Anderson University

What you'll study

The curriculum covers core accounting topics and supporting business subjects. Specific areas named in the program description include:

• Taxation
• Auditing
• Accounting information systems
• Inventory planning
• Statistics
• Microeconomics and macroeconomics
• The Uniform Commercial Code
• Financial management
• International business

Entry requirements

No prior degree is required to enroll. Transcript submission requirements depend on transfer credit amount: applicants with more than 24 transfer credit hours must provide official 2- and 4-year school transcripts; applicants with fewer than 24 transfer credit hours must submit official 2- and 4-year school transcripts plus official high school or GED transcripts. The application deadline is two weeks before a term start date.

Career prospects

The program is pitched toward students preparing for roles such as financial advisor, public auditor, staff accountant, corporate entertainment accountant, or environmental compliance analyst. The online concentration is also described as preparation for graduate business study such as an MBA. The program notes that job placement and internship opportunities are not guaranteed and that employment and salary outcomes vary by location, industry and individual qualifications.

Scholarships & funding angle

Information on tuition, fees and financial aid is referenced on the institution's admission and tuition pages; prospective students should consult those resources and the university's scholarships and financial aid office. Note that internship availability and funded opportunities may depend on program partnerships and student qualifications.