Description

Troy University’s Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Accounting with a concentration in public accounting provides the foundation for entering the world of the professional accountant. An undergraduate degree in accounting will also give you a strong foundation in business-related topics such as marketing, finance and management.

Earning your BS or BA in Accounting with a public accounting concentration gives you flexibility in choosing employment or furthering your education. If you choose immediate employment, you will have the skills to obtain an entry-level position in service industries, manufacturing or government. If you choose to further your education, you will have the coursework necessary to enter graduate programs in accounting such as the Master of Accountancy. Additional education beyond a BS or BA in Accounting will typically qualify you to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination.

As a TROY student, you will have an opportunity to seek a paid internship at one of the many local, regional and national firms that recruit students from Troy University. Most of the internships offered to TROY students begin in January of each year and last three months. Your degree completion will not be extended if you earn an internship opportunity.