Bachelor of Science
Eighty percent of Oakland University’s accounting majors have accounting jobs waiting for them when they graduate, and 95 percent have accounting jobs or graduate-school placements within a year. Those figures sum up the return on your investment in an Oakland University accounting degree. You’ll develop outstanding skills, real-world experience and the professional refinement to get your accounting career off to a fast start. And our accounting degree provides you with a holistic business perspective that equips you to provide strategic input and advance into leadership roles. That’s another reason so many of our graduates go directly into accounting jobs: Employers know you’ll be prepared to contribute on day one, and for years to come.
Eighty percent of Oakland University’s accounting majors have accounting jobs waiting for them when they graduate, and 95 percent have accounting jobs or graduate-school placements within a year. Those figures sum up the return on your investment in an Oakland University accounting degree. You’ll develop outstanding skills, real-world experience and the professional refinement to get your accounting career off to a fast start. And our accounting degree provides you with a holistic business perspective that equips you to provide strategic input and advance into leadership roles. That’s another reason so many of our graduates go directly into accounting jobs: Employers know you’ll be prepared to contribute on day one, and for years to come.
Our accounting degree pairs advanced academic preparation with hands-on experience, empowering you to rise quickly in your accounting career. You’ll develop a comprehensive skill set that lays the foundation for future managerial and executive roles.
Our accounting majors stand out in the job market for more than their spreadsheet skills. At Oakland University you’ll also learn to exhibit professional qualities that impress potential employers. You’ll have dozens of opportunities to meet employers on campus. In addition, the accounting degree includes dedicated coursework focused on resume writing, interview techniques, business etiquette, job search skills, money management and many other aspects of career goal-setting and development.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects above-average growth for accounting jobs over the next decade. An accounting degree can put you on a long-term career trajectory that leads to upper management positions. You may start your accounting career in areas such as:
The accounting major centers on required coursework in cost accounting, financial accounting, managerial accounting and information systems. You can personalize the accounting degree with electives such as: