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Online BS/BAS in Accounting

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Earn MU’s ACBSP Accredited Accounting Degree

100% Online

SACSCOC- Accredited

Optional HCA Concentration

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  • Duration 3.5 years
  • Cost per Credit $435
  • Credit Hours 124

Program Benefits

  • BS or BAS option
  • No application fee
  • Transfer up to 93 credit hours
  • Eight-week terms

Master the Language of Business

Companies are desperate for highly skilled professionals who can speak the language of accounting and finance. Methodist University’s fully accredited and 100% online BS or BAS in Accounting degree provides tools to advance to the highest level of upper management.

Make significant contributions to any company or organization with a deep understanding of accounting principles. Diversify your learning with multiple electives or focus on the business of health care with the optional Health Care Administration concentration. Master skills to prepare and analyze accounting and financial information generated by individuals and entities for internal and external reporting purposes. Participate in real-world projects to gain hands-on experience and hours required to sit for the CPA or CMA exam.

Career Outlook: Ensure Business Growth

Accountants are capable of working in a variety of contexts, including private business, government, the non-profit sector, and more. With an online bachelor’s degree in accounting, you’ll gain the necessary credential to move your career forward and join an expanding field. Accountants earn a median salary of $71,550, and positions are expected to grow by 4% through 2029.1

Careers and Salaries
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Curriculum: Integrate Accounting Concepts and Practices

MU’s online accounting degree prepares you to respond to real-world business challenges. The curriculum is designed to equip you with the tools to analyze financial information to help businesses make informed decisions. Topics include statistics for business and economics, auditing, cost accounting, and more. Both the BAS and BS in Accounting include professional core courses and upper-level accounting courses.

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Program Outcomes

In the program, you will learn to:

  • Incorporate accounting concepts, ethics, and practices to inform forward-thinking decision making.
  • Gather, analyze, and present financial information to offer precise reporting.
  • Communicate financial reporting to non-technical audiences.
  • Make ethical decisions in business and commercial spaces.
  • Apply a client-based framework to ensure all financial reports remain compliant.

Minors

Enhance your degree by adding one of three available 100% online minors — Accounting, Business Administration, and Marketing. Our minors are structured to help you advance in the career path you want most and impress potential employers with your dedication to learning.

To learn more about our minors and how you can add one to your degree, visit our minors webpage. You can also request more information about a minor or contact an enrollment counselor directly at 910.212.4956.

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Focus on Health Care with an Optional Concentration

The online BS/BAS in Accounting offers an optional concentration in health care administration for students looking to enter the business side of health care and medicine.

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BS/BAS in Accounting: Health Care Administration

Develop accounting skills specific to the health care field and prepare to excel in a rapidly growing industry.

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Admissions Requirements

To apply for the accounting degree online from Methodist University, you’ll need the following:

  • Completed application
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Official transcripts (if applicable) and high school transcript or GED transcript
  • Methodist University requires Visual Verification of Identity (VVOI) for all students seeking enrollment in any MU Online program. All applicants must complete the VVOI form and provide requested documents in the myMU portal prior to admission and enrollment. Students may also be asked to participate in a VVOI via an on-camera interview at any point during their enrollment at MU.

Additionally, applicants wishing to enter the BAS in Accounting must have completed an AAS prior to admittance.

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Tuition Details

The online Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting cost $435 per credit hour and have 62-124 total credit hours. Learn more about the affordability of your education at Methodist University. If you or a family member are a veteran or active-duty service member, visit our Military Support page.

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Student-Centered Faculty

Methodist University’s diverse, expert faculty add quality to our programs with their extensive experience. They are invested in MU students and understand the importance of helping them prepare for the real world. At MU, you can expect:

  • Low student-to-faculty ratio
  • Relevant experience
  • Personalized feedback
  • Expert guidance
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Why Study Online?

Enjoy an online learning environment that offers the same quality as in-person courses, including dedicated faculty members and an overall caring, friendly atmosphere for achieving your professional and personal goals.

You’ll also have access to all of MU’s academic support services. That means you’ll get personalized assistance you need, such as access to the tutoring and writing centers. Experience a distinctive education in a flexible environment that fits your schedule.

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Financial Aid

You can earn a high-quality education from a private institution without worrying about the cost. As a Yellow Ribbon school and a university where 97% of students qualify for financial aid, Methodist is committed to affordability.

Learn more about federal student loans and grants, military benefits, and scholarship opportunities. We’re proud to make your goals as affordable as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have other questions not answered here? Request more information or call 910.212.4956.

Yes. All of Methodist University’s online programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Additionally, Methodist University’s Reeves School of Business is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to offer the BS/BAS in Accounting.

The BS in Accounting is designed for students who are starting as freshman or transferring without an Associate’s degree in Accounting. The BAS in Accounting is designed for students who completed technical courses while earning an Associate of Applied Science in Accounting from an accredited community college or university. 

The BS in Accounting consists of 124 total credit hours, including 54 dedicated to major-specific courses. The BAS requires 62 credit hours and 45 are major-specific courses.  Only students who have previously completed an Associate’s degree of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Accounting are eligible to apply to the B.A.S. program.  Students may transfer hours into either program as appropriate. 

Contact an enrollment counselor today to find out which path may be best for you.

Graduates can expect to enter positions that include:

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Financial Manager
  • Cost Accountant
  • Budget Analyst
  • Controller
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Tax Accountant

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Methodist University will engage in a culture of excellence to provide transformative educational experiences by integrating our liberal arts foundation and spiritual and moral heritage with innovative student-centered programs to produce successful graduates who are dedicated to achievement and committed to making positive contributions to a global society. Learn more about Methodist University here.

You can complete the BS in Accounting program in as few as 3.5 years, while the BAS typically takes two years to complete. The optional Health Care Administration concentration usually takes no additional time for students to complete.

You may incur costs beyond tuition, such as textbooks, supplies, and other fees. Take these costs into consideration as you budget for your education.

You can review the tuition costs for this program here.

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Sources:

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Accountants and Auditors, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm (visited December 2, 2020).