Bachelor of Science Accounting

About

Accountants provide an array of financial services to businesses, nonprofit corporations, governments, industry and even private citizens. The curriculum is based on broad theoretical principles and applied practices. You will study:core business fundamentals such as finance, marketing, management principles, operations management, quantitative business analysis, business law and strategy, financial reporting, cost management, accounting transaction cycles and business processes, business risk, internal controls and auditing, information systems risk, security, controls and assurance, and taxation. The School of Accountancy's undergraduate accounting degree prepares you to pursue such certifications as certified public accountant (after completing the state-mandated 150 semester hours of college credits), certified management accountant, certified internal auditor, and certified information systems auditor. Our close ties to regional businesses provide many benefits for our students. Business executives share their expertise as mentors and guest lecturers in classes, and provide valuable advice on program and course content, helping to keep our curricula fresh, relevant and rigorous. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through group projects that assign them to solve problems for local businesses and by participating in co-op and internship programs at regional companies. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Staff Accountant, Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk, Cost Accountant, Tax Accountant, Payroll Specialist, Internal Auditor, External Auditor (Public Accounting Firm), Compliance Analyst, Risk Assurance Associate, Forensic Accountant, Budget Analyst, Financial Analyst, Corporate Controller (with experience), Treasury Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst (Finance Focus), Government Accountant, Grants Compliance Officer, Public Sector Auditor, Nonprofit Finance Coordinator, Revenue Officer (Tax Authority).