Students studying accounting in the Bachelor of Business Administration program the Master of Accounting with Data Analytics program, the Master of Business Taxation with Data Analytics and the Accountancy Certificate may be interested in becoming a CPA.
If a student in one of these programs decides to become a certified public accountant (CPA), the requirements differ by state and have traditionally required the completion of a certain number of credit hours in accounting courses at a college/university; passing the Uniform CPA Exam; and obtaining a specific amount of professional work experience. Currently, some states have updated their requirements to add an option to earn the CPA with 120 credit hours accompanied by additional professional work experience. This contrasts with the current requirements in many states that require 150 credit hours and less work experience.
If you are considering applying to one of these programs, please select the state/territory below for more information regarding educational requirements for professional licensure/certification in that state/territory. While this information has been collected to assist with students’ research, you are encouraged to do your own due diligence regarding whether or not the educational requirements of your program of interest meet certification/licensure requirements in your location to ensure you are making the most informed decision. Additional questions should be directed to the Department of Accounting & Information Systems.
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Last Updated – September 2025