Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting offers you the necessary theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and research know-how to address complex accounting issues. This online degree program helps to provide additional knowledge for those interested in financial fields in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, such as accounting, auditing or examiners.

This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®), and has earned additional ACBSP Specialized Accounting Accreditation.

This program is not designed to prepare graduates for any state-issued professional license or certification and therefore has not been approved by any state professional licensing agency.

ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate the ability to prepare financial information compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Analyze and prepare financial information for management and stakeholders, and present results utilizing effective written communication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical framework for accountants adopted by professional accounting organizations.
• Evaluate and determine the appropriate accounting treatment for various transactions within a business enterprise.
• Communicate how the accounting function integrates into the general business environment.