Accounting (BSA) at The University of Akron

Today's business environment requires increasingly efficient management of a firm's assets. The Financial Management major prepares students to use established financial principles to meet organizations' financial goals. Students learn how to effectively manage a firm's assets by taking required finance and accounting courses, and electives to allow further study in such areas as firm asset management, investment management, and capital budgeting.

Financial Management focuses on the management of the financial resources of a firm. Students learn to efficiently manage assets of a firm by taking additional required finance and accounting courses. Elective courses permit further study in such areas as firm asset management, investment management and capital budgeting.

If your interests are in business and playing a critical role in managing successful companies, the University of Saint Mary accounting program is designed for you.

At USM, you'll learn from expert faculty who possess years of academic and practical real-world experience. You'll gain a thorough understanding of accounting principles, auditing, tax, reporting practices, and planning. Discover how to manage and report on financial activities using fact-based decision-making skills. Develop critical thinking and leadership skills by working closely with faculty in small classroom settings.