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MBA IN ACCOUNTING – CPA PREPARATION

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The CPA MBA program from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business prepares you to launch or elevate your accounting career while meeting the requirements for CPA licensure. This dynamic accounting MBA blends advanced coursework in finance, taxation, and data analytics with practical training and deep industry connections—putting you on track for high-impact roles in public accounting, corporate finance, and beyond.

Program highlights:

  • Designed to prepare students for the CPA exam
  • Offered in NYC or Westchester with full-time or part-time options
  • Taught by industry-experienced faculty and accounting thought leaders
  • Curriculum includes taxation, managerial finance, data modeling, and analytics
  • Strong emphasis on practical experience and business decision-making
  • Access to Lubin’s robust internship placement program, including opportunities at the Big Four
  • Part of Pace’s 162,000+ alumni network, with over 1,400 Lubin graduates at the Big Four alone
  • Average annual salary for accountants in New York State: $98,650 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Learn more about how Pace's MBA in Accounting can transform your career.

96%
of Lubin master's-level graduates from the class of 2023 are either employed or continuing their education. (Source: Pace University Career Services)
10%
anticipated job growth in accounting by 2026 —US Bureau of Labor Statistics
$98,650
Annual mean salary for accountants in New York State —US Bureau of Labor Statistics

A HIGH-POTENTIAL, LUCRATIVE CAREER

As a public accountant, you may have your own business, work for an accounting firm, or work within a corporation. CPAs often rise to leadership positions. Here's what to expect with a graduate degree in accounting:

  • #17 Best accounting schools in NY- Collegefactual.com- October 2023
  • Industry growth: Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 10% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  • Advancement edge: 86% of employers surveyed agree that recruiting graduates of MBA and specialized business master's programs is a priority in their company's hiring plans. (Source: Graduate Management Admission Council)
  • Lubin's dual accredited in business and accounting by the Association to advance collegiate schools of Business (AACSB) International is an elite distinction shared by fewer than 2% of schools in the world offering business degree programs- AACSB- 2022
  • #190 in Business Programs- US news and world Report- September 2023

Join a Network of Business Leaders

As a Lubin student, you will join a network of 76,000 executives and business leaders in international companies, including:

  • AIG
  • American Express
  • Bloomberg
  • Deloitte
  • EY
  • Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Hugo Boss
  • J.P. Morgan
  • KPMG
  • L'Oréal
  • Moody’s
  • NBC Sports
  • Nickelodeon
  • PwC
  • Société Générale
  • Tesla
  • UBS
  • Vanguard
  • Warner Music Group

 

Pace University

About the Lubin School of Business

Globally recognized and prestigiously accredited, the Lubin School of Business integrates New York City’s business world into the experienced-based education of its students at Pace’s suburban and downtown campuses, implemented by one of the region’s largest co-op programs, team-based learning, and customized career guidance. Its programs are designed to launch success-oriented graduates toward upwardly mobile careers.

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