Bachelor in Accounting (Bachelor's)

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This programme is part of a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree and focuses on practical application of accounting principles. Students develop skills in financial reporting, auditing, and data analysis through case studies and real-world simulations. The curriculum includes two distinct tracks: Accounting Data Analytics and General Accounting. Each track prepares students for specific roles in financial management and compliance.

Focus areas include Accounting Data Analytics, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Cost Accounting, Personal Taxation.

The programme requires 121 total semester credit hours, including 40 core credits, 31 arts and sciences credits, 6 self-integration credits, 21 concentration credits, and 9 track-specific credits. Students must complete one of two tracks, each with its own set of required courses and electives.

Graduates enter roles such as staff accountant, tax preparer, audit associate, or financial analyst in corporate, public, or government settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Transfer students may apply up to 90 credits. Required documents include official transcripts and application forms.

The programme totals about 121 credit hours. On campus or online, full-time, 2.5 years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 83% of applicants.

ECPI University’s current model centers on accelerated, career-focused education. Students can choose diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs, with many available online, on campus, or in both formats. Five-week terms and year-round scheduling support continuous progress, with bachelor’s degrees available in as little as 2.5 years and associate degrees in as little as 1.5 years, depending on the program, schedule, and applicable transfer credits.

Academic options cover Technology and Engineering Technology, Nursing, Health Science, Business, Criminal Justice, and Culinary Arts. Technology programs include cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, software development, UX and web development, networking, and engineering technology. Nursing pathways include LPN, ADN, and BSN options with labs and clinicals. Health Science offerings include medical assisting, imaging, and physical therapist assistant programs. Business and Criminal Justice programs address administration, analytics, IT management, security, policing, and justice careers.

Students may study at one of ECPI University’s 16 locations or through its online campus. Virginia Beach is the university’s home city, while other listed locations extend across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. Admissions are rolling, with multiple start dates throughout the year. Applicants submit an application and any required transcripts or documents. Transfer credits from accredited institutions are evaluated case by case. Financial aid options may include grants, scholarships, work-study, loans, and military or veteran education benefits.