A Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting provides a strong foundation for careers in many aspects of business. Accountants create order and meaning out of data, manage information systems and work cross-functionally to accomplish goals.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting provides a strong foundation for careers in many aspects of business. Accountants create order and meaning out of data, manage information systems and work cross-functionally to accomplish goals. Accountants articulate and analyze economic activities to help organizations predict future results, allocate resources, and make decisions that drive long-term viability.
Graduates of the BS in Accounting degree program flourish in a variety of occupations throughout organizations. Accountants work with financial and non-financial data interpreting quantitative and qualitative information, solving problems, and effectively communicating analysis and solutions to all levels in an organization. These skills lead to careers such as:
Staff Accountant
External Auditor
Financial Analyst
Internal Auditor
Cost Accountant
Tax Accountant
Fixed Asset Accountant
Treasurer
Budget Analyst
Controller
Project Accountant
Administrator
Chief Financial Officer
Entrepreneur
Accounting degree program student outcomes
On completion of the accounting program, BS in Accounting degree graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of accounting theory, assumptions, procedures, limitations and economic consequences
Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical implications of accounting decisions and policies
Accurately complete technical calculations using financial and non-financial information to support stakeholder decision making
Prepare financial statements and reports using relevant standards and procedures
Critically analyze financial reports, information, stakeholder perspectives and the general business environment to evaluate economic impacts across functions within an organization
Create oral and written recommendations to managers involved in short- and long-term decision-making, based on accounting information
Metropolitan State was established in 1971, and now serves more than 10,500 students in the metropolitan area as we approach our fiftieth anniversary.
Metropolitan State is a fully accredited, comprehensive university and a member of the Minnesota State higher education system. CollegeNet’s 2022 Social Mobility Index.
Measuring colleges’ and universities’ success in elevating students from low income strata into the middle class by five years after graduation, ranks us twenty-second in the nation (in the top 1.6 percent), and first in Minnesota.
With more than 50 undergraduate programs and more than 25 graduate programs, including our unique individualized studies programs where students design their own bachelor's or master's programs, Metropolitan State offers in-demand degrees to help you get where you want to go!
Regardless of where you are in your life and educational journey, Metropolitan State is committed to helping you succeed on your journey of lifelong learning!
University Mission Statement
Metropolitan State University is a comprehensive urban university committed to meeting the higher education needs of the Twin Cities and greater metropolitan population.
The university will provide accessible, high-quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education to the citizens and communities of the metropolitan area, with continued emphasis on underserved groups, including adults and communities of color.
Within the context of lifelong learning, the university will build on its national reputation for innovative student-centered programs that enable students from diverse backgrounds achieve their educational goals.
The university is committed to academic excellence and community partnerships through curriculum, teaching, scholarship and services designed to support an urban mission.
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