Professor
Department Chairperson
Accounting, Public, CPA Prep, BBA/Financial Management, MS
Enroll in Pace University's combined Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master’s in Financial Management degree program to build the expertise needed to excel in both fields in just five years. As a graduate you’ll meet the 150-credit-hour requirement for CPA licensure and be prepared for the new "Core + Disciplines" CPA exam.
Location
New York City
Westchester
Number of Credits
150
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
Streamline Your Path to Success
Advance your career to the C-suite with the combined Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master of Science in Financial Management program from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business—one of fewer than 2 percent of business schools worldwide accredited by the AACSB for both business and accounting. Designed for students pursuing careers in accounting and financial management, this program meets the 150-credit-hour requirement for public accounting and New York State CPA licensure while providing an in-depth study of financial management.
As an accounting major at Lubin, you’ll gain hands-on experience through internships with leading companies and access to CPA review courses through Becker CPA Review. Our programs are fully aligned with the new "Core + Disciplines" CPA exams, ensuring you’re prepared to succeed. You’ll graduate with the expertise and confidence to excel on the CPA exam and thrive in roles such as financial analyst, forensic accountant, or management consultant.
Expert faculty with real-world industry experience will guide you through topics like financial and managerial accounting, taxation, capital budgeting, cash flow valuation, risk management, and capital structure. Studying in New York City gives you unmatched access to career-building resources and industry connections. Our graduates have launched successful careers at Big Four accounting firms, in the finance divisions of global corporations, at financial institutions, on Wall Street, and beyond.
$228,160
average salary for financial managers in New York (Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
96%
of Lubin's class of 2023 master's graduates are employed or continuing their education or service. (Source: Pace University Career Services)
Top 12%
best colleges for accounting and finance in New York State in 2023 (Source: Niche.com)
Our Curriculum
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of financial and managerial accounting, taxes, capital budgeting, cash flow valuation, risk management, capital structure, dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions, and more.
Top 2%
Did You Know?
Lubin has been awarded dual accreditation in business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, an elite distinction shared by fewer than 2% of business schools in the world.
Careers
You will graduate with a strong background in both public accounting and financial management and will be well prepared for careers as financial managers and leaders in global corporations–Lubin’s BBA in Accounting and MS in Financial Management program streamlines your path to the C-Suite.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Examiner
- Forensic Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- Investment Banker
- Investment Broker
- Public Accountant
Student Quote
The Lubin School of Business has a very good reputation within the financial industry, so I knew that it would be a smart decision to enroll in a business program and ensure that I could take advantage of the school’s close relationships with the Big 4 Accounting firms
—Brian Comandini ’22, Investment Specialist, Baron Capital
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Deloitte
- EY
- Grant Thornton
- JPMorgan Chase
- ICON Payments
- The Internal Revenue Service
- KPMG
- Marcum
- PwC
- RSM
Featured Faculty
Associate Professor
Graduate Program Chair
Professor
Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Charles Tang, PhD
Email: ytang@pace.edu