Accounting
at Mount Aloysius College
Bachelor’s Degree
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. 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.
We emphasize real-world experience – all students have the opportunity to volunteer with our on-campus tax preparation site with the VITA program, and participate in internships at area accounting firms.
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
Learn more about the Mount’s VITA Program, which gives students real tax preparation experience while also serving the local community!
Courses Designed to Prepare You for Your Career
The Mount’s accounting program is designed to not only provide you with the knowledge and skills to help you be successful in future jobs, but to help you explore your passions and expand your horizons. Check out more information about the opportunities available to you.
Quick Facts About the Accounting Program at Mount Aloysius
- Bachelor’s degree program (4 years to complete)
- Minor available
- Student-faculty ratio 12:1
- 98% job placement rate
- Evening classes offered
- A fully accredited program through ACBSP
Accounting students are able to tailor their education via our business-related minors. Students can declare a minor in:
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Sports Management
- Supply Chain Management
Learn more about these minors and check out the full list on our catalog!
Mountie accounting majors have found successful careers at:
- Sheetz Corporate
- Schneider Downs
- Forvis Mazars US
- Ruzomberka Holland Smith, Inc.
- Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
- C&N Bank
Internships offer Mountie accounting majors unique opportunities to learn in the field and to gain real-world experience in the aspects of business they’re really interested in. An internship offers real-world exposure to business operations, allowing students to apply the skills they’ve learned in the classroom and network for their future careers. Many of our students receive job offers as a direct result of their internships.
Recent internship locations include:
- Wessel and Co.
- Freed Maxick CPAs
- S.R. Snodgrass
- Central PA Scholarship Fund
- Sickler, Tarpey, & Associates
- Sheetz Corporate
- YHB CPAs & Consultants
Students graduating with a bachelor of science degree with a major in accounting will:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate for the business environment;
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills suitable for working in collaborative settings;
- Solve problems requiring quantitative and/or qualitative analysis;
- Develop a comprehensive foundation in the concepts and practices of the core areas of business;
- Analyze business or organizational situations using ethical approaches to decision making;
- Demonstrate career readiness through experiential learning;
- Apply the appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; and
- Demonstrate a firm understanding of the functional areas of accounting.
Meet the Faculty & Staff
Jodi Blubaugh
Associate Professor of Business Administration, Internship Coordinator
John Brooks
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Cathleen Golden
Associate Dean of Continuing Education & Strategic Partnerships, Professor & Chairperson - Business Department
Justin Houseknecht
Assistant Professor of Business Administration, MBA Coordinator
Christopher Mingyar
Assistant Professor of Accounting and Business Administration
Accreditation & Program Resources
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a specialized accreditation association that reviews the quality and integrity of business degree programs. ACBSP accredits accounting, business, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree levels worldwide.
- ACBSP offers an accreditation process uniquely focused on teaching excellence and student outcomes. Because the council believes ACBSP success is driven by the success of its members, ACBSP officers and members align those programs and the accreditation process to meet the individual needs of each member.
- ACBSP promotes continuous improvement and recognizes excellence in the accreditation of business education programs around the world.
- ACBSP acknowledges the importance of scholarly research and inquiry and believes that such activities facilitate improved teaching. ACBSP encourages faculty involvement within the contemporary business world to enhance the quality of classroom instruction and to contribute to student learning.
Operations and Support Results (ACBSP Standard 7.1b)
ACBSP Accredited Programs – Student Achievement Data for the Last Five Academic Years
Please click to review detailed enrollment, retention, and graduation data for the Accounting program.
Affordable Tuition
Make an investment in your future with a quality, career-focused education at an affordable rate. Plus, check out our scholarships and institutional aid opportunities–99% of Mountie students receive some form of financial aid!
Questions?
Our admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have!
Email: admissions@mtaloy.edu
Phone: 814-886-6383