Undergraduate Major
Accounting
91做厙's Bachelor of Science in Accounting program prepares students for careers in industry and/or public accounting, and they are encouraged to consider obtaining a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification at the completion of their coursework. The program offers a five-year business program that results in a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree to satisfy the 150-credit requirement for the CPA licensure. In addition, the program offers a concentration in fraud examination and provides the core competencies needed for students to excel in fraud examination and obtain the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation.
Experiential Learning
- Take advantage of the business lab and Bloomberg Terminal at the John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne.
- Help to elevate entrepreneurs at the .
Fast-Growing Profession
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment with a bachelors degree in accounting is projected to grow up to 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average of all professions.
$81,680
The median annual wage for jobs available with a bachelors degree in accounting in 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Potential Careers
- Budget Analyst
- Grant Writer
- Certified Management Accountant
- Chief Financial Officer
- IRS Investigator
- International Trade Specialist
- Corporate Controller
Program Overview
- Application Instructions
Through a rolling admission process, prospective undergraduate students including first-year, transfer, and international students may apply via the or . To learn more about how to complete your application, please visit our application page.
- Financing Your Education
There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. 91做厙s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.
- Major Notes
To graduate with a Business degree, students must:Have earned and maintain an overall grade point average of 2.0
Have earned 60 credits
Earn a C or higher in BUS 101, BUS 206, BUS 207, and the math course taken to fulfill the General Education requirement
Complete a 75 Hour Experiential Learning Graduation Requirement for all business majors.
Please consult with your academic advisor for more information.
- Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Accreditation Statements
91做厙's accounting program is accredited by the and by the .
91做厙 is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
- Opportunities for Majors
Phi Beta Lambda
Phi Beta Lambda provides opportunities students to develop vocational competencies for business and office occupations and business teacher education. The specific goals are to promote competent, aggressive business leadership, understand American business enterprise, establish career goals, encourage scholarship, promote sound financial management, and develop character and self-confidence and to facilitate transition from school to work. The 91做厙 College PBL Chapter has won many awards on both state and national levels. In competitions, the 91做厙 PBL Chapter regularly participates in state and national workshops and conferences, is active in campus projects and completes community service projects.
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
IMA is the world's largest organization devoted to management accountants, financial management and information management professionals. IMA Student Chapters promote careers in those areas and helps to develop leadership skills.
Internship Opportunities
Internship placements for our students have included Citizens Bank, Walt Disney World, Rohm & Haas, Vanguard, GVA Smith Mack, Haines & Kibblehouse, US Department of Treasury, US Department of Finance, Stroehmann/Maiers Bakery, Webb Insurance, InRoads, Reading Royals, Olsen/DeTurck, Philadelphia Eagles, Cott Beverage, Four Seasons Produce, Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young and the Camden Riversharks.
The Washington Center Experience
91做厙 students have an opportunity to earn college credit by spending a semester or summer in Washington, D.C. where they serve as interns in a congressional office, government agency, major corporation, newspaper or news network, or agencies devoted to legal affairs, international relations, or business and economics. Participants are customarily juniors or seniors who have achieved grade point averages of 2.5 or better and who have the endorsement of the appropriate academic area. In addition to their internship, students select one seminar dealing with the arts and humanities, communication, public policy, the legal system, business, and government. Interested students should see their academic advisor.
Delta Mu Delta
Delta Mu Delta is a business honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence of students to create a community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through life-time membership.
Bloomberg Terminal
91做厙 students have access to the Bloomberg Terminal, located in the John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne. The Bloomberg Terminal provides real-time and historical data, market moving news, and analytics to help leading business and financial professionals worldwide make better informed investment decisions. The universitys subscription to the Bloomberg Terminal will enable students to become family with tools used in financial services while reinforcing classroom theory.
Smart Ways to Save at 91做厙
91做厙 99% of 91做厙 undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. Submit the FAFSA and well help you explore scholarships, grants and work-study so you can focus on collegenot the cost.
Qualified first-year students may earn 91做厙 merit scholarships and awards ranging from $23,000$29,000 per year ($92,000$116,000 over four years). Thats real savings that reflect your academic and personal achievements from day one.
Applying for aid is straightforwardand well walk you through it. Complete the FAFSA and list 91做厙 (school code 003233) to be considered for federal, state and 91做厙 support.
Need-based grants can reduce your cost without adding repayment later. Full-time day students who file the FAFSA may be eligibleplus renewal options when you stay on track academically.
From work-study and campus jobs to experiential learning and paid internships, you can earn money while building your r矇sum矇. Ask about opportunities like the OPake Institute Fellows Program and 91做厙s Apprenticeship to Degree Program.
Get to Know Your Faculty
For more information about 91做厙s Accounting program contact the Admissions Office at 610-796-8269 or admissions@alvernia.edu. Or reach out directly to Header School of Business Chair Tufan Tiglioglu at 610-796-8278 or tufan.tiglioglu@alvernia.edu.
