Accounting (Combined BS/MS)

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This 5-year degree program combines our BS in Accounting and MS in Accounting programs and prepares students to become Certified Public Accountants (CPA). Accounting students develop strong, comprehensive functional and technical skills and receive a specialized, in-depth understanding of the complexities of current accounting, auditing, and tax practice. Classroom learning is immediately transferable to the job and prepares students to sit for the New Jersey CPA examination. The program also helps fulfill the required 150 credit hours of study needed to become licensed in New Jersey.

 

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The Feliciano School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

To better prepare students for the CPA exam, the Department of Accounting and Finance offers a CPA Review Course at no additional cost to graduating seniors. Please contact cpareviewcourse@montclair.edu with questions.

A Combined Degree program enables undergraduate students to enroll in graduate courses in their senior year, which can be counted towards the completion of both their Bachelor’s and Master’s degree requirements.  The ability to take these “swing courses” allows students to earn both their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a shortened period of time, typically within five years.

Application Requirements

Students with a GPA of 3.0 or above

  • Application Deadline: Rolling admission
  • Students will be sent an expedited application from Graduate Admissions to complete
  • Current students also need 90 overall credits & 18 credits of ACCT courses.

Students with a GPA below 3.0

Students with a GPA below a 3.0 are not eligible for admission to a Combined Program, and will need to submit a traditional application to their graduate program of interest. Prior to applying, please speak with your program advisor for more details.

Current students also need 90 overall credits & 18 credits of ACCT courses.

Contact

If you have inquiries regarding your program of interest, please contact:

Undergraduate Admissions Office

Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can.

Graduate Admissions Office

Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.

Department of Accounting and Finance

Get detailed information about the program itself—from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. A representative from the department can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.