Accounting is a professional career with employment opportunities in public, corporate, not-for-profit, or governmental areas.
Graduates from the Department of Accounting at the UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics demonstrate tremendous attention to detail and advanced problem-solving capabilities. The Bachelor of Administration in Accounting prepares students for careers in various parts of the accounting profession. The BBA in Accounting plus a second business major, or the Master of Business Administration, fulfills the 150-credit requirement to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination. The MBA with accounting emphasis is ideal for individuals that are working or interested in accounting, but desire a breadth degree.
Vision
To be the first choice in the state of Wisconsin for accounting students.
Mission
We transform our students through diverse student-first opportunities in the classroom and beyond. Our expertise informs our curriculum, which helps students prepare for successful
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Professionals with an accounting degree can work in almost any industry imaginable. Not only is the field of accounting experiencing significant growth, but regulation changes and technology advancements ensure there is no shortage of opportunities and challenges. This field of study may be a good fit for individuals that are detail-orientated, enjoy working with numbers and have an aptitude for technology.
The College of Business and Economics offers a rich breadth of co-curricular activities to enhance student development and learning outcomes, including award-winning student organizations and applied learning experiences. These efforts, as well as the college's outstanding reputation for its accounting program, have resulted in a 100 percent placement rate for accounting majors within six months of graduation. Our graduates' first-time exam pass rate consistently exceeds state and national averages.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics has earned accounting accreditation from AACSB International, also known as The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. With this achievement, UW-Whitewater joined the top 2 percent of the world's business schools that have earned AACSB accounting accreditation in addition to AACSB business accreditation.
Student Development
Along with experiential learning through student organizations and paid internships, students can tailor their education to their interests and career plans with several emphasis options. Learn more ways to get involved.
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Department Email: accounting@uww.edu
Phone: (262) 472-1344
