This online accounting degree program will prepare you for the challenges and rewards of a career in accounting. Do you already have substantial experience in accounting or bookkeeping and lack only your bachelor's degree to take the next step in your career? Or are you motivated to launch a career as an accountant in a variety of settings? WGU's competency-based approach lets you leverage your prior experience to solidify your knowledge and skills in financial and cost accounting, tax accounting, auditing, and other accounting areas. You'll position yourself for career advancement in high-demand positions requiring financial accounting expertise, such as a staff accountant, tax accountant, or auditor.
A Program Overview
The online accounting degree program consists of ten domains of study, development of a comprehensive portfolio, and completion of a capstone project.
The domains of study are:
Accounting
Marketing Principles and Business Communications
Organizational Behavior and Management Principles
Upper Division Collegiate Reasoning and Problem Solving
Skills
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education.
"Western Governors University has raised the bar of excellence," said Dr. John Flores, CEO of USDLA.
"We are truly honored by WGU's contributions to the distance learning industry."
Your success at WGU is based on what you know and what you can do. Our carefully designed assessments give you the opportunity to prove you have the knowledge and experience necessary to succeed.
