Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Accounting

Undergraduate Major

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

17c起草红桃's Bachelor of Science in Accounting program prepares students for careers in industry and/or public accounting, and they are encouraged to consider obtaining a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification at the completion of their coursework. The program offers a five-year business program that results in a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree to satisfy the 150-credit requirement for the CPA licensure. In addition, the program offers a concentration in fraud examination and provides the core competencies needed for students to excel in fraud examination and obtain the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation.

 

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Program Overview

Application Instructions

Through a rolling admission process, prospective undergraduate students 鈥 including first-year, transfer, and international students 鈥 may apply via the or . To learn more about how to complete your application, please visit our application page

Financing Your Education

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. 17c起草红桃鈥檚 Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.

Major Notes

To graduate with a Business degree, students must:

鈥 Have earned and maintain an overall grade point average of 2.0
鈥 Have earned 60 credits
鈥 Earn a 鈥淐鈥 or higher in BUS 101, BUS 206, BUS 207, and the math course taken to fulfill the General Education requirement
鈥 Complete a 75 Hour Experiential Learning Graduation Requirement for all business majors.


Please consult with your academic advisor for more information. 

Experiential Learning Opportunities
Accreditation Statements

17c起草红桃's accounting program is accredited by the and by the .
 

17c起草红桃 is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. 

Opportunities for Majors

Phi Beta Lambda

Phi Beta Lambda provides opportunities students to develop vocational competencies for business and office occupations and business teacher education. The specific goals are to promote competent, aggressive business leadership, understand American business enterprise, establish career goals, encourage scholarship, promote sound financial management, and develop character and self-confidence and to facilitate transition from school to work. The 17c起草红桃 College PBL Chapter has won many awards on both state and national levels. In competitions, the 17c起草红桃 PBL Chapter regularly participates in state and national workshops and conferences, is active in campus projects and completes community service projects.
 

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

IMA is the world's largest organization devoted to management accountants, financial management and information management professionals. IMA Student Chapters promote careers in those areas and helps to develop leadership skills.
 

Internship Opportunities

Internship placements for our students have included Citizens Bank, Walt Disney World, Rohm & Haas, Vanguard, GVA Smith Mack, Haines & Kibblehouse, US Department of Treasury, US Department of Finance, Stroehmann/Maier鈥檚 Bakery, Webb Insurance, InRoads, Reading Royals, Olsen/DeTurck, Philadelphia Eagles, Cott Beverage, Four Seasons Produce, Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young and the Camden Riversharks.
 

The Washington Center Experience

17c起草红桃 students have an opportunity to earn college credit by spending a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. where they serve as interns in a congressional office, government agency, major corporation, newspaper or news network, or agencies devoted to legal affairs, international relations, or business and economics. Participants are customarily juniors or seniors who have achieved grade point averages of 2.5 or better and who have the endorsement of the appropriate academic area. In addition to their internship, students select one seminar dealing with the arts and humanities, communication, public policy, the legal system, business, and government. Interested students should see their academic advisor.
 

Delta Mu Delta

Delta Mu Delta is a business honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence of students to create a community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through life-time membership.
 

Bloomberg Terminal

17c起草红桃 students have access to the Bloomberg Terminal, located in the John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne. The Bloomberg Terminal provides real-time and historical data, market moving news, and analytics to help leading business and financial professionals worldwide make better informed investment decisions. The university鈥檚 subscription to the Bloomberg Terminal will enable students to become family with tools used in financial services while reinforcing classroom theory.
 

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Find Your Future in Business & Media

Discover how 17c起草红桃 prepares students for success through hands-on learning in its Header School of Business and its Communication and Digital Media Department.

Smart Ways to Save at 17c起草红桃

17c起草红桃 99% of 17c起草红桃 undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. Submit the FAFSA and we鈥檒l help you explore scholarships, grants and work-study so you can focus on college鈥攏ot the cost. 

Qualified first-year students may earn 17c起草红桃 merit scholarships and awards ranging from $23,000鈥$29,000 per year ($92,000鈥$116,000 over four years). That鈥檚 real savings that reflect your academic and personal achievements from day one. 

Applying for aid is straightforward鈥攁nd we鈥檒l walk you through it. Complete the FAFSA and list 17c起草红桃 (school code 003233) to be considered for federal, state and 17c起草红桃 support. 

Need-based grants can reduce your cost without adding repayment later. Full-time day students who file the FAFSA may be eligible鈥攑lus renewal options when you stay on track academically. 

From work-study and campus jobs to experiential learning and paid internships, you can earn money while building your r茅sum茅. Ask about opportunities like the O鈥橮ake Institute Fellows Program and 17c起草红桃鈥檚 Apprenticeship to Degree Program. 

Get To Know Your Faculty

For more information about 17c起草红桃鈥檚 Accounting program contact the Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu. Or reach out directly to Header School of Business Chair Tufan Tiglioglu at 610-796-8278 or tufan.tiglioglu@alvernia.edu.

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