Applications are only considered for the fall and spring semesters.
To be considered for admission, you’ll need the following:
- A copy of your official transcript from all institutions attended. Penn State alumni do not need to provide transcripts. Applicants should hold either a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a tertiary (post-secondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.
- A grade point average of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) is recommended.
- A copy of your résumé.
- A one-page written statement of intent to highlight your academic background, work experience, skills, strengths, academic interests, and professional goals.
- Contact information for one reference.
- Official GMAT or GRE results. Applicants may request a GMAT/GRE waiver if they meet specific criteria. Applicants must indicate the basis for their waiver request on the online application. We also offer a GMAT Preparation Course.
- Applicants who successfully complete the Financial Accounting Graduate Certificate or Management Accounting Graduate Certificate with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher may request a GMAT waiver.
- A $65 application fee. A fee waiver may be considered if the applicant attends an in-person admission event or a personal appointment with a program representative.
- You must have completed (with a grade of B or better) or be enrolled in the following coursework:
- Financial accounting
- Managerial accounting
- Intermediate accounting I and II
- U.S. federal taxation
- Auditing
Prospective students are encouraged to schedule virtual or in-person meeting with an academic program representative to discuss their career goals and fit for the program.
For international student application requirements, please review the Penn State Great Valley International Applicant Guidelines.
