Master of Science in Accountancy 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 = Master’s
• Method of Delivery = Entirely through online delivery
• Program or Certificate = Accountancy MS (online)

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

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.

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 ≥ 3.00 AND cumulative GPA ≥ 3.00 (4.00 scale) in all upper-division accountancy courses.
• 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.)
• Possess a current CPA, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Applicants should request a letter be sent directly to the Graduate College from the appropriate state board or national organization verifying their certification status.
• Earned an advanced degree (master’s, doctorate, etc.) from a regionally 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.