Turn Your Business Studies into Accounting Skills
Do you have a knack for business, and a head for numbers? A career in accounting may be your calling—and an Accounting Degree specialization from DeVry University can help you answer it. Our online or hybrid program is designed to build on foundational concepts in the Business Administration, Management and Technical Management bachelor’s degree programs. As a student, you’ll explore accounting tools, strategies and laws to navigate a wide range of business environments within the private sector, government and non-profits.
Get to Know Our Accounting Degree Specialization
When you partner with DeVry to earn your degree with an Accounting degree specialization, you'll explore real-world accounting scenarios engaged by today’s leading organizations, and gain industry insights from knowledgeable, dedicated professors. You’ll have the opportunity to practice real skills including handling payroll, managing billing functions and communicating financial data.
Whether you’re enrolled in a Business Administration, Management or Technical Management bachelor’s degree program, our Accounting Specialization will help you focus your skills and prepare to apply them in an accounting setting.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Business with Accounting Specialization in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
Availability
What You'll Learn
The Accounting Degree Specialization from DeVry University covers the following:
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Critical ThinkingUse logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. -
Mathematical ReasoningUse mathematical formulas to solve problems or project outcomes. -
Information Technology Administration & ManagementUnderstand business and management principles involved in IT infrastructure, information security, cyber-security, strategic planning, and resource allocation. -
Financial AccountingUnderstand financial foundations, including asset recognition and measurement; reporting; accounting for income taxes, pensions and other post-retirement benefits; shareholders’ equity, share-based compensation and earnings per share; accounting changes and error correction; and cash flow. -
Financial AdvisingAdvise clients in areas such as the design of accounting or data processing systems, and long-range tax or estate planning. -
Accounting Information SystemsLearn to design, install, operate and manage an integrated, automated accounting system, including ledgers, transaction process cycles, application controls, information security requirements and business information systems integration. -
Judgment and Decision MakingConsider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to make the most appropriate choice.
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AuditingExamine the principles, practices and procedures used by public accountants for certifying corporate financial statements. -
Federal Income TaxationUnderstand business models such as sole proprietorships and limited partnerships, as well as the federal taxation concepts that apply to them. These include income inclusions and exclusions, property transactions, capital gains and losses, and tax credits.
Prepare for the CPA Exam
DeVry’s bachelor’s degree program in Accounting includes elements of Becker Professional Education’s industry-leading CPA Exam prep built right in to the coursework, so you’ll gain exposure to today’s most relevant accounting principles.
Accreditation Matters
DeVry University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Technical Management programs have achieved voluntary accreditation* from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org, demonstrating that they have met the standards of business education that promote teaching excellence.
Career Opportunities
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Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Administrative Assistant
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Budget Analyst
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Cost Accountant
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Environmental Green Accountant
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Financial Accountant
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Financial Analyst
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Financial Consultant
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Financial Planner
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Financial Reporting Analyst
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Forensic Accountant Fraud Investigator
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General Accountant Government & Non-Profit Organizations
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General Ledger Accountant
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Internal Auditor
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Payroll Manager
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Staff Accountant
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Tax Accountant
Learn more about Careers in Accounting
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Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience.
Option 1: Business Administration
Program-Specific Courses
Accounting1
| ACCT304 | Intermediate Accounting I |
| ACCT305 | Intermediate Accounting II |
| ACCT312 | Intermediate Accounting III |
| ACCT405 | Advanced Accounting |
| ACCT429 | Federal Income Taxation |
| ACCT444 | Auditing |
| ACCT451 | Accounting Information Systems with Lab |
Core Degree Courses
Business Core2
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting |
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
| BUSN319 | Marketing |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
| MGMT303 | Principles of Management |
Finance and Management
| ACCT346 | Managerial Accounting |
| BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
| BUSN379 | Finance |
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
SENIOR PROJECT
| BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Electives
| CIS115 | Logic and Design |
| MGMT408 | Management of Technology Resources |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL1123 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
Humanities4
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
Social Sciences
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
| SOCS3255 | Environmental Sociology |
| LAWS3106 | The Legal Environment |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI2287 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Option 2: Management
Program-Specific Courses
Accounting
| ACCT304 | Intermediate Accounting I |
| ACCT305 | Intermediate Accounting II |
| ACCT312 | Intermediate Accounting III |
| ACCT405 | Advanced Accounting |
| ACCT429 | Federal Income Taxation |
| ACCT444 | Auditing |
| ACCT451 | Accounting Information Systems with Lab |
Core Degree Courses
Business Core
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting |
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
| BUSN319 | Marketing |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
| MGMT303 | Principles of Management |
Management and Technology
| BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
| BUSN369 | International Business |
| CIS115 | Logic and Design |
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
| MGMT410 | Human Resource Management |
SENIOR PROJECT
| BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Analytics
| BIAM300 | Managerial Applications of Business Analytics |
| BIAM400 | Applied Business Analytics |
| BIAM410 | Database Concepts in Business Intelligence |
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
Humanities4
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
| LAS432 | Technology, Society and Culture |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS1858 | Culture and Society |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI228 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Additional General Education Selection
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Option 3: Technical Management
Program-Specific Courses
Accounting
| ACCT3041 | Intermediate Accounting I |
| ACCT305 | Intermediate Accounting II |
| ACCT312 | Intermediate Accounting III |
| ACCT405 | Advanced Accounting |
| ACCT429 | Federal Income Taxation |
| ACCT444 | Auditing |
| ACCT451 | Accounting Information Systems with Lab |
Core Degree Courses
Business Core
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting |
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab |
| BUSN319 | Marketing |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
| MGMT303 | Principles of Management |
Management and Technology
| BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
SENIOR PROJECT
| BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Electives9
| BUSN369 | International Business |
| BUSN412 | Business Policy |
| MGMT408 | Management of Technology Resources |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
| WGD201 | Visual Design Fundamentals |
| WGD210 | Digital Imaging Fundamentals |
| WGD229 | Information Design |
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
Humanities4
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
| LAS432 | Technology, Society and Culture |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS1855 | Culture and Society |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI228 7 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Additional General Education Selection
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
