Bachelor's in Accounting
The University of Bridgeport's Bachelor of Science in Accounting helps you take the first step in creating a long, successful career.
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Program Overview
The University of Bridgeport’s Accounting program provides you with an in-depth understanding of the essential role of accounting in business processes and the skills necessary to analyze financial information. Diverse elective course offerings can be chosen to tailor your degree to your career goals and interests, whether you plan to pursue graduate studies, work in a particular specialty of accounting, or prepare for the Certified Public Accountant exam. We also connect students with valuable opportunities to gain practical experience, including participation in volunteer programs sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service.
Program Core Courses
The Accounting curriculum is designed to offer a broad foundation in accounting and the measurement of economic data. We provide multidisciplinary course options that enable you to explore the global aspects of accounting and taxation, as well as prepare for advanced studies in graduate school. The Accounting program requires students to complete 120 credit hours prior to graduation, 66 of which will be in your program core.
- Principles of Accounting I
- Principles of Accounting II
- Managerial/Cost Accounting
- Financial Accounting Systems
- Intermediate Accounting I
- Taxation of Individuals
- Computer Concepts
- Statistics
- Applied Statistics
- Introduction to Credit Account
- Information Security (CAIS)
- Managerial Finance
- Investment Principles
- Multinational Finance
- Business Law I
- Operations Management
- Multicultural Management
- Taxation of Entities
- Business Policy and Strategy
- Principles of Marketing
- Multinational Marketing
- Senior Project/Internship
Potential Careers
Auditor
Actuary/Underwriter
Chief Financial Officer
Controller
Corporate Accountant
Financial Advisor
Fraud Examiner
Potential Internship Sites
Accounting firms
Audit, tax, and advisory firms
Banks
Insurance companies
Technology companies
90% of graduates are either employed in their field or attending graduate school within six months of graduation
Competitive Advantage
Obtaining your degree at the University of Bridgeport provides significant advantages you won’t find elsewhere. Our proximity to New York City offers incredible opportunities with major financial centers and corporations, and our vast network of connections is invaluable for internship and job placement. The diversity of our student body and faculty helps you gain a vitally important global perspective. Our professors are not only distinguished educators but also possess years of experience in the business world, imparting a unique blend of theory and practice that maximizes student knowledge and preparation. We are constantly updating our curriculum to reflect the ever-changing industry and creating the most innovative programs available—one of many reasons why our graduates are in high demand.
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