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Accounting
A variety of accounting programs
If you’re a math- and business-minded Lumberjack looking for a rewarding and challenging career, accounting might be for you. A degree in accounting will qualify you to work in a variety of public accounting positions in nearly any industry – from government and nonprofit organizations to financial institutions and large corporations.
Get on the C.P.A. fast track
Becoming a Certified Public Accountant will make your degree even more valuable. Fortunately, SFA can put you on the fast track to earning your C.P.A. license. Rusche College of Business offers a five-year program that combines the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with a Master of Professional Accountancy degree – and prepares you to take the C.P.A. exam. This program is one of just a handful of five-year combined programs in Texas.
Degrees and Minors
B.B.A./M.P.A. in Accounting: Five-year program
One of only a few integrated B.B.A./M.P.A. programs in Texas, our five-year program leads to a Master of Professional Accountancy degree. The program allows you to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree at the same time.
*See Undergraduate Bulletin for additional details, guidelines and requirements.
Master of Professional Accountancy
Our stand-alone M.P.A. is the best option for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to meet the requirements for the C.P.A. exam while earning a graduate degree.
B.B.A. in Accounting
The B.B.A. in accounting is an excellent option for students interested in careers in non-public accounting.
*See Online Bulletin for additional details, guidelines and requirements
Minor in Accounting
A minor in accounting consists of 18 required credit hours, at least 6 in advanced accounting courses.
*See Undergraduate Bulletin for additional details, guidelines and requirements
Accounting student organizations
Want to get to know your fellow accountants? Try the Accounting Club, which is open to all students who want to learn more about accounting and network with professionals in the field.
Upperclass and graduate students who have displayed high scholastic achievement may be eligible for Beta Alpha Psi, the accounting honor society. Interested students should ask the Epsilon Mu Chapter advisor.
