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What You’ll Learn
Find The Right Solutions
Establish accounting systems and strategies for business and
organizations.
Understand the Numbers
Organize and interpret financial information.
Use Industry Technology
Leverage technology in the field of accounting for functional
effectiveness and efficiency.
Uphold Ethics & Standards
Apply appropriate professional and ethical standards relevant to
accounting.
Share Your Insights
Communicate professionally within the field.
BS in Business, Accounting Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Aligned With Industry Standards
We partner with employers, key professional organizations, and an external advisory council to design programs that align with industry standards.
Target Your Studies
Gain specialized skills with concentrations including accounting, business intelligence, finance, health care management, management leadership, marketing, and project management.
Full Access to WSJ
We’ve teamed with The Wall Street Journal to give business students
full digital access to timely, relevant business news.
Cost & Learning Formats
We know you’re busy—you need a learning experience tailored to your
life, not the other way around. That's why Capella offers two 100
percent competency-based, online learning formats to best fit your
needs. Which learning format is right for you? Take our Path Finder Quiz
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
Our self-paced learning format lets you take courses at your own
speed, moving onto the next course when you're ready.
- Take unlimited courses (up to two at a time) per 12-week billing session
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per session*
*This is only an estimate, using general program
pricing. Your price may be higher or lower depending on
your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in
FlexPath) the speed at which you move through the program. Fees,
including application fees and resource kits, are not included in
this estimate. The GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay
if you brought in the average number of transfer credits or the
maximum allowed transfer credits. The FlexPath prices show the
tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of
transfer credits and you moved at the speed of a typical FlexPath
student or as quickly as the fastest FlexPath students (90th
percentile). New or recently revised programs base their estimate on
comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not
available for FlexPath.
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
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Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Scholarships for New Students
Capella scholarships, available for qualifying students, aren’t need-based and never have to be repaid.
Transfer Credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited
schools.
Low-Cost Gen Ed Courses
Our learning partner, Sophia Learning, offers self-paced, online
options for fulfilling bachelor’s requirements for only $329 per
course.
Accredited & Respected
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Bachelor's in Accounting Sample Courses
The curriculum in our online accounting bachelor's degree focuses on
helping you to establish accounting systems, organize and interpret
financial information, leverage technology, and apply professional and
ethical standards.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BUS4060 | Financial Accounting Principles |
| BUS4061 | Managerial Accounting Principles |
| BUS4062 | Intermediate Financial Accounting Topics and Trends |
| BUS4063 | Advanced Financial Accounting Topics and Trends |
| BUS4064 | Cost Accounting for Planning and Control |
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment Counselors
These folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads).
They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for
success.
Advisors
Want to learn more about courses, instructors, or resources? Ask our
advisors—they know all about the details of your program.
Tutoring
Get personalized coursework help from a subject matter expert and
one—on-one support for academic skills and specific subjects.
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach the knowledge and skills you’ll need,
now.
Accounting Career Insights
How to Make the Most of an Online Accounting Degree
Accounting professionals influence a business beyond the balance
sheet. Explore four growing areas in the field.
Accounting vs. Finance
While the fields of accounting and finance are closely related, there
are key differences.
Accounting Professional Paths
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our
BS in Business Accounting degree.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Accountant
- Staff accountant
- Financial analyst
- Accounting manager
- Tax manager
- Internal auditor
- Audit manager
- Tax professional
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting clerk
- Accounts payable clerk
- Accounting specialist
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Financial services organization
- Bank
- Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll services organization
- Government – local, state, federal
- Insurance carrier
- Hospital
- College or university
- Community or technical college
- Consulting firm
- Manufacturing organization
- Self-employed
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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