Overview
Accountants are essential in nearly every industry. They keep businesses and organizations on track for success by managing finances, creating strategic plans and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. A major in accounting at UW-Superior will open a world of opportunities in this in-demand field, giving you a solid broad-based business education along with in-depth accounting and auditing training.
Outstanding Instructors
Faculty members are certified as public accountants, internal auditors, management accountants and fraud examiners.
High Exam Pass Rates
Our students have outstanding CPA exam pass rates.
Experiential Learning
Benefit from real-life case studies, applied learning throughout the program, and ample internship opportunities.
What You’ll Learn
The accounting major is designed to engage students in critical thinking so they can analyze problems, implement strategies, and contribute to the success of a business organization. Student learning outcomes not only cover all functional and technological areas of accounting but also include the moral and ethical aspects of the field.
Courses in this program will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the accounting career of your choice. You will benefit from courses such as:
- Accounting for Not-For-Profit Entities
- Auditing Principles
- Business Law
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Fraud Examination
- Managerial Accounting
- Taxation
You’ll also have the opportunity to apply your course knowledge through numerous internship opportunities in public, corporate and government accounting in the Superior-Duluth area. This comprehensive accounting major requires at least 66 semester credits to complete and requires no minor.
My UWS education really helped me grow as an individual. I formed great relationships at UWS with my professors because of the small class sizes and I now work with some of my peers from my graduating class. Those connections have made the transition from an academic setting to a professional setting much smoother.
My experience in the accounting program has been incredibly rewarding, providing me with a solid foundation in both technical skills and analytical thinking. The challenges in the curriculum pushed me to think critically, while the support from professors and peers helped me grow personally and professionally. This experience has set a strong beginning for my career in accounting
Program Outcomes/Career Opportunities
Although there are many career opportunities for students with a Bachelor of Accounting degree, many seek certifications and licensures to expand employment opportunities. Completion of the program prepares students to take examinations for certified public accountants, certified managerial accountants, certified fraud examiners and certified internal auditors.
Employment growth in the accounting field is expected to remain strong for the next decade. You will find career opportunities as:
- Auditors
- Bank examiners
- Chief financial officers
- Comptrollers
- Forensic accountants
- Fraud examiners
- Government accountants
- Internal and external auditors
- Internal accountants
- IRS criminal investigation special agents
- Management accountants
Ready to get started?
Applying to UW-Superior is easy and free for undergraduate students. Once your application is submitted, you’ll hear from us within just a few days. We’re here to help you every step of the way with any questions you may have, so why wait? Start your application today. Â
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