Program Requirements

A. One of the Following

1. A bachelor degree completed with a minimum 2.75 GPA on a scale of 4.0, or a GPA of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for courses taken during the last half of the undergraduate program. An international student, who is not a University of Nevada, Reno graduate, must have an undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
2. If the applicant does not meet the preceding requirement, admission to graduate standing on a prescribed program may be considered. A prescribed program consists of the completion of one semester or summer session of full-time study in 9 credits, or 12 credits over two consecutive semesters for those working full-time, with a grade of "B" or above in each course taken. The courses prescribed may be undergraduate or graduate courses. These courses may or may not apply to the graduate program of study.

B. Students are required to take the GMAT examination unless they meet the exemption requirements stated below. Students must attain a minimum score of 500 on this examination and place in the 20th percentile or higher in each portion ( verbal, written, and quantitative) of the exam.

The GMAT exam is not required for MAcc admissions if:

1. A student has an undergraduate business degree with a major in accounting from a business school accredited by the AACSB at the time the degree was granted, and
   
2. An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher.
   

C. Students whose undergraduate degree is not in business administration with a major in accounting [or its equivalent] must complete:

1. 21 credit hours of specified undergraduate accounting coursework above the Introduction to Accounting level with a minimum 2.75 GPA on a scale of 4.0 (i.e., the core accounting courses). These courses can be taken concurrently with non-accounting graduate level courses. Various course waiver rules are applicable.
2. The MAcc Common Body of Knowledge core business courses. These courses can be taken concurrently with other graduate level courses. Various course waiver rules are applicable.