Master of Business Administration - Accounting

Students interested in the MBA Accounting Specialization are highly encouraged to schedule an appointment with the department chair for a review of the CPA exam requirements. Due to the complicated set of rules as well as the variations by state the department chair will best be able to determine what requirements a student needs to meet prior to sitting for the exam. To schedule an appointment please contact Professor Ron West, Department Chair Accounting, Tax, and Law.The accounting program is designed to prepare you for a career as a professional accountant with public accounting firms, private industry, or government. The combined BS-MS in accounting meets the academic requirements for the New Jersey Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. The program exposes you to a broad range of studies to help you develop both personally and professionally. You gain outstanding technical knowledge, solid reasoning and communication skills, and an appreciation of other cultures and economies.

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities in which undergraduate or graduate coursework was completed. Students must have completed their bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university prior to starting graduate coursework.Students applying to graduate programs at the Silberman College of Business will be considered for admission if any one of the following applies:earned an undergraduate degree from an AACSB accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; orearned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2; orearned a graduate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; orearned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and possess an approved professional license or certification including but not limited to:Certified Public Accountant,Chartered Financial Analyst,Certified Management Accountant,Certified Financial Planner,Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries,Associate or Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society,Professional Engineer License; ormeet a minimum score of 1050 which is equal to undergraduate GPA multiplied by 200 plus GMAT (or GMAT equivalent score).