Prospective SAGE Accountancy Students

The Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Accountancy Program enables current SJSU students in the BSBA Accounting concentration to complete requirements for both the baccalaureate and master’s degrees at the same time. Students progress from undergraduate to graduate status seamlessly, with a simplified application process and no graduate application fee.  Students complete both degrees in less time than if completing them separately, providing significant cost savings. Students completing the Accountancy SAGE program are prepared for careers as practicing CPAs in public accounting or in industry.

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Please use our step-by-step application form to apply to the Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Accountancy Program.

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Admission Requirements

• What are the admission requirements for the Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Accountancy Program?

  • All current SJSU BSBA Accounting undergraduates are eligible for the Accountancy SAGE program if they fulfill the following requirements:

    • Have completed a minimum of 90 units towards the BSBA degree
    • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, or GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 semester units
    • Have completed all lower division GE requirements
    • Will have completed BUS1 120A, BUS1 121A, and BUS1 121B with an average GPA of 3.0 by June 1 of junior year.

• What are the prerequisites for the SAGE MSA program?

  • The completion of the below courses with a B average or better:

    • BUS1 120A - Accounting Information Systems
    • BUS1 121A - Intermediate Accounting I
    • BUS1 121B - Intermediate Accounting II

• What are the application deadlines?

  • Application deadline: March 1, 2024 (the Spring semester you’re finishing the 3 prerequisites listed above)

    Documents required:
    • Resume
    • Personal statement

    SAGE Accountancy Program application form 

Program Overview

• What is the pace of the SAGE MSA program?

  • Please review the advising roadmap for more information. 

    The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the SAGE Scholars program in 5 years. Please consult your major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

    Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5

• How much does the SAGE MSA program cost?

  • Students pay undergraduate tuition until they complete 120 degree eligible units. After that they pay graduate tuition (which would be for their final two semesters).

• Who can I contact to learn more? 
  • For any questions, please contact the program advisor, Benjamin Anderson at benjamin.c.anderson@sjsu.edu.

CPA Resources

• Do you have questions about the CPA?

  • California Board of Accountancy

    CBA License Renewal Handbook

    Uniform CPA Exam

    150 Units "Tip Sheet" [pdf] from the CA Board of Accountancy