
Accounting, MS
Overview
An MS in Accounting with foundation, accounting specialization and substitution lists, offered in New York City and online, with required non-credit CPA review courses.
- Official program name
- Accounting, MS
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Accounting · major: AccountingSource: catalog.pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree title itself is in accounting, accountancy, taxation or another accounting subject (for example a Master of Accountancy).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: catalog.pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Location
- New York City, NYFor the online option this is where the school is located — not a residency requirement, and not a guarantee that you may enroll from your state.Source: catalog.pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degree
- Required credits
- Total credits without waivers: 51; minimum 30 resident credits and 24 accounting and tax credits at Pace (catalog). The program page lists 30-50 credits.Source: catalog.pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Start terms
- Fall, Spring, SummerSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MS in Accounting offered in New York City and online.
Degree title names accounting; accounting specialization and auditing 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 campus · OnlineSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time, Part-timeSource: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Curriculum
Capstone
- Research Project (ACC 692Q) is a required specialization course; non-credit CPA review courses are required to graduate.Source: catalog.pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Foundation and prerequisite courses
- Foundation courses (20 credits without waivers) may be waived based on prior coursework.Source: catalog.pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
CPA-related statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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
- Year not printed
Application deadline
Domestic students August 1; international students June 1 (year not printed) · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
Domestic students December 1; international students October 1 (year not printed) · for Spring
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline
Domestic students May 1; international students March 1 (year not printed) · for Summer
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: pace.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Master's in Public Accounting (MS in Accounting), 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
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside New York.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- catalog.pace.edu/graduate/schools/lubin-school-business/graduate-degree-programs/ms-lubin-degrees/ac — 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-ms?lubin — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
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