Portland-State-University 2019-2020 Bulletin

Degree Prerequisite Requirements

Master of Finance (MSF)

All applicants need to complete the following introductory coursework prior to admission: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting and Statistics. Applicants are also expected to be proficient in computer applications and spreadsheet skills. 

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Master of Taxation (MT)

In addition to meeting the requirements for PSU and the School of Business, program applicants should meet one of the following four criteria:

  • Be a current undergraduate accounting major with a 3.0 or higher GPA in upper division accounting courses and completing their degree matriculation into the MT
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting and employed in a tax-related field
  • Hold a bachelor's degree outside of accounting with a 3.0 or higher GPA in a specified set of upper division accounting courses or
  • Hold a J.D. degree.

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