Overview

The James Benjamin Department of Accounting regularly earns national recognition and is among the top 10 programs in the nation in multiple rankings, including The Public Accounting Report. This recognition is based on the department’s efforts to deliver the highest quality instruction using relevant curricula, provide meaningful intellectual contributions through research and offer service to the university, profession and the public.

We offer several undergraduate majors and graduate degree programs:

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
• Masters of Science in Accounting
• Ph.D. in Business Administration – Accounting

Focus on Leadership
Our bachelors and masters programs prepare students to become ethical leaders in a profession that is characterized by continuous change. These programs help students develop technical competence, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, technological expertise and global awareness.

Preparing Accounting Scholars
Our Ph.D. program supports the development of accounting scholars who make contributions in education and teaching at leading universities. The program prepares student for the varied responsibilities of academic careers or other positions requiring research and analytic skills.