Online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Degree Type

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Study Options

Online
On Campus

Study Accounting Online at Monroe

ACBSP accredited – the seal of approval employers look for
24/7 online tutoring available
Plenty of networking opportunities
Career focused skills in business, tax law and statistics

The Curriculum

There’s no doubt about it, accounting can be challenging. You’ll study economics, accounting and managerial principles, and business law. Rest assured that our professors are available to help you every step of the way. You can chat with them online, or visit on campus during posted office hours. We're proud to note that our accounting graduates have recently found jobs with KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, and Ernst & Young.

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STUDENTS COME FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. Monroe FEELS LIKE A CLOSE FAMILY.

Katreece Campbell

Bachelor’s in Accounting, 2019
Accounts Payable, Structure Tech Construction

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Featured Course

Principles of Financial Accounting

Learn the language of accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, journalizing and posting.

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Professional Opportunities

With New York City at your doorstep, internship opportunities abound! Recent placements have ranged from accounting firms to city agencies, industry, and municipalities.

Recent internships have included:

New York Life Insurance Co
Bronx Chamber of Commerce
PwC - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
ADAPT Community Network
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
Aspira of New York, Inc
Deloitte
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
NYPD Community Affairs Bureau
Crime Victims Support Services of The North Bronx, Inc

Professional Connections

Memberships in clubs and organizations connected with your field give you an extra edge and are essential for networking, too. As an accounting student, you’ll have several to choose from:

Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society, recognizing the academic excellence of students at qualifying colleges around the world
The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), for students who want to enhance opportunities for themselves in the accounting and finance industries
Association for Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), helping students develop leadership skills, access the national ALPFA Scholarship Program, acquire professional mentors, and network
The Club for Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO), for students of all majors. The club runs annual “Shark Tank” and “Stock Market Competition” events.

Potential Career Paths

With a degree in accounting, you’ll be poised to tackle jobs in a number of businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government, such as:

Staff accountant: Maintain fiscal reports, general ledgers, and records; prepare and analyze budgets.
Internal auditor: Assess a company's IT and/or business processes, risks and risk management efforts. Make sure the organization is complying with laws.
Management accountant: Help managers plan and make decisions by providing financial information.
Budget analyst: Help organization allocate its financial resources by developing and executing budgets; monitor spending.
Loan officer: Act as a liaison between the institution and loan applicant to craft a loan suitable to both parties.
Financial analyst: Guide businesses and individuals making investment decisions.