Master of Science in Accountancy
Unlock new career opportunities with a Master of Science degree in accountancy from Cal Poly Pomona!
The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) program offered by Cal Poly Pomona's Singelyn Graduate School of Business is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), with specialized curriculum created in partnership with The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), a non-profit professional organization representing certified public accountants (CPA).
The Master of Science in accountancy program prepares students for careers in public accounting, government, consulting, financial services, and more. The Cal Poly Pomona MSA program meets all states’ and territories’ CPA licensure education requirements, and our extensive CPP alumni network offers profound networking and post-graduate employment opportunities.
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At-A-Glance
General MSA is designed for applicants with or without an accounting background and can be completed in two to three academic years.
Accelerated MSA is designed for applicants with substantial accounting backgrounds and can be completed in a single academic year.
Both programs are AAACSB-accredited and meet the accounting study requirements for CPA licensure in California.
General MSA – Evening classes Mon-Thurs and weekends
Accelerated MSA – Only Saturday classes
Hybrid format classes for flexibility, minimizing trips to campus
Spring 2025
Domestic Students – November 1st, 2024
International Students – October 1st, 2024
Fall 2025
Domestic Students – July 1st, 2025
International Students – May 1st, 2025
“The MSA program made me more confident in my ability to research and analyze accounting issues and figure out solutions to more complex accounting issues. This is a vital skill for those looking to advance into management during their careers.”
- ALEXA KOCH, ACCELERATED MSA