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Joint BS/MS in Accounting Program

Balance your future!

The Bachelor of Science in General Accounting and Master of Science in Accounting joint-degree program prepares students to sit for the Certified Public Accountant license examination. The program is commonly referred as the "CPA BS/MS program." Admission is only open to enrolled NYU-Stern undergraduate students.

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Plan Your Curriculum

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

Alternatively, students can concentrate/major in general accounting.

Attend an Information Session: Spring 2013

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.

Spring Info Session I: Tuesday, February 5th at 12:30-1:45PM in Tisch Hall LC-25 (pizza will be served). RSVP on campus groups.

Spring Info Session II: Wednesday, February 13 at 12:30-1:45PM in KMC 3-90 (pizza will be served). RSVP on campus groups.

Candidates interested in applying to this unique program during the spring 2013 term or in a future semester, are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment with Mary-Grace Tomecki, who works closely with the BS/MS Program.

Submit an Application

1. Application

Admission is only open to enrolled NYU-Stern undergraduate students in the Business Program. Spring admission is only open to sophomores. Fall admission is open to juniors. Seniors should speak to an adviser about applying for admission. 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 joint-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. Spring 2013 Application Deadline: 5PM on Friday, February 22nd

Please complete the application in full by 5PM on Friday, February 22, 2013.

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 of the accounting profession, contact the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Opportunities for Current BS/MS Students

CPAExcel is offering scholarships valued at $2,500 to help cover the cost of the MS in Accounting portion of the program to students from the Class of 2014. They will also be awarding CPA review courses to ten students.

This is a random drawing open to students who are taking at least one accounting course.