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  • Program Type
    Major, Minor
  • Degrees Offered
    B.S.
  • School
    Gary Tharaldson School of Business
Undergraduate Programs

Prepare to support the financial health of individuals and organizations with the heart of a servant leader when you enroll in the University of Mary's Bachelor of Science in Accounting program.

Need an Online or Evening Option?

You can earn your bachelor’s in accounting entirely online, in-person one evening a week, or a blend of both.

Online & Evening BS in Accounting

What You’ll Learn

Colleges of Distinction Business Seal

Mary’s accounting program offers an accelerated curriculum infused with Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine values that enables you to begin a business master’s degree and prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in less time than traditional programs at other universities. 

Graduate in 2.6 Years and Earn a MBA in 4

Graduate with a bachelor's degree in accounting in as little as 2.6 years – and then begin an MBA through Year-Round Campus.  

Prepare for Certification as a CPA

University of Mary’s undergraduate accounting major prepares students for the content on the CPA Exam. The major can be combined with a second major, a minor, a graduate degree, or additional courses to help students prepare for the CPA exam.

Embrace Transformation

Combine world-class technical education in accounting principles and techniques with formation and education designed to help you embrace human flourishing

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Careers & Outcomes

Employment Trends

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the demand for accountants and auditors to grow as fast as the average for all occupations. Demand will be closely tied to the health of the overall economy. As the economy grows, more accounting professionals will be needed.

Accountants with a professional recognition, especially as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), will have the best career prospects, as will those with advanced degrees. 

Career Paths

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Personal Financial Advisor
  • Actuary
  • Cost Estimator
  • Budget Analyst
  • Chief Financial Officer 
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Your Accounting Degree: Tuition-Free

Accounting students can apply to be a part of the University of Mary’s tuition-free Accounting Academy. This year-round program offers students a path to completing their bachelor’s degree in 2.6 years and master’s degree in 4 years. Learn more about our innovative accounting academy!

The thing I liked the most about the accounting program was the professors. I firmly believe that the accounting department at the University of Mary is one of the best which could possibly be put together. The professors are not only incredibly knowledgeable regarding the material, but also are virtuous and generous individuals.

Joseph Schroettner, ’25

Featured Faculty

Robert J. Dosch, PhD

Professor of Accounting, Chair of GTSB Traditional Undergraduate Programs, Fellow in Catholic Studies

I completed my undergraduate studies at Moorhead State University (Moorhead, MN) and my graduate studies at the University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business. I have held faculty positions at Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL), the University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, ND), and the University of Mary. I have been at the University of Mary since August 2017. My primary area for teaching is accounting at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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