Business Studies / Accounting (B.S.)
Get a top-notch business education with the opportunity to specialize in Southern New Hampshire University’s business studies program.
This degree is ideal for adult learners and traditional undergraduates who wish to transfer college credits, switch to business from another discipline or supplement a technical degree or background with a bachelor’s degree in business.
The program includes concentrations in a number of disciplines, enabling students to further tailor their studies. Students may choose more than one concentration, giving them even more of an edge in the job market.
Accounting Concentration
Accounting, sometimes called "the language of business," is one of the nation’s fastest-growing professions. Professional accountants are in demand. Their influence and prestige is increasing. Businesses recognize employees who have sound financial, accounting and management knowledge as well as language and computer skills. Professionals with adequate accounting knowledge work with middle and upper management and in public accounting, where complex financial transactions are analyzed and reported.
The B.A./B.S. Core
Business Core
ACC 207 Cost Accounting
ACC 303 Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 304 Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 330 Federal Taxation I
ACC/TAX Two accounting or taxation electives
OL 215 Principles of Management
MAT 121 - Mathematical Concepts and Techniques for Business
SNHU 101 - First Year Seminar/Foundations in Critical Thinking
Select one of the following: (3 credits)
SNHU 100 - Southern New Hampshire University Seminar
Free Elective of your choice
Southern New Hampshire University programs are accredited by:
- Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration
- American Culinary Federation Educational Institute
- Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
- European Council for Business Education
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission
- New Hampshire State Department of Education for Teacher Certification
- North American Society for Sport Management