Bachelor’s of Science In Business • Minor
Accounting
The Accounting major equips students with essential financial, analytical, and ethical skills needed in business today. Through focused coursework and real-world learning, you’ll build a strong foundation for careers in accounting, auditing, finance, or advanced study in business leadership.
Dig Deeper Into the program
Explore curriculum details, hands-on learning experiences, internships, and professional pathways that strengthen your financial expertise and prepare you for success in accounting and business leadership.
Degrees Offered
- Bachelors & Minor
Start Terms
- Fall or Spring
Program Format
- On-campus
- Select classes available online to provide added flexibility for students
Credit Hours & Timeline
- Total credits required: 128
- Typical completion time: 4 years
- Credits for minor: 18
Curriculum Highlights
- 36+ credit hours of dedicated accounting coursework, building depth in financial, managerial, and intermediate accounting.
- Accounting Internship provides real-world experience in corporate, nonprofit, or public accounting settings.
- Advanced accounting and auditing courses strengthen preparation for CPA eligibility and professional certification.
- Elective options allow you to explore areas such as taxation, finance, or data analytics.
Applicants for admission are evaluated based on the following criteria to gain full admission.
- High school record of cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. An applicant for a degree program must have graduated or will have graduated with 16 high school units from an accredited high school. The college preparatory program is strongly recommended to high school students. Ordinarily this program includes four years of English and two years of social studies, science, and mathematics.
- College/university record of cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, if applicable.
Applicants who do not meet the following criteria and show potential for success may be reviewed for an alternate admissions pathway.
Students who have successfully completed the General Education Development Test (GED) and have not accumulated at least 12 collegiate level semester hours credit at a regionally accredited institution with a 2.5 GPA or better will follow the Alternate Admissions Pathway.
Applications open July 1 for the upcoming academic year. CSM follows a rolling admission process, reviewing applications as they are received. We encourage students to apply early for priority consideration for scholarships, housing, and financial aid.
The Mercy Core is CSM’s general education curriculum and the foundation of every degree. Rooted in the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy, it integrates ethics, reflection, and action to prepare women to lead with purpose and advance justice in their communities.
Your Roadmap to Admission
From application to enrollment, we guide you through each step with clarity and personal support so you can focus on what matters most and take the next step toward your future.
Why Choose CSM?
Career-Ready Accounting Skills
Build a rigorous foundation in financial, managerial, and advanced accounting that positions you for strong earning potential and CPA pathways.
Real-World Preparation
Complete internships that translate classroom excellence into professional experience in corporate, nonprofit, and public accounting settings.
Women-Centered Academic Excellence
In a focused women’s college environment, you receive personalized mentorship that builds confidence, leadership capacity, and technical mastery.
Mercy-Grounded Integrity
Through the Mercy Core curriculum, you develop ethical judgment and social responsibility, preparing you to lead with integrity in complex financial environments.
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Tuition & Aid
Investing in your education is a big decision, and you do not have to navigate it alone. Every admitted full-time undergraduate student is guaranteed a merit scholarship, and CSM offers additional aid and personalized guidance to make your degree attainable. Our team will walk you through your options so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Accounting Career Outcomes
- Public accounting (audit, tax, advisory)
- Corporate accounting and finance
- Auditing and compliance
- Tax preparation and strategy
- Financial analysis
- Government and nonprofit accounting
- CPA licensure or graduate study pathways

Business By The Numbers
15 MAJORS
Offered within the Business program
Students can tailor their education to their interests and career goals, exploring new areas and graduating with skills aligned to today’s evolving business landscape.
100% of STUDENTS
Get hands-on experience through internships
Students gain practical experience, professional connections, and the confidence to transition smoothly from college to career.
?% of Graduates
Have jobs within six months of graduation
Students can have confidence that their degree leads to real opportunity, strong career placement, and a meaningful start in their chosen profession..
Our Students In Action
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Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
At its June 2025 meeting, the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) placed the College of St. Mary Physician Assistant Program sponsored by College of St. Mary on Accreditation-Probation status until its next review in July 2027.
Probation accreditation is a temporary accreditation status initially of not less than two years. However, that period may be extended by the ARC-PA for up to an additional two years if the ARC-PA finds that the program is making substantial progress toward meeting all applicable standards but requires additional time to come into full compliance. Probation accreditation status is granted, at the sole discretion of the ARC-PA, when a program holding an accreditation status of Accreditation – Provisional or Accreditation – Continued does not, in the judgment of the ARC-PA, meet the Standards or when the capability of the program to provide an acceptable educational experience for its students is threatened.
Once placed on probation, a program that fails to comply with accreditation requirements in a timely manner, as specified by the ARC-PA, may be scheduled for a focused site visit and is subject to having its accreditation withdrawn.
Specific questions regarding the Program and its plans should be directed to the Program Director and/or the appropriate institutional official(s).
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-college-of-st-mary/.
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