Wright State University

What you'll study

Core accounting coursework covers fundamental and professional topics. Key course areas explicitly included in the program are:

• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Accounting Information Systems

The program also directs students to the university Academic Catalog for full degree requirements and the business core course list. Faculty-led projects and classroom learning are supplemented by applied accounting projects with local organizations.

Entry requirements

Prospective students must review and meet the university admission requirements and submit the standard admission application, indicating an accountancy major when prompted. Current Wright State students who wish to change to accountancy should submit a Major/Minor Change Request through WINGS (Student Academics). Undecided students are advised to consult their academic advisor about declaring accountancy.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of roles and employers. Typical job titles held by alumni include staff accountant, staff auditor, tax staff, internal auditor, budget analyst, cost accountant, supervisor, controller, treasurer, partner, CFO and CEO; roles also include systems designer and forensic accountant. Employers named by the program include public accounting firms, corporations and government agencies such as Aileron; Auditor of the State of Ohio; Barnes Dennig; BDO; Brady Ware; CareSource; Cintas; Crowe Horwath; Deloitte; Ernst and Young; Internal Revenue Service; KPMG; Oracle; Plante Moran; PricewaterhouseCoopers; RSM; Wright-Patterson Air Force Base; and others. The program highlights strong internship and job placement connections with local employers and alumni.

Scholarships & funding angle

Wright State indicates there are scholarships and assistantship opportunities available for international students and university-wide financial aid options; the University Center of International Education (UCIE) lists scholarship opportunities for eligible international students. Students should consult the financial aid office, UCIE and departmental resources for current funding options. The program also promotes experiential supports such as job fairs, the John Talbott Accounting Leadership Program, Beta Alpha Psi, the accounting club and internship notices from faculty and the Career Center.