Portland-State-University 2014-2015 Bulletin

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

For further details, please visit: www.msfa.pdx.edu.

Master of International Management (MIM)

For applicants who do not have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, the following prerequisite courses are needed:

  • Managerial and Financial Accounting
  • Micro and Macro Economics
  • Business Finance
  • Business Statistics
  • Business Writing