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Popular SearchesAccounting AcademicsOverview How can you tell if a business might be profitable during an economic recession? Where can people take advantage of tax laws to save money? How do accountants make sense of financial data in real time? If you want to understand the story behind the numbers, look into an accounting degree from St. Norbert College. Accountants play a critical role in analyzing and reporting financial information to foster success in all types of organizations.
Credential Type
B.B.A.
Credits Required
74–128
Offered As
Major
Academic paths When you study accounting at SNC, you learn how to develop the business insights, management skills and solid ethics that are vital to the practice of accounting in a global marketplace.
We offer a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting. You can also take additional courses to qualify for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. We’re ranked 35 of 272 nationally (for similar programs) based on the high first-time pass rates of alumni who take the CPA exam.
*Courses Checklist:
ACCT 305 Accounting Information Systems (spring)
ACCT 315 Managerial Cost Accounting (fall)
ACCT 316 Advanced Managerial Accounting (2cr; spring)
ACCT 319 Federal Income Tax (fall)
ACCT 320 Accounting for Government and Not-For-Profit (2cr)
ACCT 321 Advanced Tax (2cr; spring)
ACCT 325 Intermediate Accounting 1 (fall)
ACCT 326 Intermediate Accounting 2 (spring)
BUAD 228 Statistics for Business and Economics
BUAD 270 Marketing Concepts and Issues
BUAD 485 Strategic Management Seminar
ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics
DATA 101 Data Analytics and Information Systems
MATH 128 Introductory Statistics for Business or MATH 221 Intro to Statistics with R
Optional Electives
ACCT 289 Accounting Special Topics (2 or 4 cr)
ACCT 300 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (4 cr; spring)
ACCT 495 Public Accounting Internship (8 cr)* Instructor permission only
*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.
Featured faculty If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.
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Kelli Barta '24“When I got to SNC and took my first accounting class. [My professor] inspired me to stick with it, and it turned out I really loved it.”
Kelli Barta '24
Career outcomes In a competitive job market, demand for accountants continues to grow. Your analytical thinking, ethical decision-making, and grasp on complex financial information can change the course of business. SNC accounting alumni have held the following positions:
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Business systems analyst
- Financial management system programmer
- Senior supply chain manager
- Tax consultant
Graduate studies Some of our accounting majors go on to earn advanced degrees in accounting or a related field, such as law. With SNC's help in preparation and placement, our alumni have attended graduate school at the following institutions, among others:
- Creighton University School of Law
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Western Michigan University
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