Undergraduate Extended Campus Areas of Study B.A. Accounting

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B.A. Accounting

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FAST FACTS: B.A. Accounting

Curriculum prepares student to take CPA or CMA exams
Prior Learning Assessments and CLEP test credits allowed
Blended format of online and Adobe Connect classes, with select on-campus classes in Duluth and St. Paul
Accelerated eight-week terms; complete the program in fewer than three years (no transfer credits) or fewer than two years (with transfer credits)*
128 credits to graduate, or 150 credits for the CPA track

Tuition: $415/credit*

* Tuition rates are for the 2016-17 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on transfer credits and individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change.

Master the language of numbers

Accountants are vital to the success of any business, large or small. An accountant performs traditional auditing services, but also may offer financial, strategic and tax advice to people and corporations; implement and develop advanced accounting software; or investigate and detect fraud and other criminal misconduct.

Accelerated curriculum lets you finish your degree faster

All classes are offered in an accelerated format, with eight-week terms instead of the usual 16-week semesters. Many students enroll in two classes at a time and attend class year-round. This allows you to complete your degree in fewer than three years, depending on transfer credits and other prior learning.

Classes also are scheduled in the evening or online, making it easier to find balance in your work, family and school obligations.

Higher than average CPA exam pass rates

Our B.A. in Accounting program prepares students, and prepares them well, to sit for the CPA exam. In 2012, of all the exam sections taken by the 17 St. Scholastica students, 79.1% of those sections were passed and completed, compared with the average pass rate of 49% (Sources: 2012 NASBA report and MNCPA).

Career outlook

Employment growth in the accounting field is expected to remain strong for the next decade. Accountants are critical to the success of businesses, corporations, government agencies and non-profit organizations worldwide. Through their ability to prepare, analyze, interpret and use financial information in the process of business decision-making, accountants are highly-valued business professionals.

The Bachelor of Arts in Accounting curriculum at St. Scholastica prepares students to take the CPA or CMA examinations, and includes core business courses to understand how an accountant fits into the broader picture at an organization.

Format

The B.A. Accounting program is offered in a blended format of online courses and virtual classroom sessions delivered via Blackboard and Adobe Connect. Faculty teach courses on a rotating schedule at our Duluth and St. Paul campuses with students from other locations joining via Adobe Connect. All classes can be done virtually and no in-class sessions are required.