This degree provides an ideal choice for students seeking an advanced degree with an accounting emphasis or desiring to obtain the 150 semester hours of coursework required to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

We were the first accounting program at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to receive the prestigious accreditation of AACSB International. This recognition provides evidence of the Department’s focus on maintaining highly-qualified faculty and high standards in student learning. Graduates of the Accounting Department regularly complete requirements for professional certifications such as the CPA and the CMA. In fact, the Accounting program is one of the largest producers of African-American Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the nation.

Each year, our accounting majors are recruited by the Big Four accounting firms as well as national and regional accounting firms, Fortune 500 companies, industrial firms, and large governmental agencies. These companies also offer an abundance of opportunities for summer internships.