Accounting Data Analytics and Technologies, MS

Campus: NYC, Westchester

The Master of Science in Accounting Data Analytics and Technologies (MSADAT) program offers a comprehensive and in-deep understanding of accounting and financial reporting systems while integrating the latest advancements in technology, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) as they relate to accounting, auditing, and cost management. These programs not only develop students' science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) competencies but also prepare them for the Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) and Information Systems and Control (ISC) discipline of the new CPA exam.

The MSADAT 1-Year program is designed for students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university or college. The MSADAT 2-Year program admits students with a bachelor's degree in a business field other than accounting, also from an accredited institution. Combined with their undergraduate studies in accounting or business, graduates of this program will have accumulated sufficient credits in both accounting and business to meet New York State’s 150-credit CPA licensure requirement.

Located in the heart of the world's financial capital—New York City—the Lubin School of Business at Pace University has a long-standing reputation for excellence in accounting education, offering top-rated programs for over 120 years. With dual AACSB International accreditation in both accounting and business—an elite distinction held by fewer than 3% of business schools worldwide—Lubin is uniquely positioned to prepare you for a successful career in accounting.

Degree Requirements

One Year Program

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Foundation Courses (9-12 credits)
MBA 810	Business Analytics and Statistics	3
IS 613	Database Management Systems	3
IS 641	Information Security and Controls	3
IS 680	Data Science I: Introduction to Data Science and Visualization	3
ACC 060A	CPA Review - Financial Accounting Reporting	0
ACC 060B	CPA Review - Auditing and Attestation	0
Specialization Courses (15 credits)
ACC 649	Contemporary Accounting Issues	3
ACC 664	Advanced Auditing and Analytics	3
ACC 684	Strategic Cost Management and Technologies	3
ACC 685	Analytics for Fraud Detection and Risk Assessment	3
ACC 692Q	Research Project	3
Accounting Electives (3 credits)
Choose one (1) course from the following: ¹
ACC 638	Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
ACC 675	International Accounting
ACC 655	Accounting Internship
Foundation Enhancements (0-11 credits) ²
TAX 503	Fundamental Concepts of Taxation	2
TAX 504	Sales and Exchanges of Property	2
TAX 612	Taxation of Entities for Accountants	3
LAWG 610	Business Law for CPA Majors	4
Breadth Elective (3 credits; Optional)
IS 522	Advanced Spreadsheet Skills	3
Total Credits		30-44

¹: Those who are waived from MBA 810 Business Analytics and Statistics must select two electives.
²: Students who have not yet completed U.S. courses in taxation/law must take foundation enhancement courses.

Two Year Program

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Foundation Courses (17-20 credits)
MBA 810	Business Analytics and Statistics	3
TAX 503	Fundamental Concepts of Taxation	2
TAX 504	Sales and Exchanges of Property	2
LAWG 610	Business Law for CPA Majors	4
IS 613	Database Management Systems	3
IS 641	Information Security and Controls	3
IS 680	Data Science I: Introduction to Data Science and Visualization	3
Required Specialization Courses (37 credits)
ACC 613	Accounting for Planning and Control	4
ACC 615	Financial Reporting I	3
ACC 618	Financial Reporting II	3
ACC 620	Accounting Entities	3
ACC 632	Auditing	3
ACC 662	Modeling of Accounting Information Systems	3
TAX 612	Taxation of Entities for Accountants	3
ACC 649	Contemporary Accounting Issues	3
ACC 664	Advanced Auditing and Analytics	3
ACC 684	Strategic Cost Management and Technologies	3
ACC 685	Analytics for Fraud Detection and Risk Assessment	3
ACC 692Q	Research Project	3
ACC 060A	CPA Review - Financial Accounting Reporting	0
ACC 060B	CPA Review - Auditing and Attestation	0
Accounting Electives (3 credits)
Choose one (1) course from the following:
ACC 638	Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
ACC 675	International Accounting
ACC 655	Accounting Internship
Breadth Elective (3 credits; Optional)
IS 522	Advanced Spreadsheet Skills	3
Total Credits		57-63