Master of Science in Accountancy Foundations Admissions

Step 1 – Apply to Boise State University

Complete the Boise State Graduate Admissions Application. On the Degree Path page within the application, select “Accountancy Foundations MS-Online” from the Program or Certificate drop-down list.

Submit the Boise State University Graduate Admissions Application

Step 2 – Request Official Transcripts

Request official transcript(s) from all previous colleges and universities you attended. Your program may accept unofficial transcripts at the time of application, however, you will be required to submit official transcripts to the university by the 10th day of the semester.

Please note: All transcripts must be RECEIVED by Graduate Admissions and Degree Services by the above application deadline.

How to submit official transcripts to the Boise State University Graduate College

If you have served in the military, please make sure to send your Joint Services Transcript and/or Community College of the Air Force transcript.

Step 3 – Apply to the Online Master of Accountancy

Standard Applicant

After submitting the graduate admission application (Step 1) and requesting your transcripts (Step 2), you will complete the Online Master of Science in Accountancy, Foundations program application.

You can access the program application by logging into your application account, clicking “View Application” and selecting the “Master of Science in Accountancy, Foundations (Online Program)” orange link in the left menu. The program application includes:

• • Uploading a current detailed resume highlighting your professional work experience. Do not be concerned with brevity. Please include start and end dates (month and year) for each position held, and indicate full or part time.
  • Uploading a list showing three references (a person who has been your direct supervisor in a professional setting or your professor in an academic setting). Include name, title, phone number, email address, and reason why this person is a reference.
  • Submitting official GMAT or GRE scores. You should request to have your scores sent to Boise State University at the time you register for the GMAT or GRE exam. If you need to request official scores after testing, you should visit the GMAT score report website or GRE score report website
  • You may qualify for a GMAT or GRE waiver, depending on your GPA and experience. Contact a student success coach to see if you qualify.

• • Uploading an essay by answering one (1) of the following three questions. Response should be limited to two double-spaced pages.
    • • Discuss your career goals, both short-term and long-term. How will Boise State University’s MSA program help you achieve these goals?
      • Discuss two or three situations in the past three years where you have taken a leadership role. How do these events demonstrate your managerial potential?
      • Please give a brief, candid evaluation of yourself. Include some discussion of your strengths and weaknesses. What do you consider most unique or distinctive about yourself?

Fast Track Applicant

After submitting the graduate admission application (Step 1) and requesting your transcripts (Step 2), you will complete the Online Accountancy program application. You can access the program application by logging into your application account, clicking “View Application” and selecting the “Master of Science in Accountancy Foundations (Online Program)” orange link in the left menu. The program application for Fast Track qualified applicants includes:

• • Uploading a current detailed resume highlighting your professional work experience. Do not be concerned with brevity. Please include start and end dates (month and year) for each position held, and indicate full or part-time.
  • Uploading a list showing three references (a person who has been your direct supervisor in a professional setting or your professor in an academic setting). Include name, title, phone number, email address, and the reason why this person is a reference.

If you qualify for Fast Track Admission, you do not need to submit a GMAT/GRE score or an essay.

If you have questions about your application or need additional assistance, connect with your Student Success Coach at  (208) 426-5921 or OnlineMSA@boisestate.edu.

Step 4 – Complete Excel Exams

All students admitted to the MSA Foundations program have to complete an Excel requirement before registering for classes. This requirement is completed after successfully passing two Excel exams (basic and advanced). Students that are prepared to take the exams should spend on average about 1.5 hours per exam.

View Excel Modules

There are two options to complete this requirement:

Option 1: Take the basic and advanced exam ($10) and pass with a combined score of 85%.
If you were to score below 85% you could retake both tests to get a higher score. If you still can’t get a combined score of 85%,  go to Option 2.

Option 2: If, after reviewing the module titles you decide to just purchase the lesson courses and prep, you will pay $40 for that and then $10 for the exams (total of $50). If you purchase this option, you will have unlimited test opportunities to pass the two exams.

Instructions for payment:

Excel Exams Homepage: https://app.myeducator.com/reader/web/370jaaaaaaaaa/

1. Copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://app.myeducator.com/s/250Cn8KYK01/
2. Click on the “Checkout” button. Payment information will be needed ($10).
3. You will be asked to create an account with MyEducator if you do not already have one. If you already have an account, please just log in.
4. Once your account is created and payment is made, you will be directed to the course material.

Primer Course for Excel Exams (for applicants who want to use the resource to practice and learn content for the exams).

Homepage: https://app.myeducator.com/reader/web/1139ezas/

1. Copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://app.myeducator.com/s/21yqIviZM01/
2. Click on the “Checkout” button. Payment information will be needed ($40).
3. You will be asked to create an account with MyEducator if you do not already have one. If you already have an account, please just log in.
4. Once your account is created and payment is made, you will be directed to the course material.

For those students who know they need both from the start, here is one sign-up URL link with both:

1. Copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://app.myeducator.com/s/250Cn8KYK01/21yqIviZM01/
2. Click on the “Checkout” button. Payment information will be needed ($50).
3. You will be asked to create an account with MyEducator if you do not already have one. If you already have an account, please just log in.
4. Once your account is created and payment is made, you will be directed to the course material.