Accelerated Business and Accounting

Accelerated Business and Accounting is a Masters program taught at Salem State University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Five years) options.

The Accelerated Business Administration and Accounting 4+1 program at Salem State University lets students earn both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) in five years. Students pursue a BSBA with a concentration in accounting and then continue into the MSA portion of the combined program.

Accepted students take 12 graduate credits as part of their undergraduate program, leaving 18 credits to complete the MSA degree. Admission for the accelerated program is reviewed in December and May by the MSA program coordinator, and students may apply twice. Students who complete the program have a competitive advantage in securing staff accountant positions at public accounting firms.

The minimum requirements for admission in Accelerated Business and Accounting at Salem State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Salem State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Salem State University as pre-requiste for admission in Accelerated Business and Accounting.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Eligibility

• Candidates must be pursuing a BSBA with a concentration in accounting.
• Candidates must have completed at least 72 credit hours at Salem State University prior to application.
• Transfer students must complete at least 15 semester hours at Salem State University prior to application.
• Candidates much have an overall GPA and a GPA in accounting concentration courses of at least 3.0 or better at the time of application.

Admission Requirements

• Applications for admission into the accelerated program will be reviewed in December and May by the MSA program coordinator. Students may apply twice to the accelerated program.
• Submit undergraduate transcript. Candidates must have an overall GPA and a GPA in Intermediate Accounting I (ACC300) at least of 3.0 or better.
• Submit two letters of reference, including at least one from a Bertolon accounting faculty member.
• Submit a personal statement of interest (500-1,000 words) providing your reasons for applying to the accelerated MSA program and sharing your career objectives.
• The GMAT / GRE requirement is waived for applicants to the accelerated MSA program.
• Optional: Submit a resume highlighting relevant employment and life experiences.

Program Retention Requirement

• Candidates must maintain a GPA in accounting concentration courses of at least 3.0 or better in order to progress to the graduate portion of the combined program.*

Please check detail of study units at https://www.salemstate.edu/academics/bertolon-school-business/accelerated-business-administration-and-accounting-41-program

• Staff accountant positions at public accounting firms.

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