University of North Carolina Wilmington Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
University of North Carolina Wilmington

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Wilmington, USA

BSc

English

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Science in Accountancy provides a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. You'll engage in various topics including financial and managerial accounting, auditing, tax, and corporate finance. This program prepares you for the dynamic field of accounting with a focus on both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), auditors, tax consultants, financial analysts, and corporate accountants. Opportunities exist in public accounting firms, private companies, and government agencies.

Information is critical to decision making in all areas of business. Accountants are experts at capturing, analyzing, and reporting reliable financial information and using that information to advise decision makers.

Organizational leaders rely on accounting professionals to:

  • Objectively measure profits and performance
  • Manage cash flow and safeguard assets
  • Develop strategies to minimize the impact of taxes
  • Design systems to ensure data integrity
  • Prevent and detect fraud
  • Analyze costs and develop competitive strategies
  • Attest to the reliability of financial information

Graduates of UNCW rsquo;s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program (accountancy concentration) and Master of Science degree program in Accountancy pursue careers in the ldquo;Big Four rdquo; accounting firms, national and regional consulting and CPA firms, industry, banking, and not-for-profit organizations. Graduates of both programs meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam in North Carolina and qualify for other professional certifications.