Excellence is always in demand, which is why our accounting students are always in demand across a variety of industries. The Henry W. Bloch School of Management offers excellence in accounting education through its undergraduate and graduate accounting programs.
After you graduate with a Bloch BSA you’ll have the convenient option to complete your Master of Science in Accounting in just 30 additional credit hours.
Degree Requirements
The Bloch School requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to earn the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree. This total includes coursework in the following areas: general education, electives, basic skills, and accounting and business requirements.
- General education and electives (45 hours)
- Basic skills requirements (21 hours)
- Professional business certification (0 hours)
- International requirement (3 hours)
- Accounting and business core (51 hours)
Electives allow students the opportunity to explore areas of interest not covered within the requirements of their degree program and provide additional breadth to the curriculum. Students may opt to use their electives to pursue a minor or they can select individual courses to build a specific skill set or explore a particular interest.
Outcomes
- Identify and apply relevant accounting rules and regulations to develop well-reasoned positions on accounting issues.
- Analyze how business problems affect organizations and interpret those impacts using critical-thinking skills.
- Develop solutions to both structured and unstructured business problems, demonstrating adaptability and sound judgment.
- Apply professional codes of conduct to evaluate and resolve ethical issues in accounting practice.
- Communicate effectively in professional settings, producing clear written work and delivering organized oral presentations.
- Use contemporary technologies and organizational systems to support accounting functions and business operations.
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