Degrees type: Bachelor

Main Campus

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
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Mountie Spotlight

Broadcasting the Future

Marin Granteed spoke to business students about her work with human resources at Verizon Wireless to give them a taste of the professional world.

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Athletics, Eh?

Jake Wyatt is spreading Mountie experiences and skills internationally by working with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment in Toronto!

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Communicating at Casino Night

Many people may think accountants are stuck in the same room all day, but MAC accounting and business students find opportunities to go out and engage with employers!

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Volunteering with VITA

MAC’s accounting professors and students help taxpayers file their tax returns free of charge through the VITA program!

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

It’s a field with a lot of job security and a lot of opportunities.

Mark Saxman
Class of 2013, Senior Auditor at BNY Mellon

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7373 Admiral Peary Highway
Cresson, PA 16630