Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The accounting curriculum provides an opportunity for students with varied interests to obtain a broad-based understanding of the role of accounting in the measurement and communication of financial and economic data. In the bachelor’s degree in Accounting program, a number of interdisciplinary courses have been designed for those students wishing a maximum overview of multinational issues in accounting and taxation as well as for those students who intend to pursue more advanced studies in accounting. Accounting students who expect to take the Certified Public Accountant professional examinations should select elective courses with the approval of and in consultation with the Chair of the Accounting Department.

Learning outcomes

1. Students acquire the knowledge necessary for the understanding of business data and will master accounting concepts, principles, and theories.
2. Students will develop technical skills necessary to measure, analyze, and interpret economic data.
3. Students will understand internal accounting systems, controls, reports for decision making and will learn how to effectively communicate economic data.
4. Students will study professional and regulatory requirements. Additionally students will acquire the accounting foundation that enables them to pursue advanced study required for the successful completion of the CPA exam.
5. Students will pursue internships.
6. Students will have the opportunity to apply to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program where they will gain hands-on, real world experience.

https://www.bridgeport.edu/academics/programs/accounting-bs/ 

A deadline is the last possible date the university will review an application for admission into a particular semester. You may submit your application for admission up to twelve months in advance of the semester in which you wish to begin your studies at UB.

To meet our application deadline, we strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible, as we receive a high volume of applications throughout the year.

• Spring deadline: December 1
• Fall deadline: July 15

It is highly recommended that you apply and submit ALL the required admission materials at least one month before the deadlines.

https://www.bridgeport.edu/admissions/international/