Accounting Major
Plan Your Accounting Degree
Ready to align your academic goals with a professional future in financial management? Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an Accounting major receive dedicated support to navigate upper-division requirements, internship options, and CPA exam preparation tracking. Connect with an academic coordinator to build a strategic graduation plan, manage your course loads, and ensure you meet all major benchmarks efficiently.
About the Major
Studying accounting offers deep insight into contemporary business issues, preparing you for immediate entry into the professional marketplace. Students can focus their studies on targeted specializations, including:
- Managerial and financial accounting
- Government and non-profit accounting
- Tax accounting
- Auditing and assurance services
- Emerging financial technologies
Core Learning Objectives
The curriculum emphasizes financial fundamentals, management principles, and modern accounting information systems. Students work collaboratively to analyze data from real-world corporations, building strong team-building, leadership, and professional communication skills.
Core Skills Acquired
- Analytical reasoning and strategic problem-solving
- Mathematical proficiency and deductive logic
- Financial statement preparation and mastery of industry-standard accounting software
- Critical thinking and sharp organizational focus
- Meticulous attention to detail
Career Fields
Graduates pursue diverse roles across the financial sector, qualifying for positions such as:
- Public, corporate, or tax accountant
- Auditor, forensic accountant, or fraud examiner
- Credit manager or purchasing agent
- Economist or financial data analyst
- Computer systems analyst
- Controller, state revenue agent, or IRS agent
- FBI agent or tax attorney