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Land your dream job through the education and versatility of a degree in accounting from Concordia College.

With a major or minor in accounting, there are a number of directions your career can take. Accounting prepares you for more than just a tax deadline. It can lead you to become a CFO for a private organization, a partner at a major public accounting firm, or an entrepreneur. 

At the Offutt School of Business, we’re ready to help you apply your education to your dream career and become an ethical business leader.

Program Options

Major in Accounting

As an accounting major, you will develop analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in a career that's needed in every business — making you highly sought after in various industries and opening doors to diverse career paths. Accounting majors must choose from one of the following concentration areas:

  • General Accountancy
  • Public Accountancy

Minor in Accounting

Students can also combine a minor in accounting with another major.

Degree Requirements and Courses

Accelerated Master of Science in Business Analytics

With our new 4+1 accelerated business analytics program, you will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting with a general accountancy concentration and a Master of Science in business analytics degree in just five years. Graduates will also meet the education requirements to take the Minnesota CPA exam.

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Featured Course: ACCT 470
Offutt School of Business

Audit I

Lindsey DiFiore

I enjoyed Audit with Professor DiFiore. I did an audit internship prior to the class, so the course allowed me to get more information about what I did during the internship and why I did it. It also helped with preparing for the CPA exam because the test questions in the course were structured like the CPA exam. DiFiore is an amazing professor because she shows that she cares about what she teaches, is helpful and flexible when needed, cares about everyone in the class and likes making connections with students.

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“Accounting has become one of the most dynamic and in-demand majors, and it opens so many doors. Concordia's accounting program emphasizes applying and demonstrating knowledge in a way that contributes to students’ success.”
Max LaVoy ’25

The Offutt School of Business Difference

Through engaging classroom courses with dedicated faculty, you will learn accounting concepts to prepare you for your postgraduation goals. Many of our faculty have professional experience in accounting and finance positions with a variety of businesses and organizations.

Along with rigorous accounting courses, you'll take a variety of core business courses to prepare you to be a well-rounded participant in the business workforce. These foundational courses include global economics, ethics, leadership, introduction to business law, principles of financial accounting, and principles of managerial accounting.

You'll also participate in hands-on learning outside of the classroom through internships, job shadowing, and volunteer opportunities.

“I began my first year of college very unsure about the specific major I wanted to pursue. In my freshman year, I decided to enroll in an introductory accounting course. The material really clicked with me. My instructor for the course positively impacted my decision to continue pursuing accounting in the Offutt School of Business.” — Ellen Dee ’22 | Accounting Major
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Facing the Future

Upon graduation, your degree will qualify you for a variety of professional positions, and your hands-on experience will help you get ahead of the competition. If you’re interested in getting your CPA licensure, our public accountancy concentration will help you meet the requirements to take the Minnesota examination for the CPA certificate under rules of the Minnesota Board of Accountancy.

In addition to the basics of accounting, students will develop skills like problem-solving, analytical thinking, and understanding of various software applications. They’ll also practice skills in other key areas, including communication, strategic planning, and innovation.

These skills, coupled with an understanding of accounting principles and practices, are designed to set our students up for success. In the dynamic world of business, we aim to prepare our business students for their strategic career goals.

Career Paths

Concordia accounting graduates work in careers including:

  • partner in CPA firms
  • controller
  • CFO
  • CEO
  • not-for-profit executive
  • vice president of corporations
  • accounting professor

CPA Licensure

Our accounting graduates have the second highest pass rate for the CPA exam among Minnesota colleges and universities.

Hired! Concordia accounting graduates are employed by a variety of companies, including:

Global, Ethical, Entrepreneurial

Founded on the pillars of transformative leadership, global engagement, ethical decision-making, and an entrepreneurial mindset, the Offutt School of Business is dedicated to sending into society thoughtful and informed business leaders with a strong moral compass. Our students attend classes in a state-of-the-art facility and participate in cutting-edge curriculum that allows them to think critically and network globally.

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