The Bachelor of Science in Accounting prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to record, organize, and understand the financial information of a business.

The program is designed to not only equip students with the necessary accounting knowledge but to teach practical skills.  Students’ learning experiences are grounded in practice so that they master the application of professional accounting concepts and standards for financial reporting and ethical decision making.  Students acquire analytical skills and the necessary software tools to help them succeed as accounting professionals.

Upon graduation, students are prepared for entry-level professional positions in public, private, or government accounting. Within these industries, accountants work in various fields and functions such as auditing, consulting, controllership, budget analysis, information technology, forensic accounting, or financial analysis. Continued study may include a master's and/or doctoral degree in general accounting, taxation, forensic accounting, compliance, controlling, analytics, risk management, law, or general business.

In addition, the program helps students prepare for professional certificates and licenses such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), as well as the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Professional (GRCP) certification.

Once matriculated at NJCU, transfer students must complete at least 30 credits at NJCU to satisfy the university’s residency requirement. Students must also maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better in courses taken in the School of Business. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in each School of Business course (ACCT, BUSI, ECON, FINC, MGMT, MKTG) used in fulfillment of a graduation requirement.

* Students must earn a C or better in all Business courses 

School of Business; Core Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes:

C_PLO1: Students will compose clear and concise forms of written communications to effectively convey ideas and information associated with business topics.

C_PLO2: Students will communicate business concepts effectively through oral presentations.

C_PLO3 Students will identify ethical issues and understand the implications of social responsibility for sustainable business practices.

C_PLO4: Students will evaluate information and apply critical thinking skills to identify solutions and inform business decisions.

C_PLO5: Students will utilize technology, apply quantitative methods, and interpret data to solve business problems.

C_PLO6: Students will be able to integrate knowledge of core business concepts and collaborate productively as part of a team.

C_PLO7: Students will work effectively in a diverse environment and understand how global and cultural issues affect the organization and its stakeholders.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program will learn new skills and expand upon these Core Program Level Student Learning Outcomes through appropriate coursework.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting, students will be able to:

PLO 1: Apply professional accounting concepts and standards for financial reporting and ethical decision making.

PLO 2: Effectively employ business software utilized by accounting professionals.