Master of Accounting FAQ

Q. Where should I send my application materials?              
A. Please send your application materials to:
Chapman School of Business Admission Office
Florida International University
Modesto A. Maidique Campus, CBC 201
1050 SW 112 Avenue
Miami, FL 33199                                                                                                        Attn: Accounting Program

Q. Do all application materials have to be submitted by the deadline?
A. Yes, all materials have to be turned in by the deadline.  Only those applicants who have submitted complete packets will be considered for acceptance.

Q. Where can I obtain an application form for the MACC?
A. The application form is available under Application Process.

Q. Do I include my certified transcripts with the application?
A. Florida International University requires that official transcripts be sent in directly by the college(s) or university(ies) you attend(ed).You cannot send in copies of these transcripts yourself.
 
If you are an alumnus(ae) of the university, there is no need to have transcripts sent.  If you attended a university outside the U.S. and the transcripts are not in English, they must be translated by a certified translator.  The translation and an official copy of the transcripts must be submitted.

Q. When do I pay for courses?
A. You pay for courses each semester, according to the number of courses you take during any given term. See Master of Accounting Tuition.

Q. What kind of undergraduate degree must I have to qualify for this program?
A. We require that you have an undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent degree from an accredited university.  Prospective students without undergraduate accounting degrees are required to complete a number of pre-requisite courses.  Students not meeting the upper-level accounting course pre-requisites can satisfy those requirements by completing the graduate Certificate in Foundations of Accounting and Auditing (CFAA cfaa.fiu.edu)
  Please contact gradadv@fiu.edu or call 305-348-3501, for answer to any questions about these requirements.

Q. What are the required scores for the GMAT/GRE?
A. GMAT: minimum score of 500
     GRE:   minimum score of 1000 (combination of verbal and quantitative)

Q. For how many years are my test scores valid?                                              
A. GMAT scores - 5 years
     GRE scores    - 5 years
     TOEFL scores - 2 years
     Institutional TOEFL scores (FIU) - 1 year

Q. Are there any special requirements for international students?
A. International students need to take the TOEFL test.  They will need to score at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 213 on the computer-based test.  Please visit http://www.toefl.org/ for more information.
International applicants are required to submit the following documents: Declaration of Certification of Finances (DCF), a bank letter, a sponsor letter, if applicable, and an F-1 transfer if they already have an F-1 Visa.


Q. Can I start the program in any semester?
A. You may start in the fall or spring terms.

Q. Where, when, and at what time are classes held?
A. Classes are held at the Pembroke Pines, Florida, campus (Fall, Saturdays) or the Modesto A. Maidique Campus in Miami, Florida (Spring, Saturdays or Fall weeknights) Saturday classes are held from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Weeknight classes are held twice a week from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Q. Are the courses held in a certain sequence?
A. The Master of Accounting’s curriculum provides one desired sequence. This sequence may be changed at the discretion of the program’s administrators.  However, certain prerequisites will be built into any sequence. Course content is dependent on changing demands from the job market and always is subject to change.

Q. How many students are there in the classes?
A. On average, we may have 30 to 40 students in each class.

Q. Is a thesis required in the program?
A. No, there is no required thesis.

Q. Can I pursue two graduate degrees at the same time?
A. No. Unfortunately, you cannot pursue two degrees at the same time. Please contact the FIU Graduate Admissions Office at 305-348-7442 for further information.

Q. Can I apply for financial aid?
A. Yes, you can apply for financial aid. You can apply online at Scholarships and Financial Aid page on this site for other options.