Accounting Programs

The accounting concentration is designed to provide a solid foundation of accounting and business knowledge that prepares students for careers in accounting. Courses are structured to allow flexibility in preparing for a career path in public accounting, private industry, and government or nonprofit organizations. The program offers a wide variety of courses that can be used to qualify and prepare for examinations in professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, and CMA. Students should consult with an accounting advisor to determine minimum course requirements for these certifications. The accounting curriculum also provides the foundation for graduate study in business and accounting.

The SFSU Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's program in Accounting is a combined program that awards both the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA with Concentration in Accounting) and the Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) degrees. Students receive both the BSBA and MSA degrees when they complete each degree’s requirements.

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The MSAA program is a STEM-designated program designed to prepare graduates for accounting careers in public accounting, industry and government. MSA candidates must complete at least six accounting courses. A maximum of two of these courses may be upper-division undergraduate courses with the approval of a graduate faculty advisor.

The MBA is a highly structured, yet broadly-based degree designed to prepare individuals to assume managerial positions in the accounting profession and business organizations. Accounting specialization and elective courses should be selected upon advisement from an Accounting faculty advisor.

A graduate-level academic certificate in accounting is offered to those who wish to reach the eligibility requirement of 150 credits of coursework to practice as a certified public accountant (CPA) in California.