Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Focus on Your Future
Develop the Skills for a Consistently In-Demand Profession
As long as there are businesses, there will be a need for accounting professionals. All businesses, big or small, need trained number crunchers who can balance the books, monitor potential changes in tax codes, and set spending budgets. You can help fill this need when you earn a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Wilson College Online.
The accounting program at Wilson will introduce you to the foundational accounting skills and strategies that you’ll need for a successful career, all while instilling in you a steadfast commitment to ethics and advancing social good.
Prepare Yourself for an Accounting Career
Our courses cover every aspect of the accounting profession you’ll need to launch your career, from accounting information systems and tax law to statistics and business communication. On top of these tangible, career-focused accounting skills, our degree will also prepare you to navigate the ever-changing dynamics of modern business with an emphasis on ethical decision-making and international business. By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to:
- Comprehend and distribute technical and financial information
- Communicate critical financial information to key stakeholders
- Work in a team environment
What Will You Do With Your Accounting Degree?
Year after year, the accounting profession sees steady growth, making the job market excellent for new graduates pursuing a wide variety of careers.
Internships are an integral part of the accounting program, providing students with real-world experience, exposure to various accounting settings, and career planning resources.
A degree in accounting can lead to opportunities in:
- Public accounting
- Financial institutions
- Manufacturing
- Merchandising
- Service enterprises
- Federal, state, or local government
- Nonprofit organizations
- Graduate programs, business school, or law school
Curriculum & Courses
Major Requirements
The following are the major's requirements. Students must also fulfill all other requirements in the degree to obtain 120 credits for graduation.
Required Courses
Financial Accounting
3 credit hours
Managerial Accounting
3 credit hours
Intermediate Accounting I
3 credit hours
Intermediate Accounting II
3 credit hours
Accounting Information Systems
3 credit hours
Cost Accounting
3 credit hours
Taxes I
3 credit hours
Taxes II
3 credit hours
Internship
3 credit hours
- or -
Auditing and Other Assurance Services
3 credit hours
Introduction to Management
3 credit hours
Business Communications
3 credit hours
Marketing Management
3 credit hours
Business Law
3 credit hours
Corporate Finance Fundamentals
3 credit hours
Intro to Macroeconomics
3 credit hours
Intro to Microeconomics
3 credit hours
Comparative Economics/Political Systems
3 credit hours
Introductory Statistics
3 credit hours
Business Ethics
3 credit hours
- or -
Business Ethics
3 credit hours
One of the following three:
Labor and Employee Relations
3 credit hours
Organizational Behavior
3 credit hours
Human Resource Management
3 credit hours
One of the following two:
Senior Thesis/Project
3 credit hours
Strategic Management
3 credit hours
"Wilson College’s Cost Accounting class thoroughly covered not only theory and practices but also tied what we were learning in class to the real world. My Costing Project gave me the opportunity to have a one-on-one interview with a local manager, to document an actual company’s costing approach, and to provide my own analysis of its methods. Sharing my results with my classmates and hearing theirs as well made what we learned in the classroom relevant and complete.”
Tuition and Financial Aid
6-14 credits per semester
Financial assistance and payment plans available
Wilson College Online is committed to making your education as affordable as possible. We’re proud to offer online courses at
Personal Learning Environment
Our 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures every student gets the individualized attention they deserve.
Flexible Coursework
Asynchronous coursework allows you to work at your own pace with no set class times—enabling you to earn a degree when and where it makes sense for you.
Attentive Faculty
Our devoted faculty truly care about your success, both in the classroom and beyond. Their virtual door is always open for mentorship, career advice, and academic support.
Regional Recognition
Wilson College provides the opportunity for transformative education, which is why U.S. News named the institution among the Top Performers on Social Mobility in the North.
Ethical Education
Our liberal studies emphasis creates agents of justice who fuel meaningful positive change in society. You’ll learn to put your accounting degree toward social good.
Sense of Belonging
Our online programs honor Wilson’s rich history of providing accessible and inclusive education. No matter your background, you belong at Wilson.
Get Your Degree While You Work
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We know you're more than just a student and you have many responsibilities outside of school. That’s why we offer flexible, asynchronous online courses that allow you to study at your own pace, on your own schedule.
What You Need for Admission
We believe in equitable education and the
individuality of every
student. Each student has had their own experiences that have led them to Wilson, and those
specific
experiences should be weighed when a student is applying for admission.
That’s why
Wilson College
Online
reviews every application on a holistic, case-by-case basis, without any steadfast GPA or
standardized test
score requirements. Every student's application is assessed solely on their own merits, not
against any
hardline admission requirements.
Required Documents for
First-Time-in-College
Applicants
- Official high school transcript
Required Documents for
Transfer Applicants
- Official high school transcript
- Official college transcript(s)
About Wilson College
Initially founded as an all-women’s college in 1869, Wilson College’s mission is to empower students to be confident critical thinkers, creative visionaries, effective communicators, and agents of justice in their communities. Across all programs and fields of study, the College is fiercely committed to and passionate about providing student-centric education and individualized attention and support to ensure our students succeed.
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