
Major & Minor information
The minor teaches core skills in accounting. The major prepares you for leadership in accounting, taxation, and business. Future CPAs: We’re ranked #16 for medium-sized programs in the U.S. for CPA exam success, and the only Minnesota private liberal arts college in the top 40. (CPA Success Index)
Major credits: 52 (more for CPA licensure)
Minor credits: 32
What can I do with a degree in Accounting?
What can I do with a degree in Accounting?
The Accounting Majors and Minors are adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ degree can take you anywhere.
- Budget Analysis
- Information Technology, Auditing
- Management Consulting
- Personal Financial Planning
- Tax Planning

After Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
After Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
Gusties who major or minor in Accounting are prepared for a variety of jobs and graduate programs at other top-tier organizations. Here's where some recent grads have landed and what they're doing:
- Cargill
- Deloitte
- Minnesota Department of Revenue
- Financial Reporting Analyst
- Treasurer, Auditor
$69,294 Average salary 5 years post graduation
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Course Examples
Interested in pursuing an Accounting Major or Minor? Here are some of the key courses offered within these programs.
B/E 241 Accounting Information Systems
A study of the theory of accounting information systems and the design, installation, and operation of accounting information systems.
B/E 330 Auditing
This course introduces the student to auditing theory and practice.
B/E 384 International Trade and Finance
A study of the fundamentals of international trade and finance.
B/E 371 Investments
Examination of how financial instruments are valued and traded.
B/E 360 Managerial Economics
Managerial economics offers an intermediate-level microeconomic analysis of the decisions facing managers in both traditional businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

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