Accounting, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in Accounting provides a depth of knowledge in the theory and practice of financial and managerial accounting and business law, and basic knowledge of auditing accounting information systems and tax, as well as a broad knowledge of a range of business disciplines. This accounting major prepares the student for careers in a variety of business, government and not-for-profit organizations. A deeper understanding of accounting topics may help students prepare for a wider range of accounting and finance careers.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate readiness to succeed in a challenging academic curriculum. The transcript from a regionally accredited or state-approved high school is the most important element of the application. While no minimum grade point average, class rank or standardized test score is specified, these measures must indicate a readiness for college studies in a chosen academic program.

An applicant who is a U.S. citizen must have earned a high school diploma from a regionally accredited or state-approved high school or a high school equivalency diploma (GED) by the date of first enrollment. All offers of admission are tentative if the student has high school or collegiate coursework in progress. Final admission is dependent on receipt and review of the student’s final transcripts.