Accounting Major (BS Traditional)

An accounting degree at Concordia University prepares students for public, managerial (industrial), or governmental accounting. Students encounter engaging financial information, active problem solving, and a variety of skills necessary in today’s business environment. Explore foundational theories and practices related to financial and managerial accounting, tax, and audit in a structured accounting course sequence.  Gain a broad business perspective while learning economics, finance, marketing, and management in courses emphasizing the relevancy of accounting information, analysis, and financial decision-making.   

A BS in accounting meets both the 24-semester-hour requirement of intermediate and advanced level accounting courses, as well as the 24-semester-hour general business course requirement required to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam in Minnesota. If an accounting student wishes to pursue the CPA credential, faculty and academic advisors work with the student to reach the 150-semester-hour requirement to apply for the CPA license. A BS in accounting also satisfies the requirements to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam. 

Students who intend to sit for the CPA exam must complete the Accounting degree with 150 credits, which will require an additional 30 credits of degree electives, with 45 of the 150 credits taken at the upper-level credit.

General Education Requirements

All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree consists of a major of typically 30 to 60 credits, general education courses, upper-level requirements, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.

Pre/Co-requisites

Required