Turn Your Business Studies into Accounting Skills
Do you have a knack for business and a head for numbers? An accounting career 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 have the opportunity to 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 through our hybrid or online Accounting Degree specialization, you’ll be able to 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.
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What You'll Learn
The Accounting Degree Specialization from DeVry University covers the following:
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Critical Thinking
Learn how to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. -
Mathematical Reasoning
Use mathematical formulas to solve problems or project outcomes. -
Information Technology Administration & Management
Understand business and management principles involved in IT infrastructure, information security, cyber-security, strategic planning, and resource allocation. -
Financial Accounting
Understand 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 Advising
Advise clients in areas such as the design of accounting or data processing systems, and long-range tax or estate planning. -
Accounting Information Systems
Learn 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 Making
Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to make the most appropriate choice.
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Auditing
Examine the principles, practices and procedures used by public accountants for certifying corporate financial statements. -
Federal Income Taxation
Understand 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.
An Industry Advantage
You’ll explore accounting tools, strategies and laws through DeVry’s Accounting specialization, which includes elements of Becker Professional Education’s industry-leading CPA Exam prep content built right into the coursework1.
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
The accounting field encompasses a wide range of occupations and potential career paths. Graduates of our online Accounting Degree specialization may consider careers including, but not limited to:
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Accountant
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Budget Analyst
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Cost Accountant
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General Ledger Accountant
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Payroll Manager
Learn more about Careers in Accounting
Option 1: Business Administration
Program-Specific Courses
Accounting
| ACCT303 | Intermediate Accounting I |
| ACCT306 | Intermediate Accounting II |
| ACCT313 | Intermediate Accounting III |
| ACCT326 | Federal Tax Accounting I |
| ACCT406 | Advanced Accounting |
| ACCT426 | Federal Tax Accounting II |
| ACCT436 | Advanced Cost Management |
| ACCT446 | Auditing |
| ACCT454 | Accounting Information Systems |
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
| ACCT360 | Managerial Accounting |
| BIAM110 | Introduction to Business Analytics |
| BUSN379 | Finance |
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
SENIOR PROJECT
| BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Electives
Two of:
| BUSN350 | Business Analysis |
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
| MGMT408 | Management of Technology Resources |
One of:
| BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL1123 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Humanities4
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
One of:
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities |
| HUMN304 | Multi-Ethnic Humanities |
Social Sciences
| LAWS3107 | The Legal Environment |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
One of:
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology |
| SOCS350 | Cultural Diversity in the Professions |
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
| ACCT303 | Intermediate Accounting I |
| ACCT306 | Intermediate Accounting II |
| ACCT313 | Intermediate Accounting III |
| ACCT326 | Federal Tax Accounting I |
| ACCT406 | Advanced Accounting |
| ACCT426 | Federal Tax Accounting II |
| ACCT436 | Advanced Cost Management |
| ACCT446 | Auditing |
| ACCT454 | Accounting Information Systems |
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
| BIAM110 | Introduction to Business Analytics |
| BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
| BUSN369 | International Business |
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
| MGMT410 | Human Resource Management |
SENIOR PROJECT
| BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Analytics
| ACCT346 | Managerial Accounting |
| BIAM300 | Managerial Applications of Business Analytics |
| BUSN379 | Finance |
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
Humanities4
| LAS432 | Technology, Society and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
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
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Option 3: Technical Management
Program-Specific Courses
Accounting
| ACCT303 | Intermediate Accounting I |
| ACCT306 | Intermediate Accounting II |
| ACCT313 | Intermediate Accounting III |
| ACCT326 | Federal Tax Accounting I |
| ACCT406 | Advanced Accounting |
| ACCT426 | Federal Tax Accounting II |
| ACCT436 | Advanced Cost Management |
| ACCT446 | Auditing |
| ACCT454 | Accounting Information Systems |
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
Two of:
| ACCT360 | Managerial Accounting |
| BIAM110 | Introduction to Business Analytics |
| BUSN379 | Finance |
| MGMT408 | Management of Technology Resources |
Five of:
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
| BUSN369 | International Business |
| BUSN412 | Business Policy |
| GSCM206 | Managing Across the Supply Chain |
| MGMT410 | Human Resource Management |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
Humanities3
| LAS432 | Technology, Society and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
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
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Accounting Specialization Job Types
Within the accounting field there are several different careers† that you might consider. Here are five areas of focus that someone pursuing a business degree with an accounting specialization may be interested in:
- Public Accountant: Public accountants have a wide range of responsibilities and are capable of working in several different capacities. They are the generalists of the accounting profession, and can work on everything from tax documents to financial records.
- Government Accountant: Government accountants work at all levels of government, and may manage budgets, expenses and ensure that records are being properly maintained. They may also be involved in auditing companies and individuals to ensure that they are compliant with tax laws.
- Management Accountant: Management accountants use financial records in order to help guide the decisions of a company. They tend to work in a more analytical role than other types of accountants, who typically play a role in the keeping of financial records.
- External Auditor: External auditors are called in by companies to ensure that they are compliant with all the rules and regulations of where they operate. In some cases, they may be hired by entities who wish to perform an audit of another company.
- Internal Auditor: Internal auditors work for a single company and frequently audit their employer to ensure that they are remaining compliant with local and federal financial regulations.
Is an Accounting Degree Specialization Different From an Accounting Degree?
Yes, an accounting degree specialization is different from an accounting degree, but both can help you pursue similar goals. The main difference between the two is the coursework that you take. When you earn a bachelor's with an accounting specialization at DeVry, you'll be earning a Bachelor's in Business which will take a more general business-focused approach to your coursework. This degree will include courses about business as well as accounting and marketing. A Bachelor's in Accounting will be more in-depth and focused on accounting and will include fewer classes about other business disciplines.
Whether you choose to earn an online accounting degree, or an accounting specialization as part of a Bachelor's in Business, you may discover you’d like to continue your education. DeVry has a variety of accounting courses and degree programs to choose from, including a Master's Degree in Accounting or an MBA with a Specialization in Accounting. Find out how DeVry can help you find the right accounting program for you.
Pursuing a Specialization in Accounting
Earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business with an accounting specialization is an opportunity to enhance your understanding of how accounting works within the broader scope of a business degree. If you’re enrolled in one of our Bachelor’s in Business degrees, you’ll get to choose a focus that best suits your interests and career goals, including this specialization.
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