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Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship School of Accountancy
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Program Overview

The Bachelor’s degree in Accounting prepares students through an innovative curriculum that incorporates student projects and opportunities for internships. Students are trained to prepare, analyze, and audit financial and tax information, and to make decisions with an emphasis on data analytics, novel technology, and sustainability concerns. Accountants are some of the most sought-after professionals in today’s fast-changing global economy, and accounting students are prepared for careers as professional accountants in private and public sectors. 

The Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). 

Possible Career Options

Accountants provide auditing, taxation, and other consulting services to individuals and organizations or work in various capacities in the industry, non-for-profit organizations, or governmental agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue Services. Others serve as controllers, internal auditors, chief financial officers, and budget analysts.​ A degree in accounting is the starting point to complete the educational requirements for a CPA license. 

Tax Manager

Finance Manager

Director of Finance

Assistant Controller

Corporate Controller

Cost Accountant Manager

Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Compliance Officer

Accounting Software Developer

Accounting Information Technology Manager

Compliance Manager

Credit Analysis Manager

Forensic Accountant

FBI Agent Specializing in Accounting,

Auditor, Accounting Clerk

Fatima Mancia Mendoza
I chose UTRGV because I believe it is a great university. It's affordable, and at the end of my four years, I will graduate debt free. Most importantly, UTRGV has a diverse group of students, and I have made lifelong friends who have changed my life forever.
Fatima Mancia Mendoza, Accountancy (BBA)
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UTRGV Tuition Advantage

Launching in Fall 2022, this program will cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for students with a family-adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less.

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Diego Fonseca
I chose to study at UTRGV because they are growing and offering opportunities for students to access undergraduate education. UTRGV has many great scholarship programs, including the Tuition Advantage program, and opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
Diego Fonseca, UTRGV Undergraduate Student
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