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Download a Program Fact Sheet Below (.pdf)

MS ACCT Fact Sheet (new Fall 2012) 

 MS ACCT Fact Sheet (Prior to Fall 2012) 

Special Admission Requirements

In addition to university admission requirements, applicants must submit the following documents as part of their application package: 

• All official undergraduate transcripts showing successful completion of a bachelor's degree.
• A GMAT score from tests administered within five years of the date of admission.
• Two confidential letters of recommendation from professional references (e. g. current or former college faculty member, current or former work supervisor, community leader)
• A two-page, double-spaced statement of intent which discusses personal short- and long-term career goals, reasons for pursuing an MS in Accounting degree at this time and what about this particular program is going to help reach those goals. Please give specific personal examples of leadership and provide other pertinent information to help the committee select candidates who can benefit from and contribute to the program. The statement of intent offers applicants the opportunity to demonstrate writing and communication skills and supports candidacy for the MS in Accounting degree; and
• A current resume

The GMAT may be waived for applicants who have (1) an undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher for the last 60 hours, from a regionally accredited college or university, or (2) a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

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 All graduate application materials should be sent to:

Admission Processing Office
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL  60484

Admissions Processing Office: 708-235-7663

STEP 1: Fill out the Graduate Application.

STEP 2: Send the Graduate Application, all official undergraduate transcripts showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree, and the $50 application fee.

STEP 3: Complete the supplemental application materials required by the College.  These materials consist of the following:

• A GMAT score from tests administered within five years of the date of admission.
• Two confidential letters of recommendation from professional references (e. g. current or former college faculty member, current or former work supervisor, community leader).  Download CBPA Graduate Program Recommendation Form here.
• A two-page, double-spaced statement of intent which discusses personal short- and long-term career goals, reasons for pursuing a MS in Accounting degree at this time and what about this particular program is going to help reach those goals. Please give specific personal examples of leadership and provide other pertinent information to help the committee select candidates who can benefit from and contribute to the program. The statement of intent offers applicants the opportunity to demonstrate writing and communication skills and supports candidacy for the MS in Accounting degree; and
• A current resume

STEP 4:  If you are an international student, please also review the documents on the International Services web site.