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Accounting Major

Accounting is the language of business and so much more. It provides the critical information that guides decision-making at all levels of business, government and non-profit organizations.

The recommended plan of study includes classes in applied and social sciences, marketing and business communication, in addition to finance, business law and management information systems.

Why Major in Accounting?

An Accounting degree offers students the opportunity to obtain technical knowledge, analytical skills and communication expertise required to lead ethical and effective organizations and people. Accounting graduates find career opportunities across many areas including public, private and government accounting.

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Students planning to take the CPA exam should review the educational requirements established by the State Board of Accountancy in the state in which they plan to sit for the examination.

Degree Options

BS in Business Administration (accounting major)

Students studying accounting will receive a BS in Business Administration with major in Accounting. The Accounting Major concentration is available to all students enrolled at Drexel LeBow.

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BS / MBA Dual Degree (Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Masters in Business Administration)

LeBow’s BS/MBA program provides academically qualified students with the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA with five years of study.

Minor in Accounting

A minor in accounting can be a great supplement to a wide range of degrees. The accounting minor concentration is available to all students enrolled at Drexel LeBow.

All interested students should meet with an advisor. Make an appointment by calling the Undergraduate Advising Office at 215.895.2110.

LeBow's Undergraduate Accounting Program Endorsed by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Drexel LeBow’s undergraduate accounting program is now a member of the IMA’s Higher Education Endorsement Program! This signifies our accounting program provides the rigorous curriculum needed for students to prepare for the CMA exam.

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    Median Co-op Hourly Salary: $21
    Top Co-op Recruiters:
    • Ametek, Inc.
    • CHUBB (formerly ACE USA)
    • COMCAST CORPORATION
    • KPMG LLP
    • PricewaterhouseCoopers
    Average Starting Salary: $60,994
    Full-time employment data reflects the class of 2020. Co-op data reflects academic year 2019-2020.

Student Success Story

Malinka Ranasinghe
BS in Economics; BS in Business Administration (Accounting), 2016
Malinka Ranasinghe

Ranasinghe leveraged his dual degrees by infusing economic theories and research skills learned at LeBow into tax auditing at EY (Ernst & Young).

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