Degrees type: Bachelor
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An Accounting degree at Mount Aloysius College is specifically designed to prepare students for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination and career advancement immediately after graduation. Students gain real-world experience as they complete their study.
Many students take advantage of the 4+1 program enabling them to earn their MBA Degree in as little as 5 years, which also fulfills the 150 credit hours for the CPA.
A grounding in Accounting gives students an excellent foundation for advancement in a variety of careers including corporate leadership, general business, finance, law, law enforcement and government service.
Program Highlights
- Student-faculty ratio 12:1
- 98% job placement rate
- Evening classes offered
- Optional 5 year Undergrad/MBA completion route
- A fully accredited program
There are a wide variety of jobs available to accounting graduates. Some examples are:
- Public accountant
- Management accountant
- Government accountant
- Internal auditor
- External auditor
- Information technology auditor
- Financial adviser
- General accountant
- CPA
- Accounting professor
- Tax auditor
- Corporate leader
- ACCT 101 – Accounting Principles I 3 Credits
- ACCT 102 – Accounting Principles II 3 Credits
- ACCT 208 – Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credits
- ACCT 216 – Federal Income Taxation 3 Credits
- ACCT 231 – Cost Accounting 3 Credits
- ACCT 305 – Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credits
- ACCT 318 – Auditing 3 Credits
- ACCT 331 – Advanced Cost Accounting 3 Credits
- ACCT 345 – Accounting Internship 3-12 Credits (3 Credits Required)
- ACCT 405 – Intermediate Accounting III 3 Credits
- ACCT 415 – Government and Non-profit Accounting 3 Credits
- ACCT 416 – Taxation of Partnerships and Corporations 3 Credits
- BUS 490 – Business Integrative Seminar 3 Credits (satisfies core requirement)
MAC Internship Benefits:
- Real world accounting exposure
- Application of skills
- Networking for employment placement
Recent Internship Opportunities
- Ron Gallaher, DRS Technologies
- Rebecca Butler, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
For Intern Hosts
The average median wage for an accountant in the state of Pennsylvania is $72,000.*
*Bureau of Labor Statistics
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Accounting will:
- emphasize decision-making from an organizational perspective, integrating the traditional academic areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing;
- integrate business theory with business practice, bridging the gap between the classroom and the work place;
- develop analytical and interpersonal skills necessary for problem solving;
- learn how to manage business information, blending technological expertise with written and oral communication skills;
- develop the technical skills necessary to begin a career in professional accountancy;
- appreciate the impact of the liberal arts on social activity and business enterprise; and
- become academically prepared for graduate and further study.
Watch a video with Michael Shipman, a professor in the accounting department, talking about the possible applications of accounting.
Watch current students talk about their experiences as MAC business and accounting majors.
Watch a video with current student Mariya talking about her business internship.
Watch a video about the interdisciplinary community practicum course that is offered at the Mount.
Watch a video with Sandy Nypaver, a professor of science and mathematics, talking about pie charts.
Watch a video about what to expect when visiting Mount Aloysius.
Student Voices & Success Stories
- Jordan Roberts, Class 2012, Elliott Company
- Sarah Spauling, Class of 2016, PricewaterHouse Cooper
- Alex Mezza, Class of 2014, PNC Bank
- Michael Warner, Class of 2011, Guthrie, Belczyk, Associates PC
- Kyle Lawson, Class of 2013, KPMG
More Information
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) has awarded Mount Aloysius College accreditation of its Accounting Program.
Bachelor Degree Standard Field Tests
Associate Degree Standard Field Tests
- Forensic Accounting in Criminal Investigations Concentration
- Digital Forensics Investigation Concentration
Faculty & Staff
Jodi Blubaugh
Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Internship Coordinator
Cathleen Golden
Associate Dean of Continuing Education & Strategic Partnerships/Dept. Chair - Business Department
Christopher Mingyar
Assistant Professor of Accounting and Business Administration/Coordinator of Assessment & Accreditation for the Business Department
Michael Shipman, CPA
Assistant Professor for Accounting
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