Business Administration, Option in Accountancy, B.S. + Accountancy, M.S.

Students in the Beach EDGE Accountancy program will complete the requirements for both the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Option in Accountancy, and the Master of Science in Accountancy.

• Business Administration, Accountancy Option, BS  
• Accountancy, M.S.  

Eligibility and Admissions to Beach EDGE Programs in Accountancy

Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. Are a matriculated undergraduate student at CSULB
2. Completed 60 units (upper division status)
3. Met their major specific requirements
4. Has an overall CSULB GPA of 3.0
5. Earned ‘B’ or better in Accountancy option courses
   • A student can apply based on an anticipated grade, but in that case, admissions decisions will be delayed until the semester is over, and the final grades can be verified.

Application Requirements

1. Beach EDGE Application Form
2. A Statement of Purpose
3. CSULB unofficial transcripts
4. Two recommendations from CSULB Accountancy faculty

Submit application materials via email to COB-GradPrograms@csulb.edu by the deadlines below.

Deadlines to Apply

• November 1st (for potential enrollment beginning in the upcoming spring semester)
• June 1st (for potential enrollment beginning in the upcoming fall semester)

Admitted students must sign the Beach EDGE agreement form. Learn more by visiting Beach EDGE.

Double-Counting of Courses

Accountancy Beach EDGE students may double-count 8 units of M.S. courses (2 courses) toward both degrees.

• ACCT 601  
• ACCT 603  
• ACCT 605  

These courses must be completed in residence at CSULB.

Eligibility, Application, Deadlines, and Additional Information are detailed on the Beach Edge website.