Campus-Based Undergraduate Major Accounting (BS)

Gain Real-World Experience with an Accounting BS

If you're detail-oriented, like working with numbers and enjoy structure-based problems, you're an ideal candidate for an accounting major. Earn your Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Southern New Hampshire University and enjoy a wide range of employment opportunities. The demand for accounting professionals continues to outpace the number of graduates in this field - and the potential for long-term job security continues to look good.

Receive a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices at SNHU as you prepare for a career in public accounting, corporate accounting, taxation, banking, financial analysis, auditing, government services with the IRS or FBI, or scores of other accounting-related careers. Your career opportunities are unlimited.

If you’re interested in taking classes online, check out our bachelor's in accounting degree online.

Internships & Outcomes

Complete your BS in Accounting at Southern New Hampshire University and be well-equipped for accounting and accounting-related careers. As a student in the program, you'll be required to complete an experiential learning opportunity – whether an internship or hands-on learning courses – to help build your resume and prepare you for a career in public accounting or corporate accounting.

You'll also have the opportunity to earn an IRS certification by participating in the IRS Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. SNHU campus has been a VITA location for 20 years. This program will give you the opportunity to learn personal and individual tax returns and support underserved local communities.

In addition to positions in public accounting and private industry, your training can lead to career opportunities at government agencies, hospitals, social service agencies, and education systems, to name a few. You'll also build the knowledge base you'll need if you choose to pursue certified public accountant (CPA).

Requirements to sit for the CPA exam vary from state to state, as do requirements for state CPA licensing. SNHU's Accounting program aligns with the educational requirements to sit for the exam and apply for licensing in each of the New England states; however, students are encouraged to review their state specific requirements. State-by-state educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam can be found on the website of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), while state-by-state CPA licensing requirements can be found through the Accounting Licensing Library, powered by the NASBA.

Your background in accounting principles and practices can give you professional opportunities in:

• Public accounting: auditing, taxation
• Corporate accounting: budget analysis, cost accounting, financial reporting and management, internal auditing
• Government agencies: auditing, budget analysis, financial reporting and management, research
• Nonprofit institutions: accounting, budgeting, financial planning, internal auditing

Curriculum

Enroll as an accounting major at SNHU, and you'll be exposed to a curriculum that provides a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices. Building on a strong base of core bachelor's degree courses designed to expand your academic skills and knowledge, you'll also take 12 required accounting courses.

SNHU's Bachelor of Science in Accounting programs align closely with the educational Content and Skill Specifications for the Uniform CPA Examination. For students who go directly into corporate or other non-public accounting positions, and those who do not pursue the CPA designation, the curriculum also covers the foundational knowledge expected of new accounting graduates in these entry-level positions. Students planning to pursue a CPA certification can consider continuing on to our +1, 12-month, MS in Professional Accountancy. This program is designed specifically for students wishing to prepare for the educational requirements of the CPA exam while gaining 150 hours of college credit now required by most states for certification.

Courses To Prepare You For Your Life & Career

SNHU's bachelor's in accounting program includes:

• General education courses
• Degree-specific courses

General Education Program

SNHU's required general education program, known as The Commons, aims to guide you toward success in not only your academic career, but your personal and professional life too.

Throughout the curriculum, you'll gain some of the most in-demand skills in today's workplace, including:

• Research and information analysis
• Diverse audience communication
• Critical thinking and ethical problem solving
• Leadership, emotional intelligence and collaboration

This expertise will prove practical, transferable and invaluable as you grow in your career and contribute positively to society.

Beyond foundational skill development, the general education program also provides the benefit of allowing you to explore a wide range of fields outside of your intended major.

Business Core Program

Programs in the School of Business require learners to complete the business core program, which includes a variety of business-specific courses. This program focuses on 10 core competencies to prepare you for success wherever you go.

University Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as well as several other accrediting bodies.

This program and its concentrations are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Student achievement data can be found on the ACBSP accreditation page.