Accounting
Online BS

Earn your degree in accounting online

The demand for accountants continues to grow as organizations of every size and industry rely on their expertise.

Our online BS in Accounting program equips students with essential financial knowledge and practical skills to become effective problem solvers and decision-makers.

Flexibly designed with part-time learners in mind, the program also offers a seamless path to an online MS in Accounting, with an accelerated bachelor to master option available.

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Accounting students learn how to:

Apply accounting concepts, standards, and regulations to prepare, audit, and analyze financial statements and tax reports
Prepare, analyze, and communicate information for financial planning, control, investing, and decision making
Apply concepts and methods used in internal control and the auditing process
Use accounting systems to conduct and control operations

The UMassD Charlton School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the highest international accreditation standard for schools of business.

With our generous transfer policy, students with existing credits may transfer up to 90 credits from a regionally accredited institution.

Student success

Career Opportunities

Graduates have a solid understanding of accounting principles including computer and information technology skills for a career in a variety of fields including:

Accounting practices
Investment
Lending
Government agencies
General business

UMass Dartmouth Accounting degree completion program requires students to complete 120 credits, and includes hands-on work experience through internship programs.

Sample Course Offerings

Examples of courses offered in the BS in Accounting program include (course offerings subject to change):

Cost Accounting
Business Finance
Accounting Information Systems
Auditing
Taxation
Financial Statement Analysis
Government and Non-Profit Accounting
Financial Management of Corporations

Course descriptions, schedules and requirements

Transfer Applicants

Submit official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities for which you enrolled in courses

Students coming directly from high school and/or with 0-11 college credits will be required to:

have high school transcript sent to UMass Dartmouth
have official SAT or ACT scores sent to UMass Dartmouth (only required for those applicants with a high school GPA under 3.0 and graduated from high school less than four years ago)

Students who complete high school through the GED/HiSET program will be required to:

submit a copy of the GED/HiSET certificate from the state
submit a copy of your GED/HiSET test record
submit an official high school transcript

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Customize your education and receive the help and guidance to finish as planned:

AACSB-accredited Charlton College of Business education
In the top 10 for undergraduate accounting programs in Massachusetts as ranked by Accounting Degree Review
UMassD online bachelor’s degree program ranked #7 in the nation by College Choice for most affordable online colleges
Value and affordability of a UMass education
Generous transfer policy
One-on-one personal advising from enrollment through graduation
Free online and in-person tutoring and writing center

UMass Dartmouth Online Accelerated Program - Bachelor's to Master's degree

Jump-start your master's degree by exploring UMass Dartmouth's Accelerated Program where students save time and tuition. How? Students take up to 3 graduate-level courses online while pursuing their bachelor's degree. These courses count towards their bachelor's and master's programs.

CPA certification requires an additional 30 credits in addition to the 120 credits for your bachelor's degree. Students interested in a public accounting career should discuss with their advisor how UMass Dartmouth's Accelerated Program - BS to MS in Accounting - is a viable option to complete the additional hours of education required.

Accelerated Programs:

Learning style: online

Online courses are taught by UMass Dartmouth faculty to provide high quality instruction and personal attention. Students have the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities within the structure of defined assignment due dates. The majority of our online courses are taught asynchronously.

Frequently asked questions

Have questions about the Accounting Online BS program? Below are answers to common questions about admissions, curriculum, career outcomes, and student experience.

UMass Dartmouth’s accounting program provides a strong foundation for pursuit of a career in private or public accounting, or for further education in graduate school. In private accounting, students may prepare for certification as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Preparation for a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) has been enhanced by state regulations that now require 150 hours of education prior to certification. Students interested in a public accounting career should talk with a faculty member to consider ways of achieving the 150-hour requirement, including UMass Dartmouth’s 30 credit Masters in Accounting.

No. Accounting skills are valuable across many areas of business. In addition to accounting and auditing, graduates can pursue roles in financial analysis, taxation, banking, compliance, budgeting, and other business and financial functions.

Yes. The online Accounting BS is designed for working adults and part-time learners, giving you the flexibility to complete your degree while balancing work and other responsibilities.

Yes. UMass Dartmouth accepts up to 90 credits from a regionally accredited institution, making the program a flexible option for students who have already completed college coursework and want to finish their bachelor's degree. One-on-one advising can help you understand your transfer credits and create a path toward graduation.

Yes. Online students may be eligible for scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid to help make earning your degree more affordable. Eligibility varies by student and award, so we encourage you to explore your financial aid options and apply for scholarships as part of the enrollment process. Please visit our financial aid page to learn more about financial aid and scholarships.