Degree Prerequisite Requirements

Financial Analysis Master of Science (MSFA)

The MSFA degree is for students who have already completed undergraduate accounting coursework. Because this program is only 52 credits, it requires that applicants have the necessary business background that an undergraduate degree in business, economics or Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate (PBAC) would provide prior to starting the program. Applicants are also expected to be proficient in computer applications and spreadsheet skills.

All applicants need to complete the following coursework prior to admission:

• Managerial and Financial Accounting
• Micro and Macro Economics
• Statistics
• Business Finance
• Intermediate Accounting Series

Students who will specialize in Public Accounting must also have the following class completed:

• Introduction to Taxation 

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Master of International Management (MIM)

In addition to meeting the requirements for PSU and the School of Business Administration, we also require applicants to complete the equivalent of the following prerequisite courses with a B- or better: Managerial and Financial Accounting, Micro and Macro Economics, Business Finance, Statistics

The admissions committee evaluates each student’s application to determine which requirements (if any) are required. Applicants can complete these requirements through the MIM Business Foundations Lab which is a PSU summer program (August-September) developed for students with limited academic business background.

Exceptions to the above will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Master of International Management Admissions Committee.

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