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:

  • Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0; or
  • TOEFL: 600 on paper-based, or 100 on Internet-based; or
  • Academic PTE: 68


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.

Required
ACCY 6101Financial Accounting (or equivalent course/experience)
or MBAD 6211 Financial Accounting
ACCY 6104Intermediate Accounting I
or ACCY 6106 Financial Statement Analysis
Electives
6 credits in elective courses selected from the following:
ACCY 6105Intermediate Accounting II
ACCY 6201Accounting for Internal Decision Making
ACCY 6202Advanced Strategic Cost Management
ACCY 6203Controls, Alignment, and the Organization
ACCY 6302Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting
ACCY 6401Federal Income Taxation
ACCY 6402Federal Income Taxation of Partnerships
ACCY 6501Accounting Information Systems and Electronic Data Processing
ACCY 6701Government Accounting
ACCY 6705Nonprofit Accounting