Accounting
Bachelor's, Transfer Pathway
PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
Help organizations and individuals become financially stronger. Guide them to make smart decisions. Use accounting information systems and applications with ease.
Accountants are in great demand at public accounting firms that do auditing, taxation, and business advisory services for their clients. Accountants are also needed by corporations to help guide good managerial decision making.
Non-profit organizations like hospitals and schools need accountants to keep track of their financial commitments. Governmental entities like cities and counties need accountants to report budgetary information to constituents. And the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and FBI need accountants to do forensic accounting work, including investigating white-collar crimes.
That’s where the Accounting bachelor’s degree through Winona State’s Accounting Department comes in.
The Accounting major is meant for students who want to combine their passions for business and numbers. This major is also a good fit for transfer students who have already earned 30 college credits and want to complete their bachelor’s degree.
With this major, you’ll be ready to not only sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, but also pursue a career in any industry or sector.
The Accounting bachelor’s degree program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Aside from major- or minor-specific requirements, you’ll need to complete additional requirements through the General Education Program (GEP) to earn your degree from Winona State University.
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As an Accounting major, you’ll learn how to record, translate, and report accounting data using industry software and technology.
You’ll also:
- know best practices for making recommendations to improve financial performance.
- expand your professional network to earn a paid internship or post-graduate job in your field.
- get hands-on experience completing real-world audits, tax returns, and other career-relevant projects with local companies.
Your coursework will prepare you for graduate studies or work at small organizations, large corporations, or the government.
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Real-World Training
The Accounting major curriculum prepares you to sit for both the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams.
These designations are valuable options for employment in this field.
If you have room in your schedule during your final year as an undergraduate student at WSU, you can enroll in select graduate courses and start the online Master of Professional Accounting program.
This will save you time as you complete your MPA degree.
The College of Business Engagement Center is your hub for experiential learning.
This space includes the Winona National Bank Financial Markets Lab, Strauss Center for Sales Excellence, Federated Insurance Role Play Room, and an event area dedicated to collaborating with guest business partners.
You’ll receive personalized student advising services and other support as you enroll in the Accounting major to when you graduate.
There’s also a business-focused career services advisor who’s ready to match you with a local organization in need of new talent.
Beyond the Classroom
Apply what you learn in the classroom by traveling the world. At WSU, you can earn credit that applies to your degree while exploring the globe.
Learn about the business of health care in Paris, economics in Poland, and the sustainability of international business in Scotland.
Or stay within the U.S. and dive into the influential financial institutions along Wall Street and Main Street in New York City.
This major’s curriculum is directly influenced by the physical environment.
Winona and the surrounding area comprise a rich variety of thriving accounting firms, businesses, and organizations.
By engaging with our partners, you can participate in internships, network with employers for job shadowing experiences, and practice your skills in solving their real-world dilemmas through case studies and projects.
Complement your studies and meet other students who are passionate about accounting through campus clubs and organizations, like the Accounting Association, Beta Gamma Sigma honor society, and the Financial Management Association.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field for accountants and auditors is predicted to grow 6% by 2031.
Bachelor's, Transfer Pathway
Bachelor's
Bachelor's, Transfer Pathway