FAQs

The MS Accounting program starts"

Summer Term (June) - Accounting Bootcamp  

Fall Term (August) - Regular start 

The MS accounting Program takes only 1 year to complete. 

Yes, students can work full-time while attending the MS Accounting program. 

Applicants for admission to the MS in Accounting program must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. For more details click here.

Applicants without a major/minor in accounting must complete the Summer Accounting Boot-camp.

GMAT/GRE is not required. 

Our class sizes typically range from 18 to 25 students, ensuring a personalized and engaging learning experience. 

Yes, the MS Accounting program is cohort based. 

The cost of the MS Accounting program can be found on its Tuition & Financial Aid page, linked here: Tuition & Financial Aid | Saint Mary's College.

Yes, we offer scholarships to qualified candidates.

Financial Aid is also available. Graduate students are eligible for a variety of loans, including both subsidized and unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans and the Graduate PLUS Loan. For more information, contact: 

• Office of Financial Aid: (925) 631-4370
• www.saintmarysmba.com/financialaid
• Graduate Business Office: (925) 631-4888

The 2-month Summer Bootcamp is available for those without an accounting background. 

Note: Those with an accounting major or minor would apply for the standard track. The bootcamp allows professionals without that background a pathway to MSA and the CPA.
 

Yes, we hold monthly virtual information sessions. You can view our upcoming info session dates here.

You can call or text to reach a Graduate admissions advisor: tel: 9256314888

You can also schedule a meeting directly: MS Accounting