Utica College

Programme overview

This MBA is structured for students who already hold a BS in accounting or a BS in business with a concentration in accounting. The curriculum is designed to satisfy New York State's 150-hour educational requirement for CPA candidates and to meet the AICPA's requirements for new members. Instruction is delivered on the Utica campus with an emphasis on close faculty contact and applied problem solving with local companies and municipalities.

What you'll study

The program combines graduate-level accounting and business coursework. In total, graduates receive more than 33 hours of accounting instruction (including 12–15 graduate accounting hours) and 36 hours of general business (including 15–18 graduate business hours). The MBA features a 15-semester-hour graduate business core and includes required courses such as advanced managerial accounting and professional practice. With prerequisites satisfied, the curriculum can be completed in two terms by taking five classes per term.

Entry requirements

The MBA in Professional Accounting is intended for applicants who have earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting or a BS in business with an accounting concentration.

Career prospects

Graduates pursue roles across public and private sectors. Typical career paths listed by the program include public accounting, management accounting, government accounting, internal auditing, external auditing, and information technology auditing. The program notes a projected employment growth for accountants and auditors of 4% through 2032 and reports a current CPA employment rate of 99%.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

If you need financial support, explore university graduate scholarships, assistantships, and external accounting-specific awards; contact the graduate admissions office for current funding options and application guidance.