Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Whether you are a business professional looking to further your career and increase your marketability or an individual with a desire to enter the business world, earning your Bachelor of Science in Accounting will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals and succeed in your career.

Liberty University’s® Bachelor of Science in Accounting program prepares you to be effective leaders in business through the development of competencies in financial, managerial, governmental, and non-profit accounting, auditing, and taxation.

With an accounting bachelor's degree you will develop proficiency in communication and computer application skills in order to evaluate and synthesize complex accounting issues. You will also learn to identify, analyze, and appropriately deal with ethical dilemmas from a sound moral and biblical perspective, utilizing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to formulate solutions.

The online bachelor's accounting degree serves as an excellent stepping stone toward earning a Master of Science in Accounting, which is also offered online through Liberty University Online.

Liberty University's online bachelor's accounting degree was listed as one of the top three online accounting programs.

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Quick Facts

2010-2011 Tuition

$295 per credit hour (based on full-time enrollment)

Credit Hours

• 120 total hours
• 30 hours must be taken through Liberty
• 50% (28 hours) of major must be taken through Liberty
• 30 hours of upper-level course are a required part of the 120 total hours

Potential Career Placement

• Corporate
• Accounting
• Education
• Government
• Non-Profit
• Public Accounting 

Want to learn more?

Visit the School of Business
Download Degree Completion Plan
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements