Get a firsthand look at life at Marist University during our Summer Preview Days! These events are designed to help you explore campus, connect with our community, and better understand the admissions process. Summer Preview Days will be held on August 14 and August 17.
Get a firsthand look at life at Marist University during our Summer Preview Days! These events are designed to help you explore campus, connect with our community, and better understand the admissions process. Summer Preview Days will be held on August 14 and August 17.
Get a firsthand look at life at Marist University during our Summer Preview Days! These events are designed to help you explore campus, connect with our community, and better understand the admissions process. Summer Preview Days will be held on August 14 and August 17.
Get a firsthand look at life at Marist University during our Summer Preview Days! These events are designed to help you explore campus, connect with our community, and better understand the admissions process. Summer Preview Days will be held on August 14 and August 17.
Accounting Degree (B.S.)
An AACSB-Accredited Program with Hands-On Opportunities in the Hudson Valley
APPLY NOWThe Accounting program at Marist University prepares students for careers in accounting and financial reporting through analytical coursework and applied learning. Students analyze financial data, conduct audits, and develop technical skills through real-world projects. Learning takes place in professional and experiential settings that support applied accounting practice. The program also offers dual degree pathways to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, preparing graduates for certification and career advancement.
Accredited by AACSB, a distinction held by approximately the top 5% of business schools worldwide.
95% of School of Management graduates are employed or pursuing graduate study within six months of graduation*.
* Based on a five-year average from Marist’s annual outcomes report (knowledge rate: 86.8%).
Experiential learning through the Center for Business Experience, including Red Fox Financial, a student-run credit union, and applied projects focused on financial reporting, auditing, and accounting systems.
A curriculum grounded in analytical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and professional standards, taught by faculty with industry experience in accounting and finance.
Access to New York City’s corporate and financial sectors and global markets, including internships and professional experiences with organizations such as Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG, as well as study opportunities in Florence and more than 30 countries worldwide.
The knowledge required of today’s accountants requires you to enter the field with a well-rounded, future-thinking skillset. You'll get that with Marist’s accounting courses, which prepare you to take on sensitive management positions in business and industry, public accounting, and government. An accounting degree from Marist also gives you an excellent base for graduate study in business or law. The accounting minor is also available to students from any major to supplement and inform their academic course of study.
In the world of modern accounting, experience counts. Our faculty arrive at Marist with years of professional accolades and diverse backgrounds in business. We work closely with you one-on-one to provide academic and career advisement to prepare you for a successful career path that is unique to your interests. View all School of Management faculty >
Carol Friedman
Professor Friedman, who teaches financial, managerial, intermediate, and cost accounting, has years of experience in both the public and private accounting sectors, and has even won the IBM Means Service Award.
Byunghoon Jin
Dr. Jin, who has experience in both internal and external auditing, focuses his research on accruals behavior, earnings management, cost behavior, executive compensation, corporate governance, and business ethics.
Kenneth Coletti
While being a member of the Marist faculty since 2006, Mr. Coletti is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), faculty mentor for Marist’s NCAA Division I Baseball Team, and a coach for Marist’s Ethics Team.
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Today’s accounting firms are looking for more than just a foundation of theory – they’re looking for real-world experience that shows you can apply your classroom learning. Through accounting workshops, access to our Investment Center and Bloomberg Terminals, and extensive internship opportunities, you will gain the hands-on experience that will give you an edge in your future.
In the Marist accounting program, we’re always looking ahead to your future. Any credits that you take during your undergraduate career at Marist go toward the 150 required credit hours to sit for the CPA exam. Many of our students take advantage of our Dual Degree in Accounting program, which allows you to earn your BS in Accounting, your MS in Professional Accountancy, and sit for the CPA exam in less than five years.
95% of graduates from the School of Management are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation.
New York was ranked third nationally in job opportunities for accountants in 2019 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual wage for economists is over $98,000.
Marist's Accounting program equips students to provide auditing, accounting, and tax services for both small and large companies. Additionally, Marist accounting degree students learn about forecasting, financial planning, and evaluation services while developing and monitoring new technologies.
Marist's accountancy degree program offers a variety of internship opportunities and hands-on learning experiences. Students have access to our Investment Center and Bloomberg Terminals, which help them gain a competitive edge for their future careers. In fact, 83% of Marist graduates participated in one or more internships, and 95% of graduates from Marist's School of Management are either employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Learn more about career outcomes, opportunities, and internships. >
Marist’s accounting program in New York is an affordable, accelerated route to CPA licensure. Marist offers a combined B.S. in Accounting and M.S. in Professional Accountancy (MS/PAccy) that enables students to earn both degrees in approximately 4 years and 4 months, completing the required 150 credit hours for CPA licensure. Up to 12 graduate credits are included at undergraduate tuition rates, so students start their CPA hours early, delivering both time and cost savings.
Learn more about Marist's Dual Degree Program in Accounting. >
Graduates of Marist University's B.S. in Accounting program are well-equipped to pursue diverse career opportunities in business, public accounting, and government. Potential career paths include a variety of roles that leverage their expertise in accounting and financial management, including:
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