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Accounting, B.S.

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Accounting Undergraduate - department

Overview

Requirements

Majors

Concentrations

Program Title

Accounting, B.S.

Program Code

BS_ACCT_N

Department(s)

Accounting Undergraduate - department

College/School

School of Business

Program Level

Undergraduate

Program Description

Mercy University's B.S. in Accounting, with tracks like General Accounting (Financial, Taxation, Data Analytics) and Public Accounting, teaches core accounting principles, business concepts, ethics, and real-world application through VITA tax assistance and consulting projects. The 120-credit program, led by highly accomplished Accounting professionals, emphasizes hands-on learning, executive faculty, and pathways to advanced study. 

Program Information

Note(s)

*course, course, course, course, course and course/course or course are Prerequisites for the major and must be used to fulfill general education requirements.

**course is mandatory for Freshman undergraduates in the Fall or Spring semester (for all Business Professionals). Not required of Business Honors Students.

**course is mandatory for Freshman undergraduates in the Fall semester (for all Business Professionals). Not required of Business Honors Students.

The College’s 15-credit residency requirement in the major concentration of General Accounting must be met with 12 credits in Accounting (ACCT) courses numbered 250 or higher, excluding course and course, plus course Strategic Management (senior-level capstone course).

The major concentration in General Accounting meets the educational requirements for candidates applying to take the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Examination. The major concentration in General Accounting does not meet the educational requirements for candidates applying to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination.