Dual Degree - Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Master of Science - Accounting

Accounting is often called the “language of business.” Businesses plan, assess and report the results of operations, financial condition and cash position using accounting principles to prepare financial statements that express business operations to both internal and external users of financial information. External users assess creditability, performance, risk and investment potential while internal users assess the efficiency of resource allocation, performance and achievement of strategic objectives in the daily management of a business.

The accounting major teaches students the language of business. The undergraduate program is tightly focused on core accounting concepts featuring financial, cost, systems, tax and audit coursework. Accounting graduates are well-positioned to start their careers in accounting or continue their coursework with a lockstep “fifth year” Master's in Accounting that completes the educational requirements for the CPA exam and ultimate certification.

Undergraduate students participate in a service-learning experience, typically in the tax course, applying their learning in live client contact experiences. University of Tampa’s small classes and extensive research and writing opportunities provide accounting majors the opportunity to develop superior communication skills, making them highly sought after by employers and graduate programs.