Master of Accounting Admission Requirements and Application Process

The Chapman Graduate School of Business admits students to the Master of Accounting program in the fall and spring terms.  Our Master of Accounting  has been tailored for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in accounting, or equivalent, from a regionally- accredited college or university.

To qualify for admission, you must

1.  Meet the Florida International University’s general requirements for admission to a graduate program:

• Be in good standing with all previously-attended colleges and universities.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Have a grade point average of 3.0 or better based on upper-division coursework. Applicants with less than a 3.0 may be considered.
• Submit official transcripts from all previously-attended universities (undergraduate and graduate) in an envelope sealed by the degree-granting institution(s).
• Provide official proof of degree—a copy of the original diploma is required if the degree is not posted on the official transcript.
• For international transcripts needing translation, applicants must request two sets of transcripts: one for the translation agency and another one for us.
• Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS.) They must obtain a minimum score of 213 on the computer-Based TOEFL (CBT), 550 on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or an 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT). Applicants taking the IELTS must score a minimum of 6.3 overall. To obtain information about the TOEFL exam, please contact the English Language Institute 305-348-2222, or visit www.toefl.org. To obtain more information about the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org.
• International applicants are required to submit the following documents: Declaration of Certification of Finances (DCF), a bank letter, a sponsor letter, if applicable, and an F-1 transfer if they already have an F-1 Visa.
• Provide official GMAT or GRE scores—use institutional code 5206 (FIU) when indicating test score submission. See specific minimum requirements below.

2.  Prepare for and take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and achieve a minimum score of 500 or above. If you, as an applicant, prefer to take the Gradate Record Examination (GRE), you can substitute a minimum combined score of 1000 in place of the GMAT.

The Chapman Graduate School of Business offers special GMAT preparation courses throughout the year to assist candidates in meeting the requirements for admission to our program.

3.  Students with above average grades from an AACSB accredited university may qualify for a waiver to the GMAT/GRE Test requirements.  To meet this waiver, the student must:

a. Have a grade point average of 3.25 or better on upper-level coursework, AND

b. Have a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the aggregate of Intermediate Financial Accounting I, Intermediate Financial Accounting II, Management Accounting, and Income Taxes (FIU courses ACG4101, ACG 4111, ACG 4341, and TAX 4001).

4. If you fail to meet one or more of the above criteria, or feel your earned GPA or standardized test scores are not indicative of your ability to be successful in a graduate degree program, please submit additional documentation to augment your application portfolio. The Admissions Committee will consider, for example, a master’s or a law degree, a professional certification such as the CPA, CFA, SHRM, or other comparable certification, specialized leadership experience or training, or other similar evidence of special qualities as additional factors in evaluating your application. All prerequisites, along with the GMAT/GRE (and TOEFL for international students) must be completed before you can begin the Master of Accounting program.

5.  Under exceptional circumstances, applicants may be admitted conditionally, provided they have a GPA of 2.75 or higher in all of their upper division course work as undergraduates and demonstrate extraordinary credentials in all other aspects of the admissions criteria.  In such cases, students must complete their first 12 graduate credit hours with a GPA of 3.25 or higher in order to qualify for full admission to the program.
Keep in mind, however, that for this competitive program, students with the best combination of grade point average (GPA) and test scores will have the first opportunity to enter the program.

Master of Accounting Application Process

When applying for admission to our accelerated Master of Accounting program, be sure to submit your application materials to the Chapman Graduate School of Business Admissions Office, even though you are applying online using Florida International University’s graduate online application form.  Doing so will expedite your application process.

Application Deadlines

Application Process

When you apply for the FIU School of Accounting’s Master of Accounting program, be sure you send all application materials to the address below:

Chapman Graduate School of Business Admissions Office
Florida International University
Modesto A. Maidique Campus, CBC 201
1050 SW 112 Avenue
Miami, FL 33199
Attn: Accounting Programs

To apply to the Master of Accounting program, you must:

1. Complete online graduate program admissions form. Please be sure to select "Master of Accounting" from the pull-down menu. The application fee is $30.00. Most major credit cards and e-checks are accepted. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Florida International University.

2.  Have official transcripts, proof of degree, relevant test scores, including GMAT or GRE, and other documentation described above sent to the Chapman Graduate School of Business’ Admissions Office. Official transcript(s) from all previously-attended colleges and/or universities must be sent directly to the Chapman Graduate School of Business’ Admissions Office by all formerly-attended institution(s) in a sealed university envelope. Official test scores must be sent directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The Florida International University code is 5206.

3.  Submit a current resume of professional experience to the Chapman School of Business Admissions Office.

4.  Submit statement of purpose (optional) to the Chapman Graduate School of Business Admissions Office. There is not a minimum or maximum word or page count. The document should outline your objectives in pursuing this graduate degree.

5.  Submit letters of recommendation (optional) to the Chapman Graduate School of Business Admissions Office.

6.  For international students, submit a sponsor and/or bank letter (if applicable) to the Chapman Graduate School of Business Admissions Office.

Only those applicants who have submitted complete application packets will be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission.