School of Accountancy 1845 Fairmount Wichita, KS 67260 316-978-3215 wsu.soa @wichita.edu
General Admission Requirements
The Master of Accountancy Program
The School of Accountancy / Wichita State University
The Master of Accountancy degree at Wichita State University is a rigorous thirty-hour program offered by the AACSB-accredited School of Accountancy. As such, admission standards for the program are fairly high. Requirements for full admission include:
An undergraduate degree in accounting, or the functional equivalent of an undergraduate degree in accounting. This includes twenty-seven hours of undergraduate accounting beyond the sophomore level. Potential applicants should review the Master of Accountancy checklist available on the School’s website for more detailed information.
An overall Grade Point Average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
A grade of “B” (3.0) or better in all undergraduate accounting courses.
A satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (www.gmac.com). A score is deemed satisfactory if the applicant’s overall score, and each of the individual test section scores are in the 25th percentile or higher.
Individuals with questions may direct them to Michael Flores, Graduate Advisor, at (316) 978-3724 or michael.flores@wichita.edu
Note to International Applicants: International applicants may have to complete significant additional foundational coursework beyond what may appear on a student’s transcript. This can include, but is not limited to, (re)taking business law, financial accounting, taxation, accounting information systems and auditing courses at Wichita State University.