Grand Valley State University · Seidman College of Business, School of Accounting
Master of Science in Accounting
Overview
A Master of Science in Accounting of at least 33 graduate credits (9 core, 12 emphasis, 12 elective) with four emphases; applicants without accounting coursework complete foundation courses, which lengthens the program.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Accounting
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Accounting · major: AccountingSource: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree title itself is in accounting, accountancy, taxation or another accounting subject (for example a Master of Accountancy).Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Entry route
- Open to both accounting and non-accounting graduatesThe program admits applicants from any field; prerequisite or foundation courses may apply, as published.Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Grand Valley State University — Seidman College of Business, School of AccountingSource: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MIFor the online option this is where the school is located — not a residency requirement, and not a guarantee that you may enroll from your state.Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degreeTaxation — formal concentration / track (“Tax Compliance and Planning emphasis”)Accounting Information Systems — formal concentration / track (“Information Systems and Controls emphasis”)Managerial and Management Accounting — formal concentration / track (“Controllership emphasis”)
- Tracks / concentrations
- Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) emphasis · Information Systems and Controls (ISC) emphasis · Tax Compliance and Planning (TCP) emphasis · Controllership emphasisSource: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Required credits
- Minimum of 33 graduate credits; about 54 credits with a non-accounting business degree and 69 or more with a nonbusiness degreeSource: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- Generally one calendar year for non-working students with an undergraduate accounting degree; typically two calendar years for working students or those with limited accounting coursework (depends on prior accounting coursework and work status)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MS in Accounting in the School of Accounting.
Degree title names accounting; core in legal environment and ethics, entity taxation and the accounting profession, plus a 12-credit emphasis.
Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in accounting, accountancy and taxation at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal accounting majors or concentrations, never certificates or degrees with a single accounting course. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campus · OnlineSource: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Mixed (live + self-paced)Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time, Part-timeSource: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Curriculum
Foundation and prerequisite courses
- Foundation requirements cover undergraduate accounting, statistics, finance and economics courses and are in addition to the 33 credits.Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Accelerated options
- A combined Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master of Science in Accounting is listed in the catalog.Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
- Michigan. States the M.S.A. meets current educational requirements for public accounting certification (CPA) in MichiganConditions stated: as of the catalog publication date; students should verify at Michigan.gov/laraSource: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
A school describing a program as supporting CPA preparation does not establish eligibility for every applicant in every state, and this directory does not label any program “CPA eligible”. Check your own state board's current rules before you enrol. Accounting degrees and CPA requirements
Other professional recognition
- Other professional recognition. Catalog names the CMA, CFE and CISA exams as ones the degree prepares graduates for.Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
This directory does not publish pass rates, placement rates or salaries for any program. Occupational statistics for accountants are in the guides, labelled as statistics for the occupation, not outcomes of a school.
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBaccalaureate degree or equivalent international credential; any major accepted, foundation courses required if limited business education.Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RecommendedMinimum 3 — Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for the last 60 undergraduate semester hours with B or better in intermediate accounting is considered academically qualified for full admission and waives the GMAT.Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Transfer credit
- OptionalUp to nine semester hours of graduate transfer credit with B or better from an AACSB-accredited college.Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredPersonal statementSource: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
- GMAT
- RequiredWaived for applicants meeting the GPA and intermediate accounting grade standard, and for certain other categories.Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- TOEFL iBT
- Required — minimum 80For applicants whose first language is not English (iBT).Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Accounting (M.S.A.), no separate rates by residencyFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $940 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$31,020 = 33 credits × $940 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
- AACSB — accreditedUnit: Seidman College of BusinessScope: M.S.A. programStated by the school; not yet confirmed in the accreditor's directory.Source: gvsu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- AACSB — accreditedUnit: Seidman College of BusinessListed as: AACSB business accreditationConfirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026
Supplemental accounting accreditation
- AACSB Accounting — accreditedUnit: Seidman College of BusinessListed as: AACSB separate accounting accreditation (as listed: Business + Accounting)Confirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Michigan.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- AACSB accredited institutions (accreditor directory) — Accreditor directory, verified October 26, 2026
- gvsu.edu/catalog/department/accounting.htm — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 30, 2026
- gvsu.edu/catalog/program/master-of-science-in-accounting.htm — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 30, 2026
- gvsu.edu/seidmangrad/master-of-science-in-accounting-14.htm — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- gvsu.edu/tuition/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 30, 2026
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