Bachelor in Accounting
Waukesha, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 36,400 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* additional fees may apply / on average our international scholarship covers 45-55% of the cost of attendance for fulltime international undergraduate students
Introduction
If you’re interested in leadership and like crunching numbers and solving complex problems, a career in accounting may be a good fit for you. Working in the financial field is more than just balancing a checkbook. Businesses operate successfully when their finances are strong and their employees are able to make informed decisions about the way their company operates. A degree in accounting will give you the flexibility to use your skills in mathematics, communication, and relationship building in a variety of roles throughout an organization.
Carroll University’s accounting major prepares you to effectively make decisions and provide financial services working in a variety of business environments throughout the public, private or governmental sectors.
Accountants work in many different settings, from CPA firms to private companies. Successful businesses that spend and earn money need someone with experience to manage their financial operations. And while accountants are primarily responsible for those tasks, anyone that manages a department or area with a budget should be able to interpret data and make business decisions based on financial information.
A degree in accounting will provide you with a variety of career options in the field. While you’re at Carroll, you’ll have the opportunity to take courses about business law, taxes, auditing, and more as you work towards your preferred track. Students that do well in this rigorous program understand the logic, are outgoing and driven.
Students also have a unique opportunity to meet local financial professionals and alumni during their junior year as they prepare for a required internship. The course introduces students to these business professionals in a comfortable setting on campus allowing them to network and learns about available internships. When it comes time to find one for yourself, you’ll work hand-in-hand with faculty members who will place you at some of the best CPA firms and organizations in southeastern Wisconsin. Because of the success of the internship program, many students receive job offers before they graduate.
Our program also works well for non-traditional student working to complete their bachelor’s degree or preparing to take the CPA exam. We offer classes at night to accommodate work schedules, and most students can accomplish either goal within two years.
Due to the high demands on businesses, accounting positions will always be a necessity, leaving the options for job growth and advancement wide open.
This major pairs well with minors such as finance, actuarial science, computer science, information technology, Spanish or French.
Program Outcome
- Demonstrate Global Awareness
To meet this goal, students will describe similarities and differences among cultures; demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural values and issues, and assess how global markets impact business decision-making. - Analyze Critically
To meet this goal, students will demonstrate knowledge of the decision-making process; evaluate the information for credibility and appropriateness; create and use appropriate quantitative analyses to inform decision making, and understand and describe the consequences that result from specific business decisions. - Plan Strategically
To meet this goal, students will formulate an organizational vision, mission, goals, and values; develop a business strategy; and critically evaluate and adjust business strategies. - Communicate Effectively
To meet this goal, students will effectively communicate orally; effectively communicate through writing reports, memos, and papers; and effectively communicate at the interpersonal level by working in teams on varying projects.
Option 1: Accounting Major is designed for students wishing to complete an accounting major that will enable them, upon graduation, to obtain a position in a corporate or not-for-profit organization.
Option 2: Accounting major / CPA is designed for students interested in obtaining a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. The CPA designation requires the completion of 150 credit hours. Students wishing to meet the requirements to “sit” for the CPA exam can do so in four years by following a specified curriculum. Through careful planning, additional competencies can be gained that will allow the student to consider other certifications.
Option 3: Accounting major / CPA / MBA is designed for students wishing to major in accounting, obtain the CPA designation, and complete the MBA program within a four-year period.
Scholarships and Funding
The University participates in four types of financial aid programs: scholarships, grants, loans, and employment.
Scholarships
Carroll University offers completive scholarships for international undergraduate students. 100 percent of Carroll University students receive scholarship assistance, which helps them find a balance between studies, work, and extra-curricular activities. Scholarships play a key role in maintaining Carroll's accessibility for all students. On average our international scholarship covers 45-55% of the cost of attendance for full-time undergraduate students.
Grants
Grants are awarded based upon a student’s demonstrated financial need in addition to the guaranteed International scholarship. Like scholarships, grants are considered gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
Student Employment
University employment opportunities allow students to work part-time on campus, earn an hourly wage and receive a monthly paycheck while attending Carroll. Students may work from approximately five to fourteen hours each week. The number of hours a student may work depends upon the student’s financial aid award. International students get awarded an average of $2,000-$2,500 in university employment grants every year.
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Career Opportunities
Our majors pursue careers in:
- Corporate accounting
- Public accounting
- Government
- Education
- Nonprofit
Types of employers for accounting graduates:
- Employers of all sizes, in all industries!
Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in accounting:
- Junior accountant
- Account clerk
- Financial analyst
- Business analyst
- Accountant
- Accounts receivable associate
- Associate QA auditor
Our graduates are employed at organizations such as:
- Johnson Controls Foundation
- Brookdale Senior Living
- Delzer Lithograph
- Virchow Krause & Company
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- US Bank Asset Based Finance
- Sara Lee
- Public Allies Inc.
- WE Energies
Curriculum
Required Courses: (80 Credits)
- ACC 205 - Financial Accounting 4 Hour(s)
- ACC 207 - Intermediate Accounting I 4 Hour(s)
- ACC 208 - Intermediate Accounting II 4 Hour(s)
- ACC 210 - Accounting Information Systems 2 Hour(s)
- ACC 305 - Advanced Accounting I 4 Hour(s)
- ACC 306 - Advanced Accounting II 4 Hour(s)
- ACC 310 - Advanced Cost Accounting and Budgeting 4 Hour(s)
- ACC 324 - Advanced Business Law 4 Hour(s)
- ACC 375 - Pre-internship Seminar 2 Hour(s)
- ACC 405 - Tax Accounting I 4 Hour(s)
- ACC 406 - Tax Accounting II 4 Hour(s)
- ACC 407 - Auditing 4 Hour(s)
- ACC 414 - Accounting Theory 4 Hour(s)
- ACC 480 - Internship in Accounting 1 - 12 Hour(s) *
- BUS 290 - Principles of Business Law 2 Hour(s)
- BUS 304 - Principles of Finance 4 Hour(s)
- BUS 305 - Principles of Operations Management 4 Hour(s)
- CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
- CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s)
- CSC 220 - Information Systems 4 Hour(s)
- ECO 124 - Principles of Economics I - Microeconomics 4 Hour(s)
- ECO 225 - Principles of Economics II - Macroeconomics 4 Hour(s)
Note: A minimum of 2 hours in ACC 480 is required for the major.
Recommended Courses for the CPA Exam
Recommended Courses for students who wish to sit for the CPA Exam
- BUS 301 - Principles of Marketing 4 Hour(s)
- BUS 302 - Principles of Management 4 Hour(s)
- MAT 130 - Elementary Functions 4 Hour(s)
- or another higher-level course of the same subject
Note: CMP 112 and CMP 114 satisfy the Bachelor of Science requirement. Students can also take BUS 114 in place of CMP 114. BUS 114 will satisfy the CMP 114 requirement for the major and CMP 112 and BUS 114 satisfy the Bachelor of Science requirement.
Bachelor of Science Requirements
The requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree are:
- CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
- CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s) or
- MAT 140 - Calculus and Its Applications 4 Hour(s) or higher
- CSC 110 - Problem-Solving through Programming 4 Hour(s) or higher
- ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
- Degree requirements cannot be waived.
Note: Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required support courses” within each major
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete 20 hours of accounting courses required for the major at Carroll University.
Students transferring in accounting courses required for the Accounting major must have completed the course within 4 years of the transfer date to Carroll University. The transfer date is defined as the start date of courses at Carroll.
Any 300 or 400 level accounting courses applied to the Accounting major requirements must have been completed within 5 years of completion of the undergraduate degree. Credits that do not meet this requirement must be approved by the program faculty.
Internships
We help you build real-world experience, explore careers, and network with professionals through internship opportunities. Recent placements include the following companies:
- Baker Tilly
- Baird
- First Business Bank
- First Financial Bank
- Grant Thorton
- Johnson Controls
- Quad
- US Bank
- Wipfli
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