NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Accounting—Bridge Program to the M.S. in Accounting, B.S.
Bachelor's · Taught in en
At a glance
60 mo
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- 5 yearsProgram Duration
- B.S. and M.S. in AccountingDual Degree
- CPA Licensure TrackCareer Focus
- Undergraduate tuition for first 3 graduate coursesTuition Benefit
This combined Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Accounting Bridge Program is designed for students aiming for a career in accounting. It allows full-time students to potentially complete both degrees and meet the educational requirements for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure in New Jersey within five years. The program integrates undergraduate and graduate coursework, enabling students to take graduate-level credits as part of their bachelor's degree. Students apply for the Bridge Program after completing 80 undergraduate credits, with specific GPA and coursework requirements in accounting. Upon earning the B.S. in Accounting, students matriculate directly into the M.S. program to finish their graduate studies. This structure helps students efficiently meet the credit requirements for CPA licensure, which typically involves 150 credits.
Curriculum
The Bridge Program allows students to substitute three undergraduate courses with three graduate-level accounting courses. Upon completion of the B.S. in Accounting (120 credits), students matriculate to the M.S. in Accounting program to complete the remaining 21 credits for a total of 30 graduate credits. Students pursuing CPA licensure in New Jersey may need an additional 9 credits to reach the required 150 total credits.
- Undergraduate (with Bridge courses)
- Graduate Course 1ACCT 551
- Graduate Course 2ACCT 552
- Graduate Course 3ACCT 553
- Graduate (M.S. Accounting)
- Additional Graduate Courses (7 courses)
Careers
This program is designed to prepare students for professional accounting roles and CPA licensure.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Accountant
Entry requirements
Undergraduate DegreeAcceptance into the B.S. in Accounting program and completion of 80 undergraduate credits.
Accounting CourseworkMinimum of 9 undergraduate credits in Accounting, including ACCT 351, completed with a grade of B or better.
Overall GPAMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
Accounting GPAMinimum GPA of 3.25 in Accounting courses.
Students are admitted to the Bridge Program during the semester they will complete 80 undergraduate credits. Three specific undergraduate courses (ACCT 354, ACCT 451, ACCT 455) are replaced by three graduate courses (ACCT 551, ACCT 552, ACCT 553) for Bridge Program students.
Fees
Tuition (international)International tuition rates are not specified for this program.
Tuition (home)Students in the Bridge Program pay undergraduate tuition rates for the three graduate courses taken as part of their bachelor's degree.
LivingEstimated living costs are not provided.
The program requires a total of 120 credits for the B.S. degree, including 9 graduate credits taken at undergraduate tuition rates. The M.S. degree requires an additional 21 credits.
How to apply
1. Check EligibilityEnsure you meet the general admission requirements for New Jersey City University and the specific academic requirements for the Accounting—Bridge Program (completed 80 undergraduate credits, minimum GPA of 3.00 overall and 3.25 in Accounting, with a B or better in ACCT 351 and other required accounting courses).
2. Submit ApplicationApply for admission to the Bridge Program during the semester in which you will complete 80 undergraduate credits.
3. Enroll in CoursesIf accepted, you will substitute three undergraduate courses with ACCT 551, ACCT 552, and ACCT 553.
4. Complete B.S. in AccountingFulfill all undergraduate requirements for the B.S. in Accounting degree (120 credits total).
5. Transition to M.S. ProgramUpon receiving your B.S. degree and verification of eligibility, apply for matriculation into the M.S. Accounting Program to complete the remaining 21 credits.