Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBA)
Fully Accredited
Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).
The Bachelor of Business Arts (BBA) in Accounting is accredited by the the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Uncover Your Dream Career With a Bachelor's in Accounting from Marywood
Pursuing a degree in accounting could add up to a successful career for you. Marywood University has crafted an accounting program that prepares students for a rewarding career in consulting, public, corporate, or government accounting. Accounting is becoming part of the fastest-growing profession, one which forecasts major growth potential in the next few years.
A degree in accounting paves the way for a multitude of career paths, each offering unique challenges and opportunities. Auditors play a crucial role in examining financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations, often working internally within organizations or externally in audit firms. As Compliance Officers, accounting graduates ensure that their organizations adhere to external laws and internal policies, a role critical in maintaining legal and ethical standards. Financial Analysts, leveraging their accounting expertise, analyze financial data to guide businesses and individuals in making informed investment decisions, a vital role in today's dynamic financial landscape. Personal Finance Advisors use their knowledge to provide personalized financial guidance to individuals, helping them manage their finances, plan for retirement, and make informed decisions about investments, tax laws, and insurance. These careers not only require a solid foundation in accounting principles but also demand strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information in an understandable manner.
I chose Marywood because they took a chance on me. After two years of community college and a ton of college applications, Marywood was the only school to accept every single one of my credits, so I knew that Marywood wanted me here as much as I wanted to be here. I fell in love with the campus, the fun environment, the swimming program, and the Business department that put me in the position to succeed today and for the rest of my life, and I'm ecstatic to be a part of Marywood's MBA program over the next two years! I couldn't be more proud to be a Pacer!
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In addition to the traditional accounting track, an accounting major has the option for the 150- hour requirement as a condition to take the Uniform CPA Examination
- Minor in Forensic Accounting
- Options for 150-hr requirement for CPA exam
- Knowledgeable professors & hands-on experience
Outcomes & Opportunities
Top Employers
- Public Accounting Firms
- Corporations
- Federal, State, & Local Governments
- Nonprofit Organizations
Top Career Paths
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Auditor
- Tax Accountant
- Corporate Controller
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Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
- Completed application
- Official transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
- Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
- Essay (optional)
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
The McGowan Center is home to the School of Business and Global Innovation. The building has state-of-the-art classrooms and computer labs.
Wall Street West Financial Lab
In 2008 a classroom in the McGowan Center was renovated into a real-time business lab. Complete with a constant stock ticker, 20 new computers, and up-to-date financial software; the new business lab helps students get the knowledge they need for the financial workforce. Also, the high-tech lab works hand-in-hand with the student-run portfolio, the Pacer Investment Fund. The Pacer Investment Fund provides students with a solid knowledge of dealing with a stock portfolio. Students deal with actual money from investors and track their stocks. Along with handling real money, business students also have to observe the performance of the investor’s stock.
McGowan Center Classrooms
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The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students.
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Entrepreneur Launch Pad
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The Entrepreneur Launch Pad (ELP), located on the third floor of the Learning Commons, fosters a climate of entrepreneurship that helps students across all academic disciplines to explore commercial opportunities based on their innovative business ideas.
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Wall Street West Financial Lab
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The Wall Street West Financial Lab, created in 2008, is a real-time business lab in the McGowan Center. Complete with a constant stock ticker, the high-tech lab works hand-in-hand with the student-run stock portfolio, the Pacer Investment Fund.
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Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Tuition
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Sustainable Design Minor
Adding this minor will allow you to:
- Work across disciplines to develop skills in design thinking and problem solving.
- Gain a foundation in the biophysical, social science, and humanities-based understandings of the environment as well as examples of stewardship, advocacy, and policies that align individual action with collective well-being.
- Gain an awareness of our interconnected world and be better prepared to develop integrated solutions to complex environmental problems.
Courses
Two intro environmental courses (6 credits):
EVST 101 Intro to Environmental Studies
ENVS 216 Intro to Sustainability
One course (3 credits) in Science or Math (core requirement):
MATH 170 Mathematical Applications in Biology ENVS 261 Earth Science I
ENVS 262 Earth Science II
ENVS 212 Intro to Meteorology
EVST 200 Climate Change
Three courses (9 credits) from the following list:
ART 241 Digital Design
ART 416 Social Impact Design
ART 448 Packaging Design
ART 425 Printmaking: Screen Printing
ART 226 Basic Printmaking
BUS 123 Management and Career Options
BUS 425 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations
BUS 461 The Leadership Process in the Global Marketplace
BUS 423 Design-Think Experience
BUS 380 Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility BUS 341 Organizational Behavior
ENVS 339 Community Design Build - Environmental Advocacy I ENVS 4XX Community Design Build - Environmental Advocacy II ENVS 494 Undergraduate Research
ENVS 498 Internship
ENVS 499 Independent Study
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Fully Accredited
Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).
The Bachelor of Business Arts (BBA) in Accounting is accredited by the the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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