University of La Verne

What you'll study

The curriculum normally combines general education and business core courses with progressively specialized accounting topics. Typical study areas include financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation principles, auditing concepts, accounting information systems and business law. Course formats mix lectures, case analyses, problem sets and team projects to develop technical competence and communication skills.

Entry requirements

Admissions expect a high-school diploma or equivalent with satisfactory academic preparation in math and English. Applicants often submit transcripts and standardized test scores where required; some programs may request a personal statement or evidence of quantitative readiness. Transfer applicants need official college transcripts and completion of prerequisite general education or introductory business courses as specified by the institution.

Career prospects

Graduates typically enter roles such as staff accountant, tax associate, internal audit assistant, or financial analyst in public accounting firms, corporations, government agencies and non-profits. Many students use the degree as a pathway to professional certifications (for example, CPA) or to graduate study in accounting, taxation or business.

Scholarships & funding angle

Students should explore institution-wide scholarships, departmental awards for accounting or business majors, merit-based aid and need-based campus resources. Additional funding sources include external scholarships from professional accounting societies, employer tuition assistance for part-time students, and paid internships that offset study costs while providing practical experience.