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Argyros College of Business and Economics

»Integrated MS in Accounting

The Integrated MS in Accounting provides you with a competitive advantage as you enhance your analytical skills. It adds value to accounting students’ resumes as they seek careers with prominent firms and throughout the workplace, while completing requirements for CPA Licensure.

The Integrated Master of Science in Accounting is open to current Chapman University undergraduate students in the BS in Accounting program. Read below in the requirements section for more specific guidance.

The program is STEM designated and offers international students the chance for an extension of two years post-completion of optional practical training (OPT) work in the United States following graduation.

Program Highlights

  • Cost & Time Savings by completing up to twelve units during your Undergraduate program
  • Merit scholarship opportunities
  • Optional global travel courses
  • Specializations offered in eight different areas, including finance, marketing, entertainment and more

Our Students and Alumni

Here are some of the employers who have hired graduates with an Integrated MS in Accounting from Chapman:

Grace Hull
Argyros Ambassador
I took three graduate courses, while completing my Bachelors degrees. I was in Accounting Society and Delta Delta Delta. After having internships in industry and public accounting, I joined EY as an Assurance Associate upon graduation.
Contact Grace
Nicole Bercaw
Argyros Ambassador
The Integrated MSA program at Argyros allowed me to achieve my CPA eligibility with little to no worries while also preparing me to start my career at Baker Tilly!
Contact Nicole

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Requirements for the Integrated Undergraduate/Master of Science in Accounting Degree

Students may take up to 12 credits of graduate coursework during their senior year, of which 6 credits of graduate classes may count towards the 120 credits required for their bachelor's degree.  A maximum of 12 credits of graduate coursework taken during their senior year can be applied toward the 30 credits required for the MS in Accounting, allowing for accelerated completion of the MSA.

The graduate classes that may be taken before completion of the undergraduate degree must be selected from the following:

Available Courses
ACTG 540 Accounting for Investments and Consolidations 3
ACTG 541 Not-for-Profit & International Accounting 3
ACTG 561 Forensic and Fraud Accounting 3
ACTG 571 Advanced Business Law for Accountants 3
ACTG 651 Accounting Analytics 3
ACTG 681 Professional Ethics & Responsibilities in Accounting 3
ACTG 695 Special Topics in Accounting 3
BUS 603 Statistics for Business Decisions 3
BUS 632 Financial Reporting and Analysis 3

Application Requirements

Admission into the Chapman Integrated MS in Accounting Program is highly competitive.  Applicants are evaluated on academic performance, leadership potential, volunteer and internship experience, and communication skills.  Program entry may be granted by completion of the following requirements:

  • Submit the online application in the spring of junior year, no later than May 1
  • Complete 75 credits or more of undergraduate coursework with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • GMAT Test Scores or Waiver
  • Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Letter of recommendation 
  • Interview

Tuition

Integrated MS Accounting Credits Completed during your Undergraduate program are charged with Undergraduate Tuition covered by Undergraduate Financial Aid, Scholarships and Grants. Additional credits taken during Graduate program are charged at the program rate.

Please refer to the Student Business Services for detailed tuition and fee information.

Scholarship opportunities are offered to qualified applicants in varying amounts; contact us to find out more. For additional financial aid consideration and information, please visit Financing Options.

Sample Program Plan

Sample Program Plan

Term

Courses

Fall of Senior Year
Sample Curriculum
Investments & Consolidation
Complete undergraduate coursework
Spring of Senior Year Accounting Analytics
Non-Profit/Government Accounting
Accounting Ethics
Complete undergraduate coursework 
Summer Statistics
Business Elective
Fall Accounting Elective
Accounting Elective
Business Elective
Business Elective
 
Graduate Business Programs

Contact Us

Phone: 714-997-6684
Email:business.masters@chapman.edu 

Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Beckman Hall 301

    Integrated MS in Accounting

    Application Deadlines

    This program is only available to current Chapman University undergraduate students.

    For Fall 2027 Term of Entry
    Regular Deadline: May 1, 2026

    Current Chapman undergraduate students should apply to this program by the end of their junior year.