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Bachelor’s in Accounting

A background in accounting opens you up to a number of opportunities more than just number-crunching. As a financial problem-solver, you’ll be able to help businesses and nonprofit organizations make important business decisions, or aid individuals with personal financial goals. A Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Elizabethtown College's School of Graduate and Professional Studies will help to develop you into a critical thinker who can help shape the financial future of your organization. Your coursework will include accounting and business principles, business ethics and law, and even specialized classes such as forensic accounting. Our program also emphasizes strategy and social responsibility and also provides an international perspective.

If your end-goal is to become a CPA, you’ll be glad to know we've got you covered there as well. Elizabethtown provides options to fulfill the educational requirements needed to sit for Pennsylvania's CPA exam. Additional undergraduate courses or the pursuit of a graduate degree may be required beyond this 125 credit bachelor degree program to fulfill Pennsylvania's 150 credit hour requirements. Your advisor can help you to determine which pathway is best suited for you.

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Program Formats:

Online

Credits Required: 125

Tuition:

$565/Credit
10% Alumni Scholarship
10% Affinity Partner Scholarship

Tuition and fees are reviewed and subject to change annually.

acbsplogo The B.S. in Accounting program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Program Outcomes

Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to accounting records and financial reports.
Utilize financial reports to draw meaningful conclusions regarding the financial operations of an organization.
Incorporate technology into accounting practices.
Demonstrate skills to be a self-directed employee in a team environment focused on achieving organizational goals.
Model the need for high ethical standards when conducting business activities.

Accounting Degree Requirements

Accredited by the Middle States Association for Colleges and Secondary Schools, the bachelor's degree from Elizabethtown College requires 125 credit hours of academic work. Degree candidates must take at least 30 of their last 60 credits from Elizabethtown College. Credits taken at Elizabethtown must include at least 15 credits in the major; nine of them must be 300-400 level accounting courses. Students can consider adding a minor from any SGPS degree program including Healthcare Administration.

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Career Outlook

Degree Requirements for Job Postings

Career Opportunities for Graduates:

Accountant
Budget Analyst
Financial Analyst
Controller
Tax Manager
Credit Analyst
Auditor

Job Postings in the Region:

35,365 in the past 12 months
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Where Our Graduates Work:

Graduates of Elizabethtown's Accounting program work for reputable companies and organizations such as:

Alcoa Corporation
BB&T Corporation
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
PHEAA

Shortly after graduation I was hired as a Staff Accountant in the same field I had previously been in for the past 6 years. I have since been promoted to Senior Revenue Accountant. This would not have been possible if not for my education at Elizabethtown.

– Chris Stum

When I decided to go back to earn my bachelor’s degree, Etown offered me the ability to work at my pace. The program was very accommodating and the instructors were flexible and understanding of my needs working full-time as a single mother.

– Mariko Bender

Each facilitator excels your knowledge and skills. The professors teach relevant material that you can apply in your current job immediately.

– Tony Knepp

I wanted to make a difference and make an impact in my career. I built my foundation through the Elizabethtown College program. I also wanted to give my kids an example of a role model to give them the motivation to pursue their goals.

– Marilyn Murray

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