University of Nebraska, Omaha

What you'll study

Students take foundation business courses alongside accounting-focused classes. Coursework emphasizes financial accounting, managerial accounting, principles of taxation, auditing concepts, and accounting information systems. Instruction balances conceptual frameworks, problem-solving using real company data, and ethical and regulatory context for accounting practice.

Entry requirements

Admission requires completion of secondary education or equivalent and meeting the university's undergraduate admission standards. Applicants benefit from prior coursework in mathematics and business-related subjects; programmes commonly expect competence in college preparatory math. Transfer students should review credit-equivalency for introductory business and accounting courses.

Career prospects

Graduates typically enter roles such as staff accountant, accounts payable/receivable analyst, tax associate, or accounting technician in public accounting firms, corporate finance departments, government, and nonprofit organisations. The programme also provides a foundation for pursuing professional credentials (for example, CPA education requirements) or graduate study in accounting or business.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students should explore institutional merit and need-based scholarships, department awards for accounting students, and external scholarships offered by professional accounting bodies and civic organisations. Part-time work in campus finance offices, internships with local firms, and cooperative education opportunities can also help offset costs while providing relevant experience.