Accounting and Finance (B.S.)

Accounting and Finance (B.S.)
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  Online Program

This online program blends Accounting and Finance essentials with organizational processes you’ll use on the job. You will learn how to help organizations maximize assets, plan budgets, gain efficiencies, and manage investments. You’ll gain a foundation that can help you if your goal is to become a CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

 Credit Hours: 120  |   Transfer: Up to 90 Credits  |   Tuition Cost


What is Accounting and Finance?

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance blends content knowledge in accounting and finance with corresponding knowledge of organizational processes in the field. This program prepares graduates to help organizations better leverage assets, manage budgets, gain efficiencies, and maximize  investments. The program provides a foundation for individuals whose future goals may include earning the credential of Certified Public Accountant.

Why study Accounting and Finance at UNH College of Professional Studies?

This program blends Accounting and Finance essentials with organizational processes that you’ll use on the job. You will learn how to help organizations maximize assets, plan budgets, gain efficiencies, and manage investments. You’ll gain a foundation that can help you if your goal is to become a CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

Potential Career Areas

  • Treasurer and Controller
  • Financial manager
  • Accountant and Auditor
  • Budget Analyst
  • Credit Analyst
  • Financial and Investment Analyst
  • Personal Financial Advisor
  • Financial Examiner
  • Tax Examiners and Collector
  • Tax Preparer
  • Financial Quantitative Analyst
  • Bookkeeping, Accounting,and Auditor
  • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk
  • Brokerage Clerk

“Finance is a great field! Not only are there multiple opportunities for growth and advancement, but the knowledge obtained will help you no matter what direction your professional life takes. Personally, I could always crunch numbers, but finishing my degree provided me the skills for how best to interpret and present the numbers for good forecasting and decision making.”

Susan Fulton, Chief Financial Officer for the Endowment for Health and Health Strategies of New Hampshire

Course Highlights


  • Managerial Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Modeling and Decision-Making
  • Taxation
  • Money and Banking
  • Auditing
  • Investment Principles

... and more!

Why UNH CPS?


  • Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
  • Available fully online with select on-campus courses.
  • Affordable tuition.
  • Nationally ranked online programs.
  • About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty.
  • Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
  • Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
  • We’re experts at assessing credit toward your undergraduate degree – not only from previous college coursework, but also for other college-level knowledge demonstrated outside the traditional classroom.

​​Students pursuing an associate degree at their local community college are encouraged to explore our Transfer Pathway! This resource lists the courses your associate degree should contain at your community college, as well as the remaining courses you’ll need to take at UNH College of Professional Studies to complete your bachelor’s degree!

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  • Completion of our free, online application for admission
  • High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
    • Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC

Curriculum & Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance blends content knowledge in accounting and finance with corresponding knowledge of organizational processes in the field. This program prepares graduates to help organizations better leverage assets, manage budgets, gain efficiencies, and maximize investments. The program provides a foundation for individuals whose future goals may include earning the credential of Certified Public Accountant.

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
APST 405 Career Development and Planning 2
CMPL 402 Excel 2
ENG 420 The Writing Process 4
MGMT 410
or MGMT 566
Principles of Management
or Organizational Behavior
4
General Education Course 4
 Credits16
Spring
COM 460 Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics 4
CRIT 501 Introduction to Critical Inquiry 4
MTH 402
or MTH 504
or MTH 510
Math for Our World
or Statistics
or Pre-Calculus
4
ACCT 532 Financial Accounting 4
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
ACCT 533 Managerial Accounting 4
ACCT 550 Accounting Information Systems 4
COM 480 Visual Communication 4
ECO 470 Principles of Economics 4
 Credits16
Spring
COM 590 Professional Communication 4
FNC 611 Money and Banking 4
MTH 504 Statistics 4
General Education Course 4
 Credits16
Third Year
Fall
ACCT 600 Intermediate Accounting I 4
ACCT 601 Intermediate Accounting II 4
CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking 4
FNC 665 Financial Management 4
 Credits16
Spring
ACCT 710 Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting 4
ACCT 720 Auditing 4
FNC 612 Investment Principles 4
General Education Course 4
 Credits16
Fourth Year
Fall
ACCT 629 Cost Accounting 4
ACCT 635 Taxation 4
FNC 675 Financial Modeling and Decision-Making 4
IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar 4
 Credits16
Spring
ACCT 730 Advanced Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals 4
MGMT 798
or MGMT 795
Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience
or Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship
4
 Credits8
 Total Credits120

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits
Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral*
Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program
Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*GPA: Major and any state certification GPA requirements may be higher and are indicated in program details.
 
A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor, and General Education requirements with only one overlap being utilized between the Major and Minor. Please note that Option requirements are considered part of the Major. Students must complete 16 upper-level credits in majors within the College of Professional Studies, Online.

Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems4 Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World4 Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression4 CRIT 602Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking4 IDIS 601Interdisciplinary Seminar4 Total Credits40

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

ENG 420
The Writing Process
One Writing Intensive course in the Major
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above
One Additional Writing Intensive Course

Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

Major Requirements

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking  and IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

Major in Accounting and Finance
Foundational Courses
APST 405Career Development and Planning2
CMPL 402Excel2
ECO 470Principles of Economics4
MTH 504Statistics4
MGMT 410Principles of Management4
or MGMT 566 Organizational Behavior
ACCT 532Financial Accounting4
ACCT 533Managerial Accounting4
Intermediate Courses
ACCT 550Accounting Information Systems4
ACCT 600Intermediate Accounting I4
ACCT 601Intermediate Accounting II4
COM 590Professional Communication4
FNC 611Money and Banking4
FNC 665Financial Management4
FNC 675Financial Modeling and Decision-Making4
Advanced Courses
ACCT 629Cost Accounting4
ACCT 635Taxation4
ACCT 710Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting4
ACCT 720Auditing4
ACCT 730Advanced Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals4
FNC 612Investment Principles4
Integrative Capstone:
MGMT 795Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship4
or MGMT 798 Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience
Total Credits80

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of essentials in the fields of accounting and finance to provide sound information through valid processes to users of accounting and financial services.
  • Show thorough competence in understanding quantitative and qualitative methods as applied to problem-solving in the fields of accounting and finance.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to explain, evaluate, and present financial and accounting information to varied audiences.
  • Employ integrity, ethics and social responsibility in accounting and financial practices.

Your Prior and Current Learning Counts


Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.

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Career Outcomes

Talk with your advisor to discuss how your program, experience, and goals align.