会计理学硕士（MSA​​）为学生准备了在公共会计，行业，金融，政府和非营利组织中的广泛就业机会。该计划旨在培养具备专业会计和会计信息系统知识和技能的个人。该课程的毕业生准备成功挑战进入所选地区的专业考试，在其正规教育之后致力于所选地区的最高行政级别的职业和职业发展，有能力成为表现出高标准道德操守的领导者专业，并准备继续攻读博士学位和研究。
The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities in public accounting, industry, finance, government and nonprofit organizations, and higher education. The program is designed to prepare graduates who 1) possess knowledge and skills in professional accounting, 2) can successfully pursue professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, etc.), 3) are capable of becoming leaders who exhibit high standards of professional ethical conduct, and 4) are interested in pursuing doctoral and research studies.<br><br>The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) online Option delivers the regular MSA program in an online mode and is offered through the College of Extended and Global Education.<br><br>The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) 3:2 Option is a variant of the regular MSA program. It provides CSUSB accounting students with an accelerated route to a graduate degree, with simultaneous awarding of both bachelor's and master's degrees. The 3:2 Option allows students to earn graduate credit for several elective courses taken during the junior and senior years. The 3:2 Option provides a seamless process whereby students can progress from undergraduate to graduate status. Student admitted to 3:2 MSA can transfer credits of up to three 5000 level courses (ACCT 5440, ACCT 5360, and ACCT 5390) to graduate program from undergraduate program.