Bachelor in Accounting (Bachelor's)

Established in 1935, Corban University is a private, independent Christian university with a Baptist heritage. Its mission is to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. The university connects academic study with a Bible-centered worldview, worship, creative expression, stewardship, and service. Faculty mentors and close friendships support students as they develop knowledge, practical skills, compassion, and confidence for their careers.

Corban offers more than 50 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs on campus and online. Academic areas include business, education and counseling, humanities, mathematics and sciences, nursing, ministry, and social sciences. Graduate options include business administration, education, clinical mental health counseling, public administration, Christian leadership, divinity, kinesiology, and a Doctor of Education. The university has a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 18.

The 205-acre campus sits on a forested hillside minutes from central Salem, Oregon’s capital city. The mountains and Oregon coast are about an hour away, while nearby activities include parks, coffee shops, hiking trails, and food carts. International applicants should understand that Corban is an all-Christian academic community. Undergraduate applicants need a personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, a Christian character reference, and either a 2.7 or higher high school GPA or a 2.0 or higher college GPA. SAT, ACT, or CLT scores and application essays are not required.

Graduates are qualified to pursue careers as Certified Public Accountants and other financial professionals. This concentration within the Business Administration degree focuses on ethical financial reporting, tax preparation, and auditing with a Christ-centered approach. Students develop skills in analyzing financial data and applying accounting standards in public, corporate, and nonprofit settings. The programme integrates CPA exam preparation throughout coursework.

Focus areas include Taxation, Accounting Information Systems, Advanced Accounting, Auditing.

The programme requires 120 credits, with coursework focused on accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation, and auditing. CPA preparation is embedded in the curriculum, and no separate capstone or thesis is required.

Graduates enter roles such as Certified Public Accountant, financial analyst, controller, and international accountant.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Official transcripts and a completed application are needed.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On Campus, Full-Time, 4 Years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.