The Accounting curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the “language of business”, accountants assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.

In addition to course work in accounting principles, theories, and practice, students will study business law, finance, management, and economics. Related skillsare developed through the study of communications, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms,banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies. With work experience and additional education, an individual may advance in the accounting profession.

For more information on this curriculum please contact Mary Speth. Mary Speth can be reached at the following location: 106 Meyer Hall, telephone 910.246.4129, or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, youneedJavaScript enabled to view it

Questions about any of the Business programs may also be directed to Mary Dixon, chair of the Department of Management and Business Technologies. You may call Professor Dixon at 910.695.3754, email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or stop by her office located in 212B Stone Hall.