Overview

The Accountancy programme from California State University Long Beach enhances students’ depth of technical knowledge, breadth of understanding and communication skills, and fosters recognition of the importance of ethical conduct in the profession. With a focus on research and analytical thinking, the programme improves students’ judgment and decision-making skills

Learning Outcomes

Provides advanced knowledge in tax, corporate governance, ethics, and other topics important for accountants in government and industry.

Prepares graduates to deal with increased complexity in accounting practices, tax laws, and business methods fueled by new technology.

MSA graduates have career opportunities with public accounting firms, corporate entities, financial firms, audit & tax groups, and government/tax authorities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting

Financial Statement Analysis

Forensic Accounting

Taxation of Partnerships and S Corporations

Taxation of C Corporations and Shareholders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 11 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or greater

Resumé

Two letters of recommendation

Short Answer Essay Prompt (1 page maximum, 12PT font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins): Describe your undergraduate college experience. How have you grown or developed since then? What experiences do you hope to have during your graduate school journey?

Video Statement of Purpose (respond to ALL of these prompts):

Briefly introduce yourself and explain your educational and/or career background.

What are your career goals over the next 3-5 years?

What is your long-term dream job?

What are you doing to prepare yourself for graduate school?

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17922 USD / year

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In-State

8064 USD / year

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Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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