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Dual BS/MS in Accounting Program

Balance your future!

The Bachelor of Science in Business (CPA - Accounting) and Master of Science in Certified Public Accounting dual degree program provides students with the opportunity to earn two separate degrees. The BS in Business Degree is typically completed in four years at the Stern Undergraduate College. Upon completion, students transtion to the Stern Graduate School to earn an MS in Certified Public Accounting Degree in one accelerated summer. In doing so, students will have acquired 150 credits and satisfied the educational requirement to become a licensed CPA in New York State, as well as most other states.

Admission is only open to enrolled NYU-Stern undergraduate students.

Plan Your Curriculum

Use the curriculum worksheet to help plan your BS/MS degree program.

Alternatively, students can concentrate in general accounting.

Attend an Information Session: Fall 2017

Learn details of the curriculum and admission process by attending an information session! A virtual information session will be posted soon, however it does not allow for individual questions to be answered.

Fall 2017 Information Session
Date: TBD
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Candidates interested in applying to this unique program during the summer 2017 term or in a future semester, are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment with Mary-Grace Tomecki, who advises students in the BS/MS in Accounting Program. She can also be reached via email at mtomecki@stern.nyu.edu.

Application Guidelines

1. Application

Admission is only open to enrolled NYU-Stern undergraduate students in the Business Program. Students are encouraged to reach out to Mary-Grace Tomecki, the Academic Adviser for the BS/MS in Accounting Program, about applying for admission. Mary-Grace's email is mtomecki@stern.nyu.edu. During the summer months, Mary-Grace is available for in-person, Skype or phone appointments. Study away students may submit applications remotely.

Strong candidates have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, a strong interest in working as a CPA, and a verifiable commitment to completing the 150-credit BS/MS in Accounting dual-degree program, which includes a summer of graduate level coursework immediately following graduation from the bachelor of science degree program. Candidates may be invited to an interview or to provide references.

2. The Spring 2018 Application Process for sophomores opens in January 2018. The deadline to apply is TBD.

If you are a senior, recent internal or external transfer to Stern and are interested in applying, you may be eligible. Please contact Mary-Grace Tomecki at mtomecki@stern.nyu.edu for consideration.

The application is currently closed.

Discover More

Find details about CPA license requirements and guidance to CPA license examination registration by contacting the New York State Education Department-Office of the Professions.

For further information about the accounting profession, contact the New York State Society of CPAs.

Scholarships for Current BS/MS Students

The New York State Society of CPAs offers scholarships on a competitive basis to help cover the cost of the MS in Accounting degree.

The deadline for the Excellence in Accounting Scholarship is April 1. Applications are currently being accepted.

MS in Certified Public Accounting - Class of 2018

Information for Class of 2018 MS in Certified Public Accounting Students
(Materials for Class of 2018 Orientation)

Agenda

Panelist Contact Information

2018_Stern Graduate Registration Guide
Registration Period:
March TBD

2018 Course List

2018_Stern Bursar_Tuition and Fees Worksheet
Deadline for Paid Tuition and Fees:
On or before TBD

2018_Stern Bursar_50-50 Payment Plan Option

2018_Stern Financial Aid - Sample Breakdown

2018_OGS_International Student I-20 Information

CPA Exam/License Checklist

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