UMass Boston

Accounting BS

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Gain financial expertise and analytical skills to excel in accounting.

The Accounting BS provides you with a strong foundation in financial principles, reporting, and compliance. Learn from experienced faculty and industry professionals as you build technical expertise, ethical judgment, and problem-solving skills. These essential abilities will prepare you for a successful accounting career in corporate, government, nonprofit, or public accounting.

In this program, you will

  • Build a strong foundation in financial and managerial accounting, taxation, and auditing
  • Develop critical thinking and analytical skills to interpret financial data and make informed business decisions
  • Gain hands-on experience through case studies, simulations, and real-world applications

Career Possibilities

An Accounting degree prepares you for careers in financial reporting, auditing, tax planning, and more. This program opens doors to a variety of opportunities, from becoming a CPA to advancing in corporate finance.

Step into roles like these:

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Tax Specialist
  • Budget Analyst

Plan Your Education

How to Apply

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Financing Your Education

Become a Beacon and pursue your passion in UMass Boston’s diverse, supportive environment. Many students across our 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs receive financial aid—providing access to an education that’s exceptional and affordable. Click below to learn more about financial aid opportunities and deadlines.

Financial Aid Deadlines & Application Process

Scholarships for First-Year & Transfer Students

Deadlines & Cost

Early action deadline: November 1; Regular Decision Deadline: June 15

Financing Your Education

Become a Beacon and pursue your passion in UMass Boston’s diverse, supportive environment. Many students across our 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs receive financial aid—providing access to an education that’s exceptional and affordable. Click below to learn more about financial aid opportunities and deadlines.

Financial Aid Deadlines & Application Process 

Scholarships for First-Year & Transfer Students

For additional information regarding tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar’s Office or send an email to Bursar@umb.edu.

Curriculum

Business Foundation Courses (9 Credits)

  • MSIS 110 - Introduction to Computers and Information Systems 3 Credits
  • MSIS 212 - Managerial Decision Making 3 Credits
  • MSIS 111L - Managerial Statistics 3 Credits
    or
  • ECON 205 - Statistical Methods 3 Credits
    or
  • MATH 125 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
    or
  • PSYCH 370 - Statistics 3 Credits
    or
  • SOCIOL 350 - Social Statistics 3 Credits

Management Core Courses (24 Credits)

  • AF 210 - Financial Accounting 3 Credits
  • AF 211 - Managerial Accounting 3 Credits
  • AF 301 - Introduction to Financial Management 3 Credits
  • MGT 303 - Managing Organizations 3 Credits
  • MGT 330 - Business Environments and Public Policy 3 Credits
  • MGT 331 - Managerial Ethics and Social Issues 3 Credits
  • MKT 301 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
  • MSIS 301 - Operations Management 3 Credits

Accounting Core Courses (18 Credits)

  • AF 310 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credits
  • AF 311 - Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credits
  • AF 315 - Accounting Information Systems 3 Credits
  • AF 363 - Cost Accounting 3 Credits
  • AF 450 - Federal Taxation I 3 Credits
  • AF 470 - Financial Auditing 3 Credits

Elective (3 Credits)
Take one course from the list below.

  • AF 330 - Business Law 3 Credits
  • AF 451 - Federal Taxation II 3 Credits
  • AF 478 - Special Topics in Finance 3 Credits
  • AF 480 - Accounting Internship 3 Credits
  • AF 488 - Independent Study 1-3 Credit(s)

Capstone (3 Credits)

  • MGT 490 - Strategic Management 3 Credits

Graduation Requirements

Degree Requirements

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements for more information.

University Requirements

College of Management Requirements for Bachelor of Science

Major Requirements

Complete 57 credits from 19 courses including three business foundation courses, eight management core courses, seven accounting courses, and one capstone.

MAP Program: Students must complete the Management Achievement Program (MAP) as part of the major.

Pass/fail: No courses taken pass/fail may be applied toward the major.
Residency: At least six courses for the management core must be completed at UMass Boston.

Contact

College of Management Undergraduate Programs
McCormack Hall, 5th Floor, Room 610
(617) 287-7760
upo@umb.edu

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