BA/BS in Accounting and Related Services

Accounting is an on-campus major, with a minor available, that explains how accounting information systems work and how to read financial data for decisions. The program prepares students for careers with accounting firms, corporations, public agencies and nonprofits. Positions include staff accountant, internal and external auditor, tax preparer and planner, and cost accountant. The university presents accounting as the language of business. As part of a public university in Framingham, Massachusetts, the major draws on small classes and close contact with faculty advisers. Interested applicants can request information or start an application through the university website, where the department also publishes its learning outcomes and the full list of required courses. Students who want more detail can look at the department listing for contact people, course sequences and practical experience options before deciding whether the program fits their plans.