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Admission Criteria
New admission criteria for Cohort 3, 2009-2011: TBA in October, 2008
Given our small class size, admission to this program is highly selective. The ideal candidate would be a midcareer professional committed to pursuing a career in taxation. In addition, the candidate would exhibit ability to collaborate and work effectively with others. Lastly, the candidate must demonstrate previous academic success and a potential to excel in our rigorous program. In the past, admitted applicants primarily were CPAs who had on average a 3.4 grade point average in their undergraduate studies, and four years of professional tax experience.
For admission, applicants must meet the requirements of the university as listed in the catalog. In addition, applicants must meet the following criteria (GMAT is not required):
| Background of the Candidate | B.S. in Accounting | B.S. in Business | B.A. or B.S. in a field other than Business or Accounting |
| Undergraduate G.P.A. | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites (Prerequisite courses may be taken at any accredited institution of higher education.) | None | Introduction to Federal Taxation | Financial Accounting; Introduction to Federal Taxation; Introduction to Computers |
| Letters of Reference | Two | Two | Two |
English Proficiency Requirements for International Applicants
If your native language is something other than English, you are required to take one of the following placement exams:
- TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum Paper-Based score of 550, a minimum Computer Based score of 213 or a minimum Internet-based score of 79/80.
- IELTS - International English Language Test System with a score of 6.5 or higher.
- GRE - Graduate Record Exam with a verbal score of 450 or higher.
Please have all scores sent directly to California State University, Northridge from testing agency.