Loyola Marymount University · Department of Accounting
Accounting, M.S.A.
Overview
A 30-unit on-campus MS in Accounting at LMU that admits graduates of any undergraduate major; students may need prerequisite or foundation courses.
- Official program name
- Accounting, M.S.A.
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Accounting · major: AccountingSource: cba.lmu.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: cba.lmu.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: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Source: bulletin.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 30 unitsSource: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- 9 months full-time or 2 years part-time with completed prerequisites; up to 5 years (with completed prerequisites)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, SpringSource: bulletin.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MS in Accounting offered on campus.
Degree title names accounting; core courses in tax research, accounting analytics, advanced auditing and accounting research.
Source: cba.lmu.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 campusSource: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time, Part-timeSource: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Curriculum
Foundation and prerequisite courses
- Students without intermediate accounting or accounting information systems must complete those undergraduate courses at LMU as additional units.Source: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Other
- The page states the program is STEM-designated.Source: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
- California. States the MSA program complies with the 150-hour California requirement for CPA licensureConditions stated: When combined with program prerequisitesSource: bulletin.lmu.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 for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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
Technical preparation
- Prerequisite courses
- RequiredCollege-level Financial Accounting and Managerial/Cost AccountingSource: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalentSource: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higherSource: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$50 — Application: resume, personal statement and $50 feeSource: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
- GMAT
- RequiredGMAT/GRE test scores; the page says waivers are availableSource: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Upcoming
Application deadline
November 20, 2026 · for Spring 2027
Source: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Master's degrees, per unitFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $1,902 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$57,060 = 30 credits × $1,902 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: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
| All students — M.S. in Accounting, 30 units total tuition | $57,060 | entire program · 2026-2027Source: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program External scholarship
Full-tuition scholarships toward LMU graduate accounting programs
Eligibility: Separate application process
Source: cba.lmu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
- AACSB — accreditedUnit: College of Business AdministrationListed as: AACSB business accreditationConfirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026
Supplemental accounting accreditation
No separate accounting accreditation is on record. AACSB business accreditation does not mean the accounting program holds AACSB accounting accreditation.
Sources and verification
- bulletin.lmu.edu/schools-colleges/business-administration/accounting/accounting-msa/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 30, 2026
- bulletin.lmu.edu/schools-colleges/business-administration/accounting/taxation-ms/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 30, 2026
- cba.lmu.edu/academics/grad/accounting/ — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- cba.lmu.edu/academics/grad/accounting/experience/curriculum/ — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- cba.lmu.edu/academics/grad/tuition/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 30, 2026
- DAPIP — WSCUC 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
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