Modern businesses demand modern solutions — and that’s exactly what you get with Monroe’s online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. If you’re looking for a program that will prepare you for not only accounting’s present, but its future, our Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting is where you’ll find it.
Using the School of Business and Accounting’s state-of-the-art learning tools, you’ll study the same career-focused curriculum as our on-campus students. The only difference is that you’ll be able to do it from the comfort of your own home, on a flexible schedule that you can build around your other responsibilities. Both our on-campus and online Accounting programs are fully certified by theAccreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), an endorsement of our commitment to both academic excellence and inclusivity.
Careers in accounting are more stable than most. No matter how the economy is doing, businesses will always need trained, organized, detail-oriented accountants. With Monroe’s BBA in Accounting, you can become one of those skilled professionals — and start building a future you can be proud of.
To the eyes of an accountant, numbers tell a story. When you major in accounting, that story can have a very happy ending.
A bachelor’s degree of any kind can raise your employability by 43% over a high school diploma alone. Make that a bachelor’s degree in accounting and those numbers look even better: according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median wage for accountants and auditors is 68% higher than the average for all occupations in the U.S.
When you earn a Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting online, you’ll be able to write your own story, working on a schedule that works with your busy life — and working toward a future with incredible opportunities.
Online Curriculum
As an Accounting major, you may be studying online, but you’ll get a wealth of real-world perspectives from our expert faculty. They bring a lifetime of professional experience to their accounting classes, showing you how to turn theory into practice.
You’ll also take a variety of liberal arts courses that will help to broaden your overall skill set, as well as a required internship to build some real-world experience of your own.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Online?
The online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting program is an eight (8)-semester program. When taken full time on Monroe’s three (3)-semester academic calendar, you can complete your degree in less than three (3) years.
Accounting Degree Requirements:
120 total credits
66 credits of major-related courses
54 credits of general education and related courses
Sometimes you just need to see if remote learning is right for you before you can commit to a full course of study. That’s why Monroe offers the online module. Over a half-semester — 7½ weeks — you can take two (2) accounting courses online. If online learning is a good fit for you, you can continue on, applying your earned credits toward the completion of a full 15-week semester.
Managers don’t just rely on instinct to make important business decisions. They rely on detailed accounting information. This course teaches Accounting students the financial analysis that goes into making decisions regarding operations, personnel, risk management, and new business opportunities. Students will examine both current business events and case studies to enhance their understanding of the relationship between accounting and managerial oversight.
Applicants to the online BBA in Accounting program must submit:
Either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
A completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.
Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.
How Much Does it Cost to Get an Accounting Degree Online?
For years, U.S. News and World Report has named Monroe one of the Best Value Schools among Regional Universities North. That’s because in addition to our affordable tuition and fees and manageable payment plans, we offer comprehensivefinancial aidcounseling from the moment you submit your application.
Every Monroe student works with a dedicated advisor who will help them secure the maximum possible financial aid package in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships.We even partner with companies to help them invest in their employees’ educations. If you work for one of our more than 400 partner organizations, you could qualify for a Corporate Partnership Grant that covers up to 20% of your tuition costs.
As you prepare for a career looking after others’ financial health, we’ll help you to look after your own.
Private, public, and government organizations all rely on accountants to manage their finances. As you work toward your degree, you’ll discover the kind of accounting that most interests you, and build a career plan accordingly. Here are just some of the jobs you can get with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting:
Staff accountant
Tax accountant
Internal auditor
Financial analyst
Management accountant
Budget analyst
Loan officer
Cost analyst
Financial controller
Government accountant/auditor
Accounting analyst
The skills you learn from our Accounting program can take you anywhere from the IRS to Fortune 500 companies. In fact, Monroe’s Accounting graduates have found employment with all of the Big 4 accounting firms: KPMG, PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), Deloitte, andErnst & Young.
Can You Be an Accountant With a Bachelor’s Degree?
Not every accountant is a certified public accountant (CPA). While you can start building a fantastic accounting career with an undergraduate degree, you’ll have to go just a little farther in your education to become a CPA.
In most states, New York included, aspiring CPAs must fulfill an experience requirement, usually by working under an already-licensed CPA. They must also take 150 credit hours of specialized accounting education, which is 30 more credit hours than a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
You can fulfill your education requirement with a master’s degree like the MS in Accounting from Monroe’s King Graduate School. Our MS in Accounting will also prepare you to take the Uniform CPA Examination, another requirement for earning a CPA.
You can always go on to earn your master’s degree after you’ve already started your accounting career — it’s never too late (and your employer may even help pay for your education).
Professional Opportunities
While you’ll learn a lot from the experience of your professors, you’ll get hands-on experience of your own with a for-credit internship. Accounting students can complete their internship requirement at government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and even Fortune 500 companiesincluding:
Through their internships, Accounting majors build both their résumés and their professional networks. Students can also connect with both peers and mentors through clubs and organizations that include:
The Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business (DMD) — DMD recognizes students entering the business professions who display outstanding academic achievement. The society awards dozens of scholarships each year to students in member chapters, and connects them with alumni through peer-to-peer networking opportunities.
The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) — NABA provides professional development opportunities for Black business students through scholarship opportunities, regional student conferences, and an online career center. (The Monroe NABA chapter has also won theDeloitte-sponsored NABA New York Fall Case Study Competition three times.)
Monroe’s Club for Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) — CEO places a special emphasis on social responsibility in entrepreneurship, sponsoring networking, and community events throughout the year.
Discover What You Can Achieve
As they plan for the future, businesses are always weighing financial risks and rewards. With an online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, you’ll develop the skills you need to evaluate risk — and you’ll get the education you need to reap great rewards.
