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Accounting

Building a Future in Accounting

Earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting is an exciting step for students who enjoy working with numbers and solving real-world problems. This degree helps students build practical skills in budgeting, financial analysis, and decision-making, and provides knowledge on how money moves through businesses and organizations. Along the way, students will gain hands-on experience and confidence that can open doors to careers in finance, business, or even starting their own venture.





Available Majors, Minors, and Concentrations


Our mission is to prepare students for successful careers in the accounting industry by combining rigorous technical training with the professional competencies most valued by employers. Students develop essential skills such as teamwork, ethical decision-making, effective communication, and leadership. These skills will equip students with the confidence to enter the workforce.


In addition, students can gain practical, hands-on experience through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Through this program, they receive specialized training and may assist eligible community members in preparing federal and state tax returns. This experiential learning opportunity enhances technical expertise, builds confidence in working with clients, and fosters a commitment to meaningful community service.



Requirements

Accounting Major (63 credit hours)

The major in Accounting requires

  • 27 hours: Accounting fundamentals
  • 27 hours: Business administration
  • 6 hours: Economics
  • 3 hours: Management information systems
  • 3 hours: Applied calculus
Accounting Minor (18 credit hours)

The minor in Accounting requires 22 credit hours in the fundamentals of accounting, individual income tax preparation, and auditing.


Career Possibilities


  • Accounting Assistant
  • Accounts Receivable Manager
  • Auditor
  • Budget Analyst
  • Business Consultant
  • Certified Management Accountant
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Compliance Officer
  • Environmental Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Internal Auditor
  • Payroll Specialist
  • Public Accountant
  • Tax Examiner or Preparer



Program News

Where Our Accounting Graduates Work

Many of our Accounting graduates have achieved rapid career success following graduation. Some of the local companies that have hired our alumni are listed below:

  • Chitwood & Skidmore CPA
  • Corporate Synergies, A Foundation Risk Partners Co.
  • Experis
  • First Community Bank
  • Henry B Summer and Company
  • Hoffman & Hoffman CPA, P.A.
  • KPMG
  • McKinley Cooper
  • Riverside Chrysler Dodge & Jeep Ram
  • Santee Cooper
  • South Carolina Department of Public Safety
  • The Brittingham Group, LLP
  • Thrivent