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B.S. in Accounting

Program Overview

Accounting is the information backbone of any business and is critical for the successful management of any organization. UNC Charlotte’s AACSB-accredited accounting programs leverage established relationships within the Charlotte accounting community and have an active recruiting pipeline to the Big 4 accounting firms, top local, regional and national firms, leading corporations and financial institutions.

Belk College of Business

Program Contact

Scott Vandervelde

Department Chair and Professor,

svander4@charlotte.edu

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Accounting, B.S. at a Glance

Students who apply for this major and are accepted into the Belk College of Business are initially classified as Pre-Accounting (PACC) majors. Students interested in pursuing a major in Accounting should seek admission to the Pre-Accounting program to ensure appropriate advising and support. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 and earn at least a grade of C in all required progression courses to declare an upper-level major in Accounting. Once enrolled at UNC Charlotte, students may attempt each progression course a maximum of two times.

Delivery
On-Campus
Credit Hours
120 Credit Hours

Why study Accounting?

Foundational Knowledge

Accounting provides a solid understanding of financial principles, which is crucial for anyone looking to pursue a career in business. It’s the language of business, helping individuals comprehend how money flows in and out of a company.

Career Opportunities

Accounting is a versatile field with a wide range of career paths. Whether you want to work in public accounting, private industry, government, or even start your own business, accounting skills are in demand.

Analytical Skills

Accounting involves analyzing financial data to make informed business decisions. This enhances critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, which are valuable skills in any profession.

student support

Niblock Student Center

From the beginning of your undergraduate career until graduation, the Niblock Student Center is designed to help you achieve academic and professional success. It provides comprehensive and transformative support for Belk College of Business undergraduate students in order to help students discover, develop and move toward their academic and career destination.

Finance + Accounting, B.S.B.A.

With foundational knowledge in both finance and accounting principles, you’ll be in high demand across a wide range of employers. You’ll gain advanced quantitative and analytical skills as well as hone your critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities in a bigger-picture way.

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Accreditation

UNC Charlotte was the first university in the Charlotte region to earn accreditation by AACSB International, and has now held that distinction for more than 30 years. UNC Charlotte is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

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