The Bachelor of Science in Accounting provides students with a strong foundation in the business environment. Coursework in accounting is highly valued by business employers. Having a major in accounting will allow students to meet the necessary academic requirements to take the professional Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination. Alternatively, students who complete their undergraduate degree in business administration with an accounting minor will also have met the requirements needed to take the professional Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination. Students are advised throughout their time here by faculty mentors in the selection of classes, student clubs, and internship opportunities in order to explore different career paths. The School of Business and Management approaches education as a team effort with our faculty and staff working with students to prepare them to excel in their chosen professional business and management occupations after graduation.

Accounting is the practice of creating financial documents and records for businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations. You can specialize in several different areas of accounting, such as the handling of specific kinds of financial documents or working with certain organizations. Some of the popular specializations include tax accounting, government accounting, and forensic accounting.