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.
