Master of Science in Accountancy, Foundations Admissions

Step 1 – Apply to Boise State University

Complete the Boise State Graduate College Application. On the Program page within the application, select the following:

• Degree Type = Masters
• Method of Delivery = Entirely through online delivery
• Program or Certificate = Accountancy MS Foundations

The Graduate College Application requires an application fee for submission. Contact your student success coach for a promotional code to waive the application fee.

Boise State University Graduate College Application

Step 2 – Upload Transcripts

In the Academic History section of the Graduate College Application, list all colleges and universities you have attended.

For each school you list, upload an unofficial transcript. This can be a digital transcript, a scanned copy or a photo of each page of your transcript from each institution. You may upload pages as a single- or multi-page PDF, or each page as an image file. The program will evaluate your application for admission using your unofficial transcripts.

Boise State requires that all transcripts from universities located outside of the United States be submitted as official versions. Uploaded or emailed documents from non-U.S. universities will not be considered for admission purposes. For guidance on submitting your official transcript, please see International Admissions’ official transcript guidance.

Military Service

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 – Submit Required Materials for the Online Master of Science in Accountancy, Foundations

After starting the Graduate College Application (Step 1) and uploading your transcripts (Step 2), you will add your required materials for the Online Master of Science in Accountancy, Foundations.

Your program materials will be added to the Program Requirements section of your Graduate College Application. The program application requirements include:

• 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.
• Reference 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.
• Personal statement addressing both of the following questions (approximately 500 words): 1. How have your academic and/or professional experiences prepared you for success in Boise State University’s MSA program? 2. Discuss your career goals, both short-term and long-term. How will our program help you achieve these goals?

GMAT or GRE scores are required if you do not meet ONE of the following waiver options:

• Cumulative undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.20 (4.00 scale)
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.00 (4.00 scale) AND two years of relevant professional experience after undergraduate degree. (Relevant professional experience must be demonstrated in the personal statement and resume.)
• Earned an advanced degree (master’s, doctorate, etc.) from an accredited institution in any discipline with a GPA ≥ 3.00 (4.00 scale).

If you are required to submit GMAT or GRE scores, 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.

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 Requirement

All students admitted to the MSA Foundations program must demonstrate proficiency in using Excel for accounting functions. This requirement can be met in one of two ways: by completing ITM 105 or taking an online course through MyEducator.

We highly recommend MyEducator because it allows you to complete the course at your own pace, offers lifetime access to the material and is a more cost-effective option.

Option 1: MyEducator Excel Course

The first option is to take an online course through MyEducator. This self-paced course can be completed at your convenience. You must successfully pass two exams: basic and advanced. Students typically spend about 1.5 hours per exam. You can choose between two options to fulfill this requirement:

• Option A: Pay $10 for one attempt to take the basic and advanced exams. You must pass both with a combined score of 85%. We recommend this option only if you are confident in your Excel skills.

Purchase Option A

• Option B: Pay $40 for lesson courses and $10 for exams (total of $50). This option includes unlimited practice opportunities, lifetime access to the course materials and the ability to retake the exams as many times as needed to achieve the required score. We recommend this option if you haven’t used Excel recently and want extra practice before taking the exams.

Purchase Option B

When you go to purchase either option, 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. Once your account is created and payment is made, you will be directed to the course material.

Many students and alumni have found the MyEducator course valuable not only for passing the exams but also as a reference throughout their academic and professional careers.

View the MyEducator Excel Course 

Option 2: Complete ITM 105

The second option is to complete ITM 105 during one of your first semesters. This is a seven-week, two-credit-hour course offered at regular per-credit rates. Please note there is a seat limit, and enrollment is not guaranteed.

Talk to a coach for more information about ITM 105.