Our degree is the first step toward CPA certification, or becoming an auditor, tax advisor or consultant. Or you can choose to apply your skills in fields such as business, finance or law. You'll enjoy dynamic employment opportunities in an ever-changing climate.
School/Division
College of Business
Campus Locations
Main Campus - Alfred, NY
Major
Accounting (BS)
Double Major
Double Major option(s) offered.
Minor
Accounting
Gain real-world experience and academic credit with internships - whether your passion is public housing or private jets
The placement rate for our accounting grads is an exceptionally strong 100%, an indication of the high quality of our program
You will have a chance to work directly with clients preparing tax forms
Alfred University's College of Business is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Fewer than 5% of business schools and colleges worldwide have met the rigorous standards for this notable achievement. What does that mean for you? Expect the highest of quality and the most diligent of faculty.
You will be afforded an opportunity to participate in leadership programs within the College of Business, allowing you to participate in the development of the college's strategic vision, mission, and goals. You will Interact with staff and faculty members across campus regarding career development and active-learning opportunities.
Every two years over spring break, a group of Alfred University College of Business students board a Carnival cruise ship to study the operations of the floating city while visiting countries in the Caribbean to experience how travel and tourism are interrelated with business strategies. In recent years, students and faculty have visited Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Roatan and Belize City to tour businesses and learn about their operations while seeing first-hand how shore excursions operate.
Courses for the Accounting Major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.
Accounting as a Double Major is available to any AU student. Courses for the Double Major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.
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View Double Major CoursesCourses for the Accounting Minor are listed in Our digital Undergraduate Catalog.
The Bachelor of Science business degree is composed of professional core courses shared by all majors, business courses specific to each major, business electives totaling 48 credits in business, arts and sciences, and general education core courses specified for business, and liberal arts electives to reach a minimum of 60 credits of liberal arts courses (as required for all Bachelor of Science degrees). Depending on the major, you will take additional electives to reach the total of 120 credit hours required for graduation. You are also required to:
After your first year is complete, we urge all business students to gain the valuable, real-world experience only an internship can offer.
Both inside and outside the classroom, the College of Business provides an enriched learning experience. Students in the Accounting major:
The placement rate for Accounting graduates in Alfred University's College of Business is an exceptionally strong 100% and is an indication of the high quality of our program. Our placement rate for those going to international, national and regional CPA firms is particularly strong.
Recent graduates have been placed at the following firms:
Many graduates continue on to the MBA Program at Alfred University, which automatically satisfies the New York State requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
Alfred University faculty bring real‑world experience and a passion for teaching into every classroom. Here are just some of the Accounting faculty within the College of Business.
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Students interested in a career in accounting may also be interested in double-majoring, minoring, or pursuing a graduate degree in the following related disciplines:
