Admissions Requirements | Graduate Standing Requirements | Advising Roadmap
The Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Accounting and Analytics Program enables qualified students in the BSBA Accounting 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 application fee. Students complete both degrees in less time than if completing them separately, providing significant cost savings. Students completing the Accounting and Analytics SAGE program are prepared for careers as practicing CPAs in public accounting or in industry.
Admission Requirements
All SJSU BSBA Accounting undergraduates are eligible to apply for the Accounting and Analytics 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.
Graduate Standing Requirements
Requirements for program continuation and advancement to candidacy in the graduate program, include:
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher with no individual grade below a C. Students not maintaining these standards will be placed on probation initially, followed by disqualification if grades are not improved.
- A GPA of 3.0 is required to earn the SAGE Accounting and Analytics degree.
Advising Roadmap
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
