
The Dual-Degree BS/MS in Accounting (4+1) program provides a seamless plan for current students who are interested in completing both undergraduate and graduate studies and positioning themselves for success on the CPA exam.
The Dual-Degree BS/MS in Accounting (4+1) program provides a seamless plan for current students who are interested in completing both undergraduate and graduate studies and positioning themselves for success on the CPA exam.
Our Dual-Degree BS/MS in Accounting (4+1) program answers the widespread demand for well-trained certified public accountants. The curriculum takes 5 years and provides a foundation in the principles, concepts and technical practices of accounting, while the master of science degree covers advanced skills and accounting theory. The curriculum is designed to help you seamlessly transition from undergraduate to graduate study and help you complete the 150-hour education requirement for CPA certification.
The dual-degree program is primarily designed for outstanding undergraduate accounting majors or minors, but students in other School of Business majors also may apply. Qualified students apply for this program in the spring of their junior year or the fall of their senior year.
Dual-degree accounting students have access to the same internship opportunities as traditional BS and MS program students. They also can take advantage of networking events and career fairs that bring representatives to campus from Big 4, international, regional and local CPA firms, as well as from financial services firms, investment banks, various other companies, regulatory agencies and not-for-profits.
We also offer the opportunity to complete your BS/MS in Accounting in an accelerated dual-degree format (4 years total).
In today’s competitive market, a graduate degree is often expected and can be the key to your success. Our innovative dual-degree programs give you a clear path to achieving your goals.
As a dual-degree student, you’ll enjoy:
Seamless plan of study: Our dual-degree programs enable you to streamline the completion of both your undergraduate and graduate studies — building relationships with classmates and professors in the supportive and enriching environment that you have come to know.
Save time and money: Certain courses count toward both undergraduate and graduate requirements — allowing you to graduate earlier and spend less money.
Simplified application process: When you maintain good academic standing in the program, you are seamlessly enrolled into the graduate program of study — eliminating the need to find another graduate program, take additional tests for admission or complete a separate admission process.
Career development: Dual-degree students gain access to special career-focused programming — including global networking and internship opportunities, recruitment events, career fairs and other experiential opportunities.
Personalized advising: Students are assigned a dedicated adviser who will help with course selection, assist with internship placements and prepare you for interviews — strengthening your resume before graduation.
Career readiness: Dual-degree students enter the workforce with an advance degree in hand — increasing your potential starting salary and setting you apart from other recent graduates who did not earn a master’s.
The dual-degree program emphasizes the skills employers value — leadership, critical thinking and creative problem-solving. They also reflect our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning and career development.
Students participating in the Quinnipiac University Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program help low-income residents in the Greater Hamden and New Haven areas with income-tax preparation and filing under the guidance of faculty members who are certified public accountants. Hundreds of local residents have benefitted from the program over the past decade.
The refunds generated for taxpayers in the Greater Hamden and New Haven communities through the VITA program in 2022.
The number of taxpayers that Quinnipiac accounting students assisted through the VITA program in 2022.
The estimated tax preparation fees the VITA program saved low-income residents in 2022.
The percentage of international companies that plan to hire graduates with MS in Accounting degrees. (Corporate Recruiters Survey Report, 2017)
Through 2026, the business and financial sector is projected to add 750,400 new jobs. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017)
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers 2019 Job Outlook report, master‘s degrees in business are the most in-demand master‘s degrees.
The Quinnipiac School of Business is accredited by AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, placing it in the top 5% of business schools worldwide.
Our undergraduate accounting program also holds the distinction of AACSB Accounting Accreditation, putting it in select company. In fact, ours is one of only a few programs in the region with AACSB Accounting Accreditation — and one of just two in Connecticut.
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.