Accounting

  • Major
  • Minor

Learning a diverse set of business-related skills helps you stand out in the world of accounting. That’s why our program gives you the flexibility to tailor your education with a wide range of classes that meet your particular needs, interests, and career aspirations.

EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS
  • Government: Careers in colleges, universities, FBI, IRS, as well as SEC.
  • Forensic Accounting: Investigate into theft and fraud using accounting skills.
  • Private Accounting: Careers in cost accounting, taxation, budgeting, and accounting information systems.
  • Public Accounting: Careers consulting in auditing, taxations, and management while serving the general public.

Why UJ?

  • Small class sizes with a focus on teaching excellence and student learning
  • Professional work experience integrated into classroom discussion and learning
99%

Placement Rate

$10.5M

in Financial Assistance

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Liberal Arts Tradition

We provide you with a foundation in the liberal arts to enhance a strong accounting background.

GAIN REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE – ALL BEFORE YOU GRADUATE.

Community Alliance for Management Consulting (CAMC)

Juniors and seniors, who work in supervised student teams, provide consulting services to business firms and other organizations.

Internships

Obtain work experience and make informed career choices through supervised internships of a semester or longer.

Accounting Coursework

Coursework

Course Title Credits

ACCT 201

Principles of Accounting I

3

ACCT 202

Principles of Accounting II

3

ACCT 301

Intermediate Accounting I

3

ACCT 302

Intermediate Accounting II

3

ACCT 311

Cost/Managerial Accounting

4

ACCT 325

Governmental & Not-for-Profit Accounting

3

ACCT 355

Income Tax Accounting I

3

ACCT 356

Income Tax Accounting II

3

ACCT 457

Advanced Accounting

3

ACCT 453

Auditing/Senior Seminar

4

BUSN 221

Business Management

3

BUSN 315

Business Law I

3

BUSN 316

Business Law II

3

Busn 320

Marketing

3

BUSN 351

Financial Management

3

ECON 201

Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECON 202

Principles of Macroeconomics

3

CS 240

Introduction to Business Intelligence

3

CS 440

Management of Information Systems

3

MATH 105

or

MATH 205

Applied Business Statistics

 

Statistics

3

Total Semester Credits Required: 62

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Accounting Faculty

Accounting Faculty
All Faculty & Staff

Michael Brizek

  • Director of Online Business Programs
  • Professor of Business Administration

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