Thank you for your interest in the MS in Accounting program at Louisiana State University.

PROGRAM OF STUDY
The MS in Accounting consists of 30 hours for students who have satisfied the undergraduate prerequisites. An outline of the program requirements is attached.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application to the MS in Accounting program begins with application to the LSU Graduate School. You may apply online here or contact the Graduate School at (225) 578-2311 for more information. The Graduate School will forward your completed application to the Department of Accounting for admission consideration.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The minimum requirements for consideration for admission to the MS in Accounting program are as follows:
1. Undergraduate degree GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale)
2. GMAT score of 500 (international students must score in the top 50% of the verbal portion)
3. TOEFL score of 250 on current exam (600 on previous version)

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available for full-time students, which require 10 hours of work per week. Let me know if you wish to be considered for an assistantship.

COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
Download the MS in Accounting Coursework Requirements(PDF)

CPA EXAMINATION
For information about the CPA exam, contact the State Board of CPAs of Louisiana here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please contact me with any questions

Dr. Nicholas G. Apostolou, M.S. Program Advisor
U.J. LeGrange Endowed Professor of Accounting
E. J. Ourso College of Business
Louisiana State University
3101 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-6304
225.578.6211
acnicha@lsu.edu