Graduates of these programs satisfy the educational requirements for CPA licensure in New York State.

Differences Between Programs

MS Accountancy	MBA Accountancy
Well-suited if you have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or other business areas. Desire to pursue a career in public accountancy.	Designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in fields other than accounting. Enables you to acquire knowledge and develop competence in overall management as you gain a foundation in accounting theory and concepts.
Concentrations: General Track Information Analytics (Non-STEM) Information Analytics (STEM)	General MBA
Credit Range: 30-70* *Based on undergraduate academic background: Students with an Accountancy degree: 30-35 Students with a business degree: 35-45 Students that have completed the majority of business courses and 1-2 Accounting courses: 45-55 Students that have non-Accountancy/non-business degrees: 55+	Credit Range: Admitted Prior to Fall 2023: 61-72.5 Admitted Fall 2023 and Later: 67-75.5
MS Accountancy	MBA Accountancy

 

➤ Advisement & Registration Information:

New Student Advisement InformationContinuing Student Registration Information

➤ For Baruch undergraduate students interested in the BBA/MS Path to CPA:

BBA/MS Path to CPA

➤ For information about Accountancy course offerings:

ACC Course Offerings

➤ For information about MS Accountancy waiver criteria:

MS ACC Waiver Criteria