MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY

(Effective SY 2004 - 2005)

The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) Program is intended to prepare the student to meet the challenges of the ever changing demands of the Accountancy profession. It is a 42-units program to be completed in two years on a trimester basis. In line with the research thrust of the University, the program is research oriented and includes a research thesis. It is targeted to graduates of BSA (both CPAs and non CPAs), BSC major in Accountancy, BS in Management Accounting and BSBA major in Accountancy or Finance.

Objectives of the Program

• To provide relevant, timely and transformative accounting education responsive to the needs of the local, national and global communities in a rapidly changing world.
• To develop competent and socially responsible accounting professionals and life long learners.
• To meet the needs of the accounting profession for individuals with a broader and extensive training in research.
• To provide a venue for Accountants seeking advancement of specialization in their professionals fields.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, Commerce major in Accountancy, or BSBA major in Accountancy or Finance
• Certificate of Transfer Credentials / Certificate of Honorable Dismissal (original copy)
• Transcript of Records specifying Graduation / Special Order (informative copy)
• Certificate of Employment (at least 2 years experience for CPAs and 3 rears for non CPAs)
• Recommendation from Professor / Employer
• Satisfactory admission test scores
• Completed Application Form

Foreign Students

• Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR)
• Certificate of Equivalency

Download MSA Prospectus (pdf file)