When you earn a St. Thomas undergraduate business degree with a major or minor in Accounting, you’ll gain the business skills and practical experience you need to thrive in the accounting field. Our engaging, hands-on curriculum prepares you to succeed in a variety of settings, including public accounting firms, corporations, government and nonprofit organizations. Our highly engaged faculty and small class sizes ensure that you receive plenty of individual attention, and your faculty advisor supports and guides your student journey. Your studies will prepare you to:
If you’re interested in a well-rounded degree that shapes you into a skilled accountant and innovative business leader, look no further than St. Thomas.
All undergraduate business students are required to take liberal arts core curriculum courses, foundational and major-specific courses, and allied courses from outside of the Opus College of Business in key areas such as economics, math and statistics.
The University of St. Thomas accounting program is a pre-licensure program and meets the current education requirements set by the Minnesota Board of Accountancy to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination.
St. Thomas also offers an accounting minor for non-accounting majors to develop their knowledge and skills in accounting.
ACCT 100 Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 100 Business for the Common Good
ENTR 100 Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Begin allied courses in economics, math, and statistics
ACCT 200 Principles of Accounting II
BETH 300 Ethical Principles in Business
BLAW 300 Law for Business Leaders I
BUSN 200 Business Learning Through Service
CISC 200 Intro to Computer Technology and Business Application
FINC 310 Core Financial Management
MGMT 200 Working Skillfully in Organizations
MKTG 200 Introduction to Marketing
OPMT 200 Operations and Supply Chain Management
STUDY ABROAD: Your second or third years are ideal for semester-long or short-term (January) international programs.
As a junior and senior, you’ll take upper-level specialized courses specific to your chosen major, as well as business electives.
In addition to your major courses, you’ll also take interdisciplinary liberal arts courses in the St. Thomas Core Curriculum throughout your four years.
Students who complete the coursework receive a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a major in Accounting.
Your professor is always available to help you with your coursework. If you need extra help with your core courses in accounting, finance, or operations, free tutors are also available. Whether you’re stuck on an assignment or want help preparing for an exam, our tutors are always glad to work with you. You can schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment, or drop in during open hours.
St. Thomas maintains a large network of alumni and local business connections, which leads to real-world learning opportunities, internships and—oftentimes—employment after graduation. When you’re ready for an internship, the Career Development Center can help you find a position that supports your professional goals.
All undergraduate business students are required to take liberal arts core curriculum courses, foundational and major-specific courses, and allied courses from outside of the Opus College of Business in key areas such as economics, math and statistics.
The University of St. Thomas accounting program is a pre-licensure program and meets the current education requirements set by the Minnesota Board of Accountancy to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination.
St. Thomas also offers an accounting minor for non-accounting majors to develop their knowledge and skills in accounting.
ACCT 100 Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 100 Business for the Common Good
ENTR 100 Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Begin allied courses in economics, math, and statistics
ACCT 200 Principles of Accounting II
BETH 300 Ethical Principles in Business
BLAW 300 Law for Business Leaders I
BUSN 200 Business Learning Through Service
CISC 200 Intro to Computer Technology and Business Application
FINC 310 Core Financial Management
MGMT 200 Working Skillfully in Organizations
MKTG 200 Introduction to Marketing
OPMT 200 Operations and Supply Chain Management
STUDY ABROAD: Your second or third years are ideal for semester-long or short-term (January) international programs.
As a junior and senior, you’ll take upper-level specialized courses specific to your chosen major, as well as business electives.
In addition to your major courses, you’ll also take interdisciplinary liberal arts courses in the St. Thomas Core Curriculum throughout your four years.
Students who complete the coursework receive a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a major in Accounting.
Your professor is always available to help you with your coursework. If you need extra help with your core courses in accounting, finance, or operations, free tutors are also available. Whether you’re stuck on an assignment or want help preparing for an exam, our tutors are always glad to work with you. You can schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment, or drop in during open hours.
St. Thomas maintains a large network of alumni and local business connections, which leads to real-world learning opportunities, internships and—oftentimes—employment after graduation. When you’re ready for an internship, the Career Development Center can help you find a position that supports your professional goals.
Accounting students have many opportunities to develop professionally, both in and outside of the classroom, allowing them to begin building their network early on in their college career.
All students are welcome to join our student-led Accounting Club, which hosts employers on campus each week to talk about their company and culture, as well as internship and full-time job opportunities. The Career Development Center and Undergraduate Business Program also support Employer Chats, an opportunity for students to informally connect with recruiters in a one-on-one setting on campus to ask questions about the industry and individual companies.
Each accounting student is paired with an accounting faculty advisor. Faculty advisors help students plan their courses each semester, including selection of appropriate elective courses and ensuring their selection aligns with their long-term degree plan. Students also look to their faculty advisor for guidance on career planning and licensure requirements if they are interested in taking the CPA exam.
St. Thomas’s annual spring Accounting Banquet draws hundreds of attendees – students, faculty, staff, employers, and many St. Thomas accounting alumni. Students have the opportunity to meet a diverse group of accounting professionals at this engaging event.
Accounting students have access to an active network of professors, peers, and alums supporting them at St. Thomas. They gain invaluable skills and knowledge that are in demand in the industry.
Lauren believes the Opus College of Business laid an excellent foundation for her professional development - especially with respect to networking. Lauren built great relationships with accounting firms across the metro through the Business 200 program. Not only that, but she gained valuable tax experience which ultimately guided her career path. Lauren now works as a Tax Accountant at PwC and is grateful to St. Thomas for all the opportunities presented.
During his time at St. Thomas, Brendan was a distinguished member of the accounting club, accounting tutor, and served on an Opus College of Business sponsored Q&A panel. It was these experiences that guided Brendan towards exploring the Public Accounting sector. Not only did St. Thomas prepare Brendan academically for his career in accounting, but also aided tremendously in his job search prior to graduating. Brendan now works as a Tax Consultant at the top Public Accounting firm, Deloitte.
Typical accounting jobs include:
In her courses, Diane Matson encourages students to look beyond the numbers to discover patterns and relationships.
Stephanie Grimm enjoys innovating in the classroom. Her managerial accounting course has a sustainability designation that allows it to satisfy an elective requirement for the St. Thomas sustainability minor.
Lawrence Chui's research focuses on improving auditors' judgment and decision performance. He aims to develop tools that help auditors assess fraud risk more effectively.
70k is the median starting salary reported by accounting major graduates
81% of undergraduate business students had paid or unpaid internships before graduation
100% of accounting major graduates surveyed secured employment within 6 months of graduation
Scholarships
Scholarships
We believe that businesses need to be socially responsible in the communities where they operate. All undergraduate business majors and minors are required to complete BUSN 200, a zero-credit, tuition-free course that includes 40 hours of community service and a series of reflective seminars. This service learning helps you grow into a highly principled global business professional, and an effective and ethical leader who’s prepared to make positive contributions in both your profession and community.
The experts in the Career Development Center can help you find internships, develop job search skills, and put you in touch with business leads—both alumni and St. Thomas connections in the broader Twin Cities business scene. We can help you:
There is more to learn about St. Thomas; including our ranking as a Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report, the many classroom and extracurricular activities that will be part of your student experience and so much more. Schedule a visit to see our beautiful campus or start your application today.