application?
I'm only willing to consider schools in California, as I'm sure that this is where I want to be -- in particular LA but would consider the Bay Area too. I have found a lot of info about USC's program. I am also looking at San Jose State, Cal State LA, and Cal State Fullerton. I have not been able to find a lot of information about these except for what is on their website. Does anyone have info on how hard they are to get into? Or recommendations for other accounting programs in CA?
I am looking at Accounting programs for next fall. I have an undergrad in liberal arts. (No accounting experience.) I have yet to take the GMAT. (On previous standardized tests, I've gotten a near-perfect or perfect math, with a lower -- but still good -- verbal score. GPA is 3.45.) I've seen some programs that advertise that they are specifically for people without a degree in accounting (i.e. San Jose State) and I know USC has a summer intensive program. How about most schools in general? I see many that have prerequisites, but can you take those prerequisities once (and if you) get accepted? Or do you have to have them under your belt to be considered for application?
I'm only willing to consider schools in California, as I'm sure that this is where I want to be -- in particular LA but would consider the Bay Area too. I have found a lot of info about USC's program. I am also looking at San Jose State, Cal State LA, and Cal State Fullerton. I have not been able to find a lot of information about these except for what is on their website. Does anyone have info on how hard they are to get into? Or recommendations for other accounting programs in CA?
22 Sep 2010, 20:21
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Just looking through the websites real quick, I can tell you that Cal State Fullerton and Cal State LA both will admit you into the program, and then you will begin taking your "pre-requisites." San Jose State didn't give enough information, so I would contact the admissions office directly. My guess is that the admissions rates for these programs are very high and not something you should be concerned about. The strength of your app will decide how much money they give you, not whether you get in.
I'm currently doing a MSA at Missouri-Kansas City before pursuing my MBA, and we have a similar setup. My friend Ben was a music undergrad so he has to take 30 or so general business credits on top of 30 advanced accounting credits. Whereas my undergrad was a BBA in Management Information Systems, so I have the general business section waived. We are both program admits with access to the same scholarships and financial aid.
Typically speaking, no one does a MSA unless they're hunting for a CPA license. As part of your research, I would advise you to consider a MBA program if you're only looking at doing one masters degree. To sit for the exam in California, you'll need 150 semester hours, 24 in accounting, and 24 in business. An MBA program is typically 36 hours total, so if you only took accounting electives, you would only be short 12 hours in either accounting or business. You could knock the 12 out during the summer semester instead of an internship -- not sure how important that would be in your situation.
Anyways, just something to consider as you look! With a 3.45 GPA and a 700+ GMAT you would be a very strong candidate @ UCLA Anderson and USC Marshall. If you can nail a 740+ GMAT with great soft factors you could have an outside shot at Berkeley Haas, but Haas is hard for anyone to get into really.
I'm currently doing a MSA at Missouri-Kansas City before pursuing my MBA, and we have a similar setup. My friend Ben was a music undergrad so he has to take 30 or so general business credits on top of 30 advanced accounting credits. Whereas my undergrad was a BBA in Management Information Systems, so I have the general business section waived. We are both program admits with access to the same scholarships and financial aid.
Typically speaking, no one does a MSA unless they're hunting for a CPA license. As part of your research, I would advise you to consider a MBA program if you're only looking at doing one masters degree. To sit for the exam in California, you'll need 150 semester hours, 24 in accounting, and 24 in business. An MBA program is typically 36 hours total, so if you only took accounting electives, you would only be short 12 hours in either accounting or business. You could knock the 12 out during the summer semester instead of an internship -- not sure how important that would be in your situation.
Anyways, just something to consider as you look! With a 3.45 GPA and a 700+ GMAT you would be a very strong candidate @ UCLA Anderson and USC Marshall. If you can nail a 740+ GMAT with great soft factors you could have an outside shot at Berkeley Haas, but Haas is hard for anyone to get into really.
30 Sep 2010, 22:02
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Hey Radical,
I actually spoke with a graduate admissions advisor at SJSU, and found out that you shouldn't take any accounting courses prior to applying. If you have taken one accounting class, they won't accept you. It sounds very strict...She told me the admission process is very competitive, which is probably true compared to csu fullerton and csu la.
I actually spoke with a graduate admissions advisor at SJSU, and found out that you shouldn't take any accounting courses prior to applying. If you have taken one accounting class, they won't accept you. It sounds very strict...She told me the admission process is very competitive, which is probably true compared to csu fullerton and csu la.
(As well the field in general.) 
