M.S. in Accounting Eligibility Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from a foreign institution.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Completion of the following college-level accounting courses*:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial/Cost Accounting
*It may be possible to complete these courses at LMU before you begin the M.S. in Accounting program.
All Undergraduate Majors Welcome
An undergraduate degree in accounting is not required for applicants to the M.S. in Accounting. Upon application, faculty and staff will assess each student’s academic background to create a tailored path for graduation and success. Students lacking foundational undergraduate accounting courses may need to complete these as additional units or electives. Please view our curriculum for more information.
Application Deadlines
Applications are reviewed as they are received; there is no need to wait until a deadline to submit your application. Applicants should expect to receive an admission decision within one month of submitting a complete application.
Fall (August) 2025
- January 10, 2025: Round 1
- March 10, 2025: Round 2
- May 15, 2025: Round 3 (international applicants)
- May 31, 2025: Round 3 (domestic applicants)
- We will continue to accept applications after May 31, 2025 until all spaces are full.
Spring (January) 2026
- October 20, 2025: Deadline for international applicants requiring a student visa.
- November 20, 2025: Deadline for domestic applicants.
Application Process
Application
Complete and submit an online application and pay a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Resume: You will be required to upload a professional resume.
- Personal Statement: You will be required to upload a personal statement, 2–4 pages (12-point font, double-spaced), addressing why you are pursuing an M.S. in Accounting, the reasons you are applying to LMU and the unique strengths you will bring to our program. We also ask that you describe an ethical dilemma that you have encountered and how you resolved it.
GMAT/GRE Test Scores
You are required to provide official test scores for either the GMAT or GRE unless you qualify for a waiver. Applicants who are required to submit GMAT/GRE scores should use the following school codes:
- GMAT: MSX-XN-53
- GRE: 4403
College/University Transcripts
Provide transcripts for all colleges or universities you have attended. You may upload unofficial transcripts directly into your online application. You should request an official electronic transcript from any institution where you earned a degree. If you are a current student or alumni of LMU, there is no need to request an official transcript from the LMU Registrar.
Request that official transcripts be sent via email to graduateadmission@lmu.edu. If your university is unable to send an official transcript electronically, please have a physical transcript sent to:
Graduate Admission
Loyola Marymount University
1 LMU Drive
Charles Von der Ahe Building, Suite 235
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Applicants who have completed their postsecondary education from an institution outside the U.S. must have their transcript from their degree granting institution translated and evaluated by a U.S. transcript evaluation service. Please see our requirements for International Applicants for more information.
Letters of Recommendation
While letters of recommendation are not required, the admission committee encourages applicants to submit 1 or 2 recommendation letters from academic or professional contacts. You may include the contact information for your recommenders in your application, and they will be contacted by LMU to upload their letters directly into your application file.
Interview
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with a member of the admission committee. Interviews are by invitation only.
International Applicants
International students have additional admission requirements.
Commitment Deposit
Admitted candidates must confirm their commitment to attend and provide a non-refundable deposit of $500. The deposit will be applied to your tuition.