Finance and Accounting Management

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management degree program is designed to align your skills with the evolving professions in the field of accounting and finance. Our AACSB–accredited curriculum integrates finance, accounting, technology, globalization, sustainability, and the impact of new forms of regulation with an experiential learning experience in the financial and accounting industries. You will understand the language of financial markets and will discuss best practices of financial and nonfinancial transparency and disclosure. 
 
Competitive businesses are constantly looking for new talent able to enhance and control their performance. The Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management degree program will develop your understanding of how to prepare and interpret financial statements, create and manage budgets, measure and disclosure important metrics and information, leverage assets, and maximize investments. With learning opportunities ranging from integrated reporting and analysis to international finance and investments, this bachelor’s degree program in finance and accounting management will develop your analytical capabilities—equipping you to pursue a career in the field of finance or accounting.

More Details

The Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management degree program is designed to align your skills with the evolving professions in the field of accounting and finance.

1. No application fees
2. No SATs or ACTs required
3. Multiple start terms per year

Requirements

1. Completed online application
2. English language proficiency proof (if English is not your primary language)
3. Official transcript
   • Official high school transcript or completed attestation form
   • Official GED
   • Associate degree (with conferral and date) sent directly from your undergraduate institution to Northeastern
4. Optional
   • Current resume
   • Statement of purpose
   • References

Increasing globalization and economic growth are expected to drive demand for accountants and financial professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job prospects for accountants and auditors are outstanding, with faster-than-average growth expected from 2016 to 2026. While job opportunities are expected to be favorable overall, individuals with professional certifications, especially certified public accountants (CPAs) , certified management accountants (CMAs), or certified financial analysts (CFAs), are likely to enjoy the best opportunities in the finance and accounting field.

Impressive Numbers

• A degree in accounting is ranked #1, in terms of in-demand degrees, according to Forbes, 2016.
• 632,400 new business and financial jobs will be added by 2024 according to BLS, 2015. This is much faster job growth than other occupations.

What can you do with your degree?

The Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management program is designed for students who desire to work for accounting firms, accounting and finance departments of corporations, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Careers to consider include:

• Financial and Management Accountant
• Auditor
• Financial specialist
• Accounting clerk
• Bookkeeper
• Real estate appraiser or assessor
• Budget analyst
• Cost estimator
• Claims adjustor/examiner
• Financial analyst
• Insurance underwriter
• Loan officer
• Management analyst
• Financial advisor
• Tax examiner
• Revenue agent