Hunter College International English Language Institute
B.S. in Accounting

New York, USA

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The B.S. in Accounting prepares students for a wide range of careers in accounting and finance. This degree focuses on key areas such as financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounting. Students engage in practical learning experiences that equip them with the necessary skills for the business world.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as certified public accountants (CPAs), financial analysts, auditors, tax consultants, and management accountants. The program provides a strong foundation for those seeking to further their education with a Master's degree in Accounting or related fields.

The degree of bachelor of science (accounting) offered at Hunter College fulfils educational requirements for the CPA examination in New York State. Candidates pursuing licensure in New York State will need to complete 150 college credits, including ACCP 49000 - Accounting & Auditing Research. An appropriate masters degree, while not required, is another path to licensure. For information on the MS in Accounting at Hunter College, see the Hunter College Graduate Catalog. All students contemplating a career in accounting should request an interview with the accounting program adviser during the lower freshman term. To assure completion of the BS (accounting) degree within four years, a full-time student should begin the accounting major sequence in the upper freshman term, if possible, and no later than the lower sophomore term, by registering for ACC 27100.

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