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Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Excel in the language of business.
Prepare for a career as a CPA, CMA, controller, tax specialist, or governmental accountant with our comprehensive Accounting major. Our curriculum equips you to confidently sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam and lays the foundation for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), our program combines rigorous academics with real-world experience. Learn from experienced faculty, engage in practical business scenarios, and master accounting principles while building strong ethical and leadership skills.
Grounded in our Lasallian Catholic heritage, Saint Mary’s emphasizes ethical decision-making, service, and leadership — preparing you for success in your career and community.
Start your journey in accounting today and gain the skills, experience, and guidance to become a confident professional shaping the business world.
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Program Highlights
- Our program serves as a stepping stone to the nationally-recognized Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, the gold standard for accounting professionals.
- Our program prepares you to confidently sit for the internationally-recognized Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam, setting the stage for a successful career trajectory.
- Saint Mary’s Accounting major is accredited by the prestigious International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), underscoring our commitment to excellence and best practices in business education.
- Personalize your journey with 19 different minors. Learn more.
- At Saint Mary’s, general education isn’t just a box to check — it’s a chance to grow in class and life. Learn more here.
What You'll Learn
- Fundamental business concepts, theories, and practices
- Business environmental factors at domestic and global levels
- Legal and ethical business principles; applications of business decision-making
- Business-related quantitative methods and tools to aid decision-making
- Business concepts/functions and interrelated associations between functional areas
- Effectively work with diverse colleagues in team situations
One accounting class changed everything
Allison Ciero fell for Saint Mary’s at first visit and dove into student life. A freshman accounting class inspired her to double major, and she’s now pursuing her M.S. in Accounting, her CPA, and a career at an accounting firm.
Admissions
Your journey towards a brighter future starts here. Whether you’re a high school graduate starting your college search — or a transfer student eager to find the perfect fit — Saint Mary’s is committed to helping you find your place in the world.
Course Catalog
“I chose Saint Mary’s for its vibrant community, its values, and the opportunity to grow as a person through education, athletics, and my involvement on campus.”
– Taryn Dornseif, Class of 2026
Careers that look to the future.
The demand for highly competent and qualified accountants is rising due to globalization, an evolving digital world, and complex regulatory requirements — from corporations, public accounting firms, and nonprofit organizations. An accountant's median annual salary is $77,250 with over 81,00 new jobs expected between 2021 to 2031.1
Accountant or auditor
$77,250Budget Analyst
$79,940Loan Officer
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1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Accountants and Auditors at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm (visited Aug. 10, 2023).