Professor
Department Chairperson
Accounting, Public, CPA Prep, BBA/Taxation, MS
In just five years, earn your Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and Master of Science degree in Taxation, equipping yourself with the skills and expertise to achieve your business career goals. This accelerated program meets the 150-credit-hour requirement for CPA licensure and prepares you for the new "Core + Disciplines" CPA exam, ensuring you're ready to excel in a competitive business environment.
Location
New York City
Westchester
Number of Credits
150
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
Fast Track Your Accounting Career
In just five years, earn two prestigious degrees and launch your career with expertise in financial accounting rules and federal tax law. Through 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—you’ll complete both a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and a Master of Science degree in Taxation.
As an accounting major at Lubin, you’ll gain hands-on experience through internships with leading New York companies and access to CPA review courses through Becker CPA Review. This combined program, available online or in-person, meets the 150-credit-hour requirement for public accounting and New York State CPA licensure. It is fully aligned with the new "Core + Disciplines" CPA exams. You’ll graduate prepared to excel on the CPA exam and thrive in roles at Big Four accounting firms, in the finance divisions of global corporations, at financial institutions, on Wall Street, and beyond.
Learn from expert faculty with real-world industry experience as they guide you through core accounting principles and strategies to quantify risk and adapt to evolving tax environments. Studying in New York City provides unmatched access to career-building resources and industry connections, giving you a head start in achieving your career goals.
$95,000
average nationwide salary for MS in Taxation graduates (Source: PayScale.com)
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
The BBA in Public Accounting/MS in Taxation Program will enable you to build your knowledge of both financial accounting rules and federal tax law. The accounting coursework will help you understand how financial information is used by management, the government, and the public. In the MS component of the program, you’ll learn how to quantify risk and predict shifts in tax environments that affect industry.
Top 2%
Did You Know?
Lubin has 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
Lubin’s BBA in Accounting and MS in Taxation program can place you in a position to become a successful CPA, who has the additional tax skills required to succeed in a competitive business climate–making you a valued asset for employers across a wide variety of industries.
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
- Corporate Tax Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- Forensic Accountant
- Public Accountant
Student Quote
The Lubin School of Business was one of the only schools that provided a unique combined degree program in accounting…I knew from the get-go that getting a master’s was something that I wanted to do, and Lubin’s program allowed me to do just that.
—Aida Kolar ’22, Senior Tax Accountant, EY
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Bank of New York Mellon
- BDO Seidman
- Deloitte
- EY
- Grant Thornton
- The Internal Revenue Service
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- KPMG
- Marcum
- Marks Paneth
- Philip Morris
- PwC
- RSM
Featured Faculty
Associate Professor
Graduate Program Chair
Professor
Department Chairperson
Admission and Financial Aid
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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