Degree requirements Thirty-three credits are required for the degree.
With permission of the graduate deputy chairperson, up to nine of these credits may be taken in appropriate courses in other departments. With permission of the graduate deputy chairperson, up to 12 credits may be accepted for work done at other institutions. Three to 6 credits are thereby earned in connection with the writing of a master s thesis. A student who completes this curriculum, passes the C.P.A. examination, and presents one year of New York State-accepted experience in the practice of public accountancy qualifies for the C.P.A. license. Admission requirements Applicants must offer a bachelor s degree in the field of accounting, taken at a U.S. university or the equivalent, and including sufficient credits in accounting and other subject areas to meet the New York State undergraduate educational requirements for the C.P.A. license.