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Application & Requirements

Admission Requirements

  • Hold a four-year Accounting degree from a U.S. accredited school.
  • Be in good standing with all previously-attended colleges and universities. 
  • Have a minimum upper division grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. Upper division courses are courses offered at the junior level or higher.

GMAT Requirement

A minimum score of 500 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required to show high promise of success in graduate studies.

The GMAT requirement will be waived if the student has a:

  • graduate business degree from an AACSB or EQUIS accredited university or;
  • passed all parts of the CPA exam or;
  • obtained an undergraduate accounting degree from an AACSB or EQUIS accredited school.

TOEFL or IELTS

Applicants from non-English speaking countries, including internationally educated American students, must demonstrate proficiency in English. FIU only accepts test scores sent directly from the testing agency as official. FIU’s institution code is 5206.

FIU accepts the following tests as proof of English proficiency:

  • TOEFL iBT/PBT: 4.5 on the iBT TOEFL (Effective January 21, 2026; for tests taken prior to this date, the required minimum score is 80 on the iBT, or equivalent. Please see the ETS TOEFL iBT Score Understanding page for more information.)
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • Duolingo English Test: 110
  • 53 Pearson Test of English – Academic
  • Cambridge English – Advanced
  • FIU English Language Institute: Certification of satisfactory completion of all content areas with at least level six proficiency (Program details)

Application Deadlines

  Fall Admissions (MACC Hybrid Only)Spring Admissions (MACC Online only)
International Students (need to obtain a F1 visa)Submit graduate application and supporting materialsJune 1October 1
U.S. applicantsSubmit graduate application and supporting materialsJune 1October 1

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*This includes academic credentials, test scores, and Declaration of Finances.

Admissions at the graduate level are competitive and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

 

Application Process (All Applicants)

  • STEP 1: Apply for the program

    To apply for the program:

    • Complete the online application.
    • There is a non-refundable application fee of US $30.00.

    You may submit this, even if you haven’t yet taken the GMAT or TOEFL.

  • STEP 2: Submit all materials

    Submit all materials to:

    FIU - Master of Accounting
    Chapman Graduate School of Business
    Florida International University
    11200 SW 8th Street, CBC 200
    Miami, Florida 33199
    1. Official transcripts: request transcripts from all previously attended colleges and/or universities, in a sealed envelope. If your official transcript is not in English, you must submit two original transcripts from your university. The first set of transcripts must remain in the sealed envelope. The second set of transcripts should be sent to an official translation agency for translation.
    2. Official proof of degree: a copy of the original diploma is required if the degree is not posted on the official transcript. (If you are an FIU bachelor’s or master’s degree graduate, there is no need to have additional transcripts sent.)
    3. Current resume. Submit your current work resume to chapman@fiu.edu.

    4. Applicants who hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from non-English speaking countries must demonstrate English proficiency by taking either:

      • Duolingo (minimum score is 105)
      • TOEFL (minimum scores are: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, and 80 internet-based)
      • IELTS (minimum score is 6.5)

      Test scores are considered official when sent by the testing center directly to our school. When requesting the official scores, please refer to the Florida International University Institution code 5206.

    Florida Residents: Two proofs of residency. Documents must be dated one year prior to the term you are seeking admissions. For a list of acceptable documents please visit the Florida Residency for Tuition page.

    The Chapman Graduate School of Business offers special GMAT preparation courses throughout the year.

    If you fail to meet one or more of the above criteria, or feel your earned GPA or standardized test scores are not indicative of your ability to be successful in a graduate degree program, please submit additional documentation to augment your application portfolio.

    As this is a competitive program, those candidates with the best combination of GPA and test scores will have first opportunity of acceptance.

    You must submit a completed application packet to be considered. Meeting minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission. If you wish to further strengthen your application, you may also submit up to two letters of recommendation.

    Apply now!

  • STEP 3: Check Application Status

    To check the status of your application, please call 305.348.0148 or e-mail the MACC office at chapman@fiu.edu.

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

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