Admission deadlines: |
Visit the School of Business website for deadline information. |
Recommendations required: |
Two (2) recommendations required. |
Prior academic records: |
Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. If transcripts are in a language other than English, English language translations must be provided. The English translation alone should be uploaded into your application. |
Statement of purpose: |
In an essay of 250 – 500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study in your chosen field. Include your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Also discuss your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application. |
International applicants only: |
Please review International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents and English language requirements. Please note: international students who require a student visa from GW are not eligible to apply for admission to this program. PLEASE NOTE that the minimum English language test scores required by this program are:
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Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
School of Business
The George Washington University
2201 G Street NW
Washington DC 20052
Contact for questions:
business@gwu.edu ~ 22-994-1212
9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
The GW School of Business
Attn: Graduate Admissions
2201 G Street, NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20052
Contact for questions:
business@gwu.edu
202-994-1212)
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
Visit the School of Business website for additional admissions information.
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 12 credits, including 6 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required | ||
ACCY 6101 | Financial Accounting (or equivalent course/experience) | |
or MBAD 6211 | Financial Accounting | |
ACCY 6104 | Intermediate Accounting I | |
or ACCY 6106 | Financial Statement Analysis | |
Electives | ||
6 credits in elective courses selected from the following: | ||
ACCY 6105 | Intermediate Accounting II | |
ACCY 6201 | Accounting for Internal Decision Making | |
ACCY 6202 | Advanced Strategic Cost Management | |
ACCY 6203 | Controls, Alignment, and the Organization | |
ACCY 6302 | Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting | |
ACCY 6401 | Federal Income Taxation | |
ACCY 6402 | Federal Income Taxation of Partnerships | |
ACCY 6501 | Accounting Information Systems and Electronic Data Processing | |
ACCY 6701 | Government Accounting | |
ACCY 6705 | Nonprofit Accounting |