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Masters of Science in Accountancy
Information Session
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
Robert Half 2016: Accounting Jobs are Hot
Credentials in demand:
• CPA• CGMA• CMA• CIA• CISA
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
IMA Global Salary Survey 2015
• Up to 20% higher salaries for advanced degrees• Up to 15% higher salaries for CPA and CMA certifications
The Accounting Profession is Demanding
A traditional four-year undergraduate program is no longer adequate for obtaining the requisite knowledge and skills to become a professional accountant. New regulatory requirements, technological change, and increasing business complexity requires that accountants posses critical problem solving, analytical thinking, communication, and technological skills in addition to the technical tax, audit and financial reporting skills and abilities.
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
Emphasis on Competency
Frameworks
CGMAIMA & AAA
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
Competition is Tough
• The accounting profession is highly competitive• Entry-level accountants compete in a market for accounting talent
where may, if not most, accountants have an advanced degree
Number of Masters Graduates Increasing
• 16% Accounting students in Masters programs• 33% Accounting graduates from Masters programs• 42% CPA firms hire from Masters programs
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
MS Accountancy at CSULB
• Our M.S. in Accountancy degree is designed to meet the 150 hours requirement for the CPA credential, but the program is carefully designed to prepare our students for successful careers in either public or private accounting.
• 30 units in 10 months• 12 units fall semester• 12 units spring semester• 6 units first summer session
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
The CSULB MSA is Cost-Effective
• Tuition set by CSU System• Approximately $18,000 total for in-state students• Less than half the cost of many other Southern California Masters
programs
• Scholarships and internships are available
• AACSB Accreditation of CBA (includes all Master’s degree programs
MS Accountancy at CSULB
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
• Designed for working professionals• Classes are evenings and Saturdays• Easy commuting distance from both LA and Orange County• Application and all documents are submitted online• Visit the MS Accountancy website
Convenience
MS Accountancy at CSULB
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
Admission Requirements
• Undergraduate degree in Accountancy or met prerequisites• GMAT or GRE exam• Resume• Video statement of purpose• 2 letters of recommendations• Admission GPA to the Master’s program as per university (currently 2.75/4.0)• Applications open October 1 to May 31 (new URL here)
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
MS Accountancy at CSULB
GMAT/GRE Requirements
• GMAT – Code is 364-M9-69• At least 500 overall score; 4.0 writing score; 4.0 integrated reasoning• Applicants must show a balance between the quantitative and verbal sections
with percentiles at or above 20% in each section in order to be considered for admission.
• GRE-Institutional code is 8848-Dept. Code is 4201• At least 150 in each verbal and quantitative section. At least 4.0 in the writing
section.• Students must forward the official test score sent to them by the testing agency to
the MSA office as part of their application.
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
Career Planning Support• Career planning assistance from the Career Development • Beta Alpha Psi/Accounting Society Resources• Visit us at Graduate Business Career Services
Zoe Sullivan, Assistant DirectorGraduate Business Career Services
Bert RiveraEmployment & Job Development Specialist
Graduate Business Career Services
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
• Individualized career planning• Schedule 1:1 career advising appointments that fit with your schedule• Evening hours available• Phone/Skype career appointments available• Devise a career strategy• Polish your personal brand digitally and in person
Overcome the “resume black hole” with effective networking techniques for the 21st century job search!
Graduate Business Career Services
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
Services we provide:• Targeted opportunities emailed to you • Resume book for employers we partner with• Hire SoCal Graduate Business Career Fair
• Previous employers include• Kaiser Permanente• AT&T• Citizens Business Bank• Verizon• American Honda Finance• Purple Squirrel• ASICS• The Wonderful Company• Ultimate Software• And More!
Connect to Internship and Employment Opportunities with high-profile employers!
Graduate Business Career Services
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
Representative sample of employers that recruit and hire CSULB graduate business students
• American Honda Finance• Beckman Coulter• Boeing• California State Auditor• Deloitte• EY• Gallup• Guthy Renker• IBM• Ingram Micro• KPMG
• Lakeshore Learning Materials• Northrup Grumman• Molina Healthcare• PwC• Southern California Edison• Toyota• United Health• Union Bank• Wells Fargo
Questions?
College of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Long Beach
Contact the Graduate Programs Office, CBA 363
• [email protected]• [email protected]• Visit the MS Accountancy website