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Accounting

Do you see yourself using your love of numbers to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals?

Can you imagine using the skills you develop to help companies remain financially strong or non-profits continue their important work?

Hull College of Business prepares students for a variety of rewarding career pathways.

An Accounting degree from Augusta University offers an experience like no other — one that augments classroom knowledge with real-world experience to get you to your future with all the skills necessary to make an impact.

Accounting is for you if you consider yourself

Analytical and Strategic

 

Learning

like no

other.

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What You'll Study

Coursework

In the Accounting program, you’ll take a wide range of classes in business, finance and management.

Course List | Track Sheet

Experience-based Education

Outside the Classroom

More than 125 students participate in the Study Abroad and Study Away program each year, adding exciting life-changing memories and important resume-enhancing experiences.

Tours of area businesses and events like Accounting Night provide opportunities to engage with business leaders and potential employers outside the classroom.

Community engagement projects and the prominent role the Hull College of Business plays in the region ensures exposure to a wide variety of businesses, mentors and potential employers.

 

Career Planning

The Career and Academic Planning (CAP) Center offers a comprehensive range of services that help students achieve their academic and career goals.

 

Internships

Internships allow you to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom, providing the real-world skills employers are looking for. Additionally, internships provide a network of professional contacts.

 

Clubs & Organizations

Student organizations supplement classroom education with networking events and leadership opportunities, further developing professional business knowledge and skills.

 

Research & Innovation

Whether you’re an undergrad or graduate student, Augusta University offers opportunities to create your own research project or work with faculty to tackle some of the world’s most complex and pressing challenges.

Your Future

Career Options

Graduates from the Accounting program can pursue careers as professional accountants in private, public or governmental organizations. An Accounting degree also provides excellent background for non-business professions like law and is helpful for advancement to top-level management.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for an accountant or auditor is $77,250 per year.

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Learning Like No Other

Why Augusta?

Frequent networking opportunities and a strong presence in the local business community ensures you’ll interact with potential mentors and employers both inside and outside the classroom.

A focus on academic and career planning allows you to achieve your goals.

Internships provide real-world experience that gives students a competitive advantage, increasing your viability as a potential new hire.

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‘That internship prepared me for my current role’

"Students learn teamwork, project management, conflict resolution, communication skills, networking, critical thinking, problem-solving and much more."

A large group of people walk outside in front of a large state capitol building.

‘It’s about how we can collaborate’: Students learn to make their voices heard during annual Capitol Day

“I asked a couple of the lawmakers why they chose state politics over federal politics, and they all said because they felt they could have a bigger impact on our citizens at the state level," said Lee Saffold, a fourth-year political science major.

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Augusta University invests $6 million to boost faculty and staff amid enrollment surge

This significant investment was primarily aimed at bolstering areas where the university expects to see the most growth in core classes that first- and second-year students need to progress toward their degree, but the funding will also support all areas of enrollment growth through increasing student support in areas.

money

Augusta University business faculty offers financial advice for college students

"Students should know their credit score just as quickly as their GPA and they should protect it vigorously," said Wendy Habegger, PhD, lecturer Hull College of Business.

Educating the next generation of leaders

The Hull College of Business prepares students for successful careers in business through distinctive academic programs and experiential learning. Join us today for an experience like no other.