Overview

The Accountancy programme at The City University of New York provides a comprehensive pathway for students to achieve advanced expertise and meet professional licensure requirements. This curriculum is specifically tailored for those holding undergraduate degrees in accounting or related business fields who seek to deepen their technical knowledge. By combining rigorous academic theory with practical application, the programme ensures graduates are prepared for the complexities of the modern financial landscape.

Why Accountancy at The City University of New York?

The programme is delivered through the Zicklin School of Business, which is home to the Stan Ross Department of Accountancy. Students learn from a faculty comprised of leading professional practitioners and distinguished scholars. A significant advantage is the Information Analytics concentration, which carries a STEM designation. This designation allows eligible international graduates to apply for a 24-month Optional Practical Training extension, enhancing their global career prospects. Additionally, the school offers a streamlined BBA/MS path, enabling qualifying undergraduates to complete their master degree in just one year.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 855 per credit
National fee: USD 855 per credit
Local fee: USD 470 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured around general business foundations, core accounting principles, and specialised electives. Students can reduce their total credit requirements through waivers for previous coursework. Modules may include:

Strategic Business Communication
Information Technology Strategy
Corporate Finance
Managerial Statistics
Financial Accounting
Auditing
Federal Income Taxation
Data Analytics in Accounting
Financial Statement Analysis

Careers with Accountancy

Graduates are primarily prepared for careers as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) within various sectors of the economy. The programme focuses on developing the technical skills and ethical foundations required for roles in public accounting firms, corporate finance departments, and government agencies. By offering a concentration in Information Analytics, the university also prepares students for modern roles that intersect traditional accounting with data science and business intelligence. The Graduate Career Management Center provides dedicated support to help students transition into high-level professional positions upon completion of their studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include :

Strategic Business Communication

Information Technology Strategy

Firms in the Global Economy

Corporate Finance

Managing People and Organizations

Marketing Management

Managerial Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-70

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates pursuing a Zicklin graduate program must have a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in any major to be considered for admission.

Please upload a scanned copy or electronic PDF of the unofficial transcript for every college you have attended to the online application.

What We Need: We require two professional recommendations, however, recent graduates may submit one professional reference and one academic reference. If you have not yet completed your Bachelor’s degree you should provide two academic recommendations. We don’t accept recommendations from friends or family.

Two essays are required. A third optional essay may be submitted.

Upload your résumé, which should be fully up-to-date and include all post-college work experience.

Pay the $75 non-refundable application fee by card or wire transfer.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17100 USD / year

≈ 17100 USD / year
Out-of-State

17100 USD / year

≈ 17100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9400 USD / year

≈ 9400 USD / year

Additional Details

NY resident: $17,841 – $23,861

Non-NY State Resident: $30,159 – $40,316

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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