14 Months, a lifetime of opportunity. Accounting is an internationally recognized language. Our program focuses on developing ethical business leaders for an exciting career.

Become a CPA. After 14 months of intensive study, students receive an MBA and are qualified to take the Uniform Certified Public Accountants exam.

Attend one of our Graduate Information Sessions. Join us in Newark or New Brunswick and learn why getting a Rutgers MBA is the best investment you'll ever make.

Creating an impact. Accountants leverage technology and information resources, and provide advice and insight into the financial and nonfinancial performance of an organization.

Professional Accounting MBA Program

An MBA is only 14 months away with the Rutgers MBA in Professional Accounting. The first of its kind in the world, this program integrates management skills with accounting theory and practice. This 65-credit degree includes course work, teamwork, computer work, case studies, and final team projects. Calculus and statistics may be required in this program if it was not completed at the undergraduate level.

The program begins in late May and concludes in mid August of the following year. Students are eligible to sit for the CPA examination following graduation.

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Performance on the CPA Examination: Selected Highlights

Class of 2008: 53% of the class passed the Financial Accounting and Reporting section on the first attempt.
Class of 2006: 74% of the class passed at least one part of the CPA exam on the first attempt.
Class of 2006: 50% of the class passed Financial Accounting and Reporting section on the first attempt.