Strayer University Bachelor's Degrees 33 courses 180 total credits
Strayer University’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting prepares students to develop broad knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation, auditing, managerial accounting, accounting information systems, and the role financial information plays in organizational decision making. The curriculum combines technical accounting preparation with business, communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Designed for working adults and flexible learning formats, the program examines accounting in an environment increasingly shaped by data analytics, digital systems, automation, regulatory change, and emerging technologies. Students develop practical knowledge to interpret financial information, support organizational accountability, and contribute to data informed business decisions. Students may have the opportunity to earn micro-credentials on the way to completing their degree.
| Major | 81 credits |
| General Education Core | 67.5 credits |
| Electives | 31.5 credits |
| Total Credits | 180 credits |
Major
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 100 | Accounting I | 4.5 |
| ACC 206 | Accounting II | 4.5 |
| ACC 303 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4.5 |
| ACC 304 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4.5 |
| ACC 307 | Federal Taxation | 4.5 |
| ACC 308 | Accounting Information Systems Fundamentals | 4.5 |
| ACC 309 | Data Analytics for Accounting | 4.5 |
| ACC 317 | Advanced Federal Taxation | 4.5 |
| ACC 350 | Managerial Accounting | 4.5 |
| ACC 399 | Accounting Experience Through Workplace Learning | 4.5 |
| ACC 401 | Advanced Accounting | 4.5 |
| ACC 403 | Auditing | 4.5 |
| ACC 410 | Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting | 4.5 |
| ACC 499 | Undergraduate Accounting Capstone | 4.5 |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 4.5 |
| FIN 100 | Principles of Finance | 4.5 |
| LEG 100 | Business Law I | 4.5 |
| LEG 305 | The Legal Environment of Business | 4.5 |
| Total Major | 81 credits | |
General Education Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 101 | Navigating a Digital World | 4.5 |
| COM 100 | Communication at Work | 4.5 |
| COM 200 | Communication: The Key to Working Together | 4.5 |
| ECO 110 | Taking Charge of Your Economic Future | 4.5 |
| ENG 116 | Discover the Writer in You | 4.5 |
| ENG 201 | The Power of Persuasion | 4.5 |
| HIS 110 | U.S. History: Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future | 4.5 |
| HUM 201 | Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World | 4.5 |
| MAT 110 | Using Math to Inform Your World | 4.5 |
| MAT 210 | Data-Driven Decisions | 4.5 |
| PHI 201 | Thinking it Through | 4.5 |
| PSY 101 | Smarter Decisions through Psychology | 4.5 |
| SCI 201 | Unlocking the Secrets of Science and Innovation | 4.5 |
| SOC 101 | The Story of Us: Embracing Society and Collaboration | 4.5 |
| WRK 100 | Preparing for the Future of Work | 4.5 |
| Total General Education Core | 67.5 credits | |
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