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2020/2021 University Catalog 
    
2020/2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BS/MS 4+1 Degree Program, B.S. in Business Administration and M.S. in Accountancy


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The BS/MS 4+1 degree program (BMACC) is for students who plan to pursue professional accounting careers in public accounting firms, corporations, and not-for-profit and government organizations. Students must successfully complete 150 units to be awarded simultaneously the B.S. degree in Business Administration, Accounting, and then the M.S. degree in Accountancy.

Upper Division Core Accountancy Courses


Students must apply and be admitted to the BS/MS 4+1 degree program (BMACC). All students must have a satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), a minimum overall GPA of 2.85, a minimum SDSU GPA of 2.85, and a minimum upper division SDSU Fowler College of Business GPA of 2.85. Students may apply for the program at any time during their undergraduate studies after completing at least two upper division core accountancy courses (must include ACCTG 331 ) with a minimum overall GPA of 2.85 among the completed courses

Other Requirements


Early admission is available to students after completing ACCTG 331  with a B+ (3.3) or better. The GMAT requirement is waived for students in the SDSU accounting major that have an overall GPA of 3.4, a minimum SDSU GPA of 3.4, and a minimum upper division SDSU Fowler College of Business GPA of 3.4.

Students attain graduate status when they have earned at least 120 units towards the completion of the BMACC program. No more than nine units may be in 500-level courses to meet the requirements for the master’s program. At least 15 units of 500-, 600-, and 700-numbered courses must be in accountancy courses (to include Accountancy 790) and must include at least 12 units in courses numbered 650 and above (in special cases, nine units with adviser approval). Students must achieve at least a 3.0 average in the courses numbered 500 and above and specified on their official program for the 30 unit master’s degree. Courses numbered 500 and above must be completed within seven years of the first course completed on the master’s degree program. If for any reason a student does not satisfactorily complete the requirements for the Master of Science in Accountancy degree, they will be awarded the B.S. degree in Business Administration in Accounting, upon completion of the requirements for the B.S. degree.

Suggested Course of Study for the BS/MS 4+1 Degree Program (BMACC)


Total Units: 16


Total Units: 16


Senior Year (Fall Semester)


Total Units: 16


Senior Year (Spring Semester)


Total Units: 15


Fifth Year (Fall Semester)


  • Graduate elective 600- and above Units: 3
  • Graduate elective 600- and above Units: 3
  • Graduate elective 600- and above Units: 3
  • Internship Units: 0

Total Units: 9


Fifth Year (Spring Semester)


  • Graduate elective 600- and above Units: 3
  • Graduate elective 600- and above Units: 3
  • Accountancy 790 Units: 3
  • Prepare and pass professional certification examination Units: 0

Total Units: 9


Total Preparation for the Major: 61


Electives: 9


(See BMACC Adviser)

Overall Total for BS/MS 4+1 Degree Program (BMACC): 150


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