Get Your Accounting Degree
Prepare for an in-demand, analytical career that offers financial stability and opportunities for career progression. You'll gain the knowledge to succeed in a variety of fields, including commercial business, finance, and accounting specializations. With our foundation in accounting, students are set up for success with the CPA exam and other professional certifications.
Accounting Program Highlights
- Career readiness—our graduates have a 97% job placement rate.
- Full access to a dedicated Advisory Board of local business leaders who offer personalized guidance beyond the classroom.
- QuickBooks certification for students and practicing professionals.
- Professor's expertise includes Management, Accounting, Marketing, Economics, Small Business, International Business, and Information Systems.
- Classes feature guest business lecturers who are CEOs, corporate officers, and partners of regional, national, and international firms.
Modality & Benefits
Get a traditional college experience with lively in-person classroom discussions and close proximity to your professors, mentors, and best friends.
Start Dates:
January & August
- Semester-Based Timeline
- Face-to-Face Instruction (some Online options)
- In-Person Office Hours & Support
- Relationships & Networking
- Extracurriculars & Immersive Campus Experience
Get a degree that fits your busy lifestyle while benefiting from in-person instruction, social interactions with classmates, and networking on campus and throughout the capital city.
Start Dates:
January & August
- Semester-Based Timeline
- Evening Classes (M-Th, 5-9pm)
- Face-to-Face Instruction
- Transfer Up to 90 Credits
- 10-Hour Weekly Commitment (varies)
Accounting Curriculum
Major Requirements
Popular Accounting Classes
- Principles of Management
Learn the keys to planning, organizing, and leading. - Advanced Accounting
Move past the basics to develop specialized accounting skills. - Accounting Software Systems - QuickBooks
Master your accounting software.
Start Strong with a Steady Career
The median annual wage for this profession is $77,250 as of 2021 (BLS). Accountants can enjoy both variety and stability with career opportunities in diverse settings.
Apply Your Skills
- Accountant
- Senior Accountant
- Auditor
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Financial Controller
Our Graduates Have Gone On To
- Cap Gemini
- Wells Fargo Bank
- First Community Bank
- Deloitte & Touche
- SC State Chamber of Commerce
- University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business
- Carnegie Mellon University
Get Your MBA in One Year
After you graduate, you'll have the core course requirements to sit for the CPA exam, but you'll need 150 credits before you can receive your license. Most accounting students go on to receive their master's degrees—check out our 1-year MBA program.
Next Steps for Your Degree in Accounting
- Industry Outlook
- Career Paths
- Recent Placements
- CPA Exam & Graduate School