120

Total Credits

40

Total Classes

On Ground

Format

Accounting graduates experience high placement rates in graduate schools and competitive accounting jobs. The program prepares students for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams. The Accounting program is housed in the Business and Management Division. Students will earn a Bachelor's of Business Administration (BBA) degree.

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"One of the greatest adventures I’ve had thus far in life was traveling to London for study abroad. The class I took was educational, but I believe I learned the most just by traveling to a foreign country by myself. This was a huge step for me."

Kaitlin Ludwig '12

Director of People and Culture, Lee Kennedy Co.

Boston, Mass.

Kaitlin Ludwig '12

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A Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting is for students hoping to find a career in business or government. Job opportunities include becoming a CPA or working in Finance, and coursework includes learning to read financial data; business ethics; accounting best practices; and application of accounting knowledge in management situations. The curriculum is designed to impress upon students the tools they need to find a successful job with a competitive salary following their studies. Accelerated programs and online accounting courses are available, subject to department approval.

Accounting graduates experience high placement rates in graduate schools and competitive accounting jobs. The program prepares students for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams.

Accounting students at SHU will learn the following principles:

  • Apply accounting knowledge in various managerial situations including preparing financial reports in contribution format. 
  • Communicate report analysis conclusions both verbally and in writing. 
  • Analyze financial data prepared in contribution format and use to make decisions about new and existing products. 
  • Continue introduction of business ethics. 

The Accounting program is housed in the Business and Management Division. Students will earn a Bachelor's of Business Administration (BBA) degree.


Laura Bearden
Associate Professor of Accounting
lbearden@sienaheights.edu
517-264-7659
Rhonda Wingfield
Assistant Professor of Accounting
rwingfie@sienaheights.edu
517-264-7689
Susan Pifer
Assistant Professor of Accounting
spifer1@sienaheights.edu
Wendy LaBeau
Assistant Professor of Accounting; Chair of Accounting Program
wlabeau@sienaheights.edu
517-264-7628

Costs & Aid

We know that college can be expensive, but we don't want cost to keep you from attending Siena Heights University! We offer numerous financial aid opportunities. Federal aid is available to students who qualify by completing the FAFSA. Feel free to contact us with questions about financial aid opportunities, or click on one of the links below.