
MBA in Accounting — Accounting Concentration
Overview
An in-person MBA with an accounting core and accounting specialization, 53-71 credits, offered on the New York City and Westchester campuses.
- Official program name
- Accounting, MBA
- Awarded degree
- Master of Business Administration · major: AccountingSource: catalog.pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Subject focus
- Concentration inside a broader degree — AccountingA formal accounting major, concentration, track or specialization inside a broader degree such as a BBA, BSBA or MBA. The awarded degree is the broader one.Source: catalog.pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Entry route
- Open to both accounting and non-accounting graduatesThe program admits applicants from any field; prerequisite or foundation courses may apply, as published.Source: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Location
- New York City, NYSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Subjects
- Accounting — formal concentration / track
- Required credits
- 53-71 creditsSource: catalog.pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- 2.5-3 yearsSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Why this program is listed
MBA with a formal accounting specialization and its own required courses.
The catalog lists an Accounting MBA with an accounting core and required specialization courses.
Source: catalog.pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in accounting, accountancy and taxation at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal accounting majors or concentrations, never certificates or degrees with a single accounting course. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time, Part-timeSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Curriculum
Capstone
- Capstone course MBA 820 Strategic Decisions; ACC 060A and ACC 060B CPA review courses are required to graduate.Source: catalog.pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
- Not specified. Program page heading refers to qualifying for CPA licensure with a Public Accounting MBASource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
A school describing a program as supporting CPA preparation does not establish eligibility for every applicant in every state, and this directory does not label any program “CPA eligible”. Check your own state board's current rules before you enrol. Accounting degrees and CPA requirements
Other professional recognition
Other professional recognition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
This directory does not publish pass rates, placement rates or salaries for any program. Occupational statistics for accountants are in the guides, labelled as statistics for the occupation, not outcomes of a school.
Admissions
- Statement / essay
- RequiredPersonal statement to the Graduate Admission CommitteeSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Recommended2 letters — Two letters of recommendation are optional but strongly recommendedSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredTranscripts from every accredited college or university attendedSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
- GMAT
- WaivedNot required for a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above with an accredited bachelor's degreeSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Public Accounting MBA, per credit | $1,625 | per creditSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
- AACSB — accreditedUnit: Lubin School of BusinessListed as: AACSB business accreditationConfirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026
Supplemental accounting accreditation
- AACSB Accounting — accreditedUnit: Lubin School of BusinessListed as: AACSB separate accounting accreditation (as listed: Business + Accounting)Confirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026
Sources and verification
- catalog.pace.edu/graduate/schools/lubin-school-business/graduate-degree-programs/mba-degrees/account — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 30, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- AACSB accredited institutions (accreditor directory) — Accreditor directory, verified October 26, 2026
- pace.edu/program/accounting-public-accounting-cpa-prep-mba?lubin — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
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