Accountancy, M.S.

Institutional Admissions Requirements

• A completed application form with a nonrefundable application fee of $60.
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• International applicants should refer to the International Students area within the “Admissions Information”  section of the catalog for information on providing appropriate documentation with the application.

Program Admissions Requirements

In general, a student seeking admission into the graduate program should meet the following requirements:

• Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.000; or 3.000 in upper-level coursework
• Undergraduate Accounting GPA of 3.000 (or equivalent as determined by the Accountancy Admissions Committee)
• Two letters of recommendation (for non-College of Charleston students only)
• Statement of motivation for graduate study and professional goals
• Interview
• A TOEFL score of 100 or higher (international applicants only)

Prerequisites may be taken at institutions other than College of Charleston provided that the institutions are accredited by the AACSB. In cases where courses have been completed at non-AACSB institutions, the Accountancy Graduate Committee will determine whether the coursework should be accepted as of sufficient quality for admission.

Applicants who fail to meet any of the above general admission criteria may submit a letter of appeal to the Accountancy Admissions Committee explaining their individual circumstances. While the GMAT or GRE are not required, an acceptable score may be submitted to assist the Committee in evaluating the suitability of an applicant for admission who does not strictly meet the requirements for the Program.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: January 15, priority*; July 1, final
• Spring: November 1, priority; December 1, final
• Summer: January 15, priority; April 1, final

*Candidates who submit a completed application by the priority deadline will automatically be considered for Graduate School and/or graduate program funding.