The Zicklin School of Business offers the following graduate programs from the Stan Ross Department of Accountancy: Master of Science (MS) and Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Our graduate accounting programs provide the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management.
- Accreditation – Zicklin School of Business holds dual AACSB accreditation in both accounting and business. A rare distinction.
- Comprehensive Curriculum – Students gain expertise in advanced accounting principles, financial reporting, data analytics, and business strategy.
- STEM Designated – Students in the Information Analytics concentration of the MS in Accountancy may be eligible for a STEM designation. Eligibility is determined based on course waivers.
- Career Advancement – Our programs prepare students for leadership roles in public accounting, taxation, corporate finance, and consulting.
- CPA Exam & Licensure Eligibility – Our programs are NYS Licensure Qualifying Registered programs that meet New York State CPA educational requirements, ensuring students are fully prepared to sit for the CPA exam and obtain licensure. For CPA licensure requirements in other states, we encourage students to refer to specific state board information (https://nasba.org/stateboards/) as the requirements differ by state.
Explore Our Programs
| Program | MS in Accountancy | MBA in Accountancy |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Designed for students with an accountancy or business-related degree, the MS in Accountancy offers a streamlined path to advanced expertise. Students may qualify for course waivers to shorten their program. Choose from two concentrations: General or Information Analytics.
Baruch undergraduates can fast-track their master’s, completing it in just one year through an integrated pathway, BBA/MS Path to CPA. Students must apply separately to the MS program in their senior year of undergraduate study. |
Ideal for students without an undergraduate degree in accounting or business, the MBA in Accountancy provides a strong foundation in accounting theory while building essential business and management skills. This program prepares students to enter the accounting profession. |
| Duration | 30-70 credits, depending on waivers received for prior degree work | 67-75.5 credits, depending on waivers received for prior degree work |
| Modality | In-Person | In-Person |
| Start Term | Fall & Spring | Fall & Spring |
| STEM Designated Programs | General – No Information Analytics (STEM) – Yes* |
No |
| Admissions Eligibility Requirement | A bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in any major (No work experience) | A bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in any major, and at least 2 years of full-time post-bachelor’s work experience to be considered for admission. |
*STEM designation will only be considered for applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting no more than 5 years prior to the intended start term.
Contact Us
Office of Graduate Admissions
One Bernard Baruch Way (24th St. and Lexington Ave.), Box H-820
Email: ZicklinGradAdmissions@baruch.cuny.edu
Website: Graduate Admissions