Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management — Boston
The Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management degree program is designed to align your skills with the evolving professions in the field of accounting and finance. This program is also available in an online format.
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Overview
Northeastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management program is an accredited degree program built to equip students with the strategies and skills to accelerate their finance and accounting careers by applying academic coursework to real-world projects.
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)–accredited curriculum integrates finance, accounting, technology, globalization, sustainability, and the impact of new forms of regulation with experiential learning opportunities in the financial and accounting industries.
Through hands-on courses students develop analytical capabilities empowering them to prepare and interpret financial statements, create and manage budgets, evaluate important metrics and reports, leverage assets, and maximize investments.
By integrating the latest finance and accounting trends with experience-powered learning opportunities - including those designed for working professionals like XN Projects and co-op experiences - this degree program will produce the next generation of knowledgeable, experienced finance and accounting professionals.
Program Objectives
- Entrepreneurship: Complete a strategic management analysis of an entrepreneurship or innovation challenge in a business setting.
- Accountability: Apply the process, tools, and concepts of financial reporting, financial statement analysis, and valuation used by investors and analysts to complete a real-world deliverable.
- Institutional Environment: Examine the foundational principles, concepts, and measurement theories relating to financial reporting and stewardship in both the internal and external environment.
- Global: Assess the structure and functions of the U.S. and international financial markets and institutions.
- Business Ethics: Develop and justify a position and/or an approach to an issue pertaining to business ethics and corporate social responsibility by dissecting a relevant case study
- Relationship Management: Integrate management best practices and tools to analyze a management problem in a given organization or community considering both the institutional and global environments.
Unique Features
- Opportunities to engage in co-op experiences within the financial industry.
- Accredited by the AACSB (business schools’ accrediting body)
- Students can tailor their degree to individual career goals by selecting courses from a variety of finance and accounting topics - or by choosing the program’s optional concentration in entrepreneurship.
- Taught by industry-aligned faculty who are thought leaders in the finance and accounting field
| Job Title | Growth | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Manager | 16% | $156,100K |
| Financial Analyst | 8% | $99,010K |
| Management Analyst | 10% | $99,410K |
| Accountants and Auditors | 4% | $79,880K |
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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Mean salary of accountants and auditors
Job Outlook, 2023-33
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023
Co-op Opportunities
This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.
Get Set With a Custom Course Plan
Please note: The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.
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Follow Our Leaders
"We build on the role of Finance and Accounting in contributing to inclusive prosperity for global communities. In fact, people don’t often think about the impact of accounting rules and financial systems underlying our economy. Without clear performance frameworks, markets cannot be efficient. Practitioners in accounting and finance can thrive in their career and have a profound impact on business and society."
- Dr. Monica Borgida, Faculty Lead
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Darin Detwiler
Dr. Darin Detwiler, LP.D., M.A.Ed., brings many years of military, writing, policy, and instructional experienceFull bio -
Kristen Lee
Behavioral Science educator, clinician, author, comedian, and activist devoted to leveraging human potential, particularly for marginalized and underserved populations.Full bio -
Corliss Thompson
Corliss Thompson, Ph.D., teaching professor, has taught research methods, research design, and social justice courses in the Graduate School of Education since 2013.Full bio -
Xiaomu Zhou
Xiaomu Zhou is a lead faculty member in the Master of Professional Studies in Informatics program, College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University.Full bio
“ Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies effectively combines rigorous academic training with critical exposure to professional business practices and real-life management choices. Students in the CPS Finance and Management program develop strong critical thinking skills, analytical and integrative research skills, an ability to interpret data sources, and to form cogent business positions among competing alternatives. The combination of technical ability and managerial decision-making sensitivity in complex business resource situations is essential for success in a professional business environment and is central to the curriculum’s framework and outcomes. CPS Finance and Management students, upon completion of their studies, are prepared to make meaningful contributions to a broad array of business initiatives around the world.”
-Sam Sacco, Part-Time Lecturer
Cost and Tuition
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Application Deadlines
The deadlines below are recommended; however, admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and applications submitted after these deadlines will still be considered for the upcoming term.
The domestic deadlines below allow time for those transferring credits. More details.
Domestic Application Deadlines
International Application Deadlines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
Did you know?
Increasing globalization and economic growth are expected to drive demand for accountants and financial professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job prospects for accountants and auditors are outstanding, with faster-than-average growth expected from 2016 to 2026. While job opportunities are expected to be favorable overall, individuals with professional certifications, especially certified public accountants (CPAs) , certified management accountants (CMAs), or certified financial analysts (CFAs), are likely to enjoy the best opportunities in the finance and accounting field.
Impressive Numbers
- A degree in accounting is ranked #1, in terms of in-demand degrees, according to Forbes, 2016.
- 632,400 new business and financial jobs will be added by 2024 according to BLS, 2015. This is much faster job growth than other occupations.
What can you do with your degree?
The Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management program is designed for students who desire to work for accounting firms, accounting and finance departments of corporations, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Careers to consider include:
- Financial and Management Accountant
- Auditor
- Financial specialist
- Accounting clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Real estate appraiser or assessor
- Budget analyst
- Cost estimator
- Claims adjustor/examiner
- Financial analyst
- Insurance underwriter
- Loan officer
- Management analyst
- Financial advisor
- Tax examiner
- Revenue agent
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