Our 150 credit hour BS/MBA - C.P.A. Track program aims to prepare students to successfully complete the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) examination and pursue a rewarding career in the public accounting profession. Graduates are qualified for admission to the New York State CPA examination immediately upon completion of the 120 credit hour undergraduate components of this joint degree program, but must complete all program requirements, pass the CPA examination, and practice public accounting in New York State for a minimum of one year to become a New York State CPA.

Degree requirements for this program include 120 credit hours of undergraduate coursework earned in addition to the MBA curricular requirements. The program is in keeping with the professional educational requirements for public accounting licensure as specified in the recent amendments to sections 52.13, 70.1 and 70.2 of the NYSED Regulations of the Commissioner.

BS/MBA Learning Goals

At the successful completion of the BS/MBA program, the student will be able to:

• Conduct research and analysis related to practice/contemporary issues and questions in accounting theory, as well as auditing and taxation, and effectively communicate such findings;
• Synthesize accounting concepts, the regulatory environment, and professional practice issues and challenges; and
• Appraise the significance and evaluate the impact of ethics, professionalism and social responsibility in accounting.

Students who have completed an undergraduate (e.g. BS degree) elsewhere: and who meet all admissions requirements to the MBA program may enroll into the BS/MBA program. However, all students must either demonstrate (with a grade of C or better) or complete, in addition to the MBA curriculum requirements, specific undergraduate curriculum requirements per New York State specifications. Depending on the background of the student applicant, the BS/MBA program can be completed in as few as thirty (30) credit hours.

Please refer to the current undergraduate and graduate course catalogs and course descriptions for complete information on all elements of the curriculum at NYIT.