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EMU’s College of Business offers cutting-edge accounting programs designed to prepare you for success in today’s dynamic financial world. Whether you aspire to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a management consultant, or a specialist in accounting information systems, EMU has the perfect program for you.

Transform your passion for numbers into a thriving career. Apply today and join the next generation of accounting leaders at Eastern Michigan University!

Academic Programs

Accounting [BBA]

  • Real-World Relevance: This Bachelor of Business Administration program equips students with technical expertise in financial reporting, auditing, tax accounting, and management accounting.

  • CPA Readiness: Graduates meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam, ensuring a competitive edge in the job market.

  • Internship Opportunities: Gain hands-on experience through connections with leading firms and organizations.

  • Experienced Faculty: Learn from industry experts and dedicated educators passionate about your success.

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Develop proficiency in financial analysis, decision-making, and ethical business practices, tailored to the demands of the accounting profession.

Accounting Information Systems [BBA]

  • Innovative Integration: This program blends traditional accounting with cutting-edge information technology, preparing you for roles at the intersection of finance and IT.

  • Technology-Driven Learning: Acquire skills in data analytics, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and cybersecurity, all essential for modern financial systems.

  • Career Versatility: Graduates are uniquely positioned for roles in forensic accounting, IT auditing, and system design.

  • Advanced Resources: Access state-of-the-art labs and software to gain practical experience in managing financial information systems.

Accounting Minor (for Non-Business Majors) - Non-business majors with an interest in accounting are encouraged to pursue this minor. 

Students who are interested in transferring to the Accounting program are encouraged to visit Transfer Partnerships for a list of articulation agreements.

Eastern Michigan University offers dynamic 150 credit hour pathways that combine a Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] and a Master of Science [MS] degree, tailored to students in Accounting and Accounting Information Systems (AIS). These programs are designed to help ambitious students fast-track their education and career aspirations, setting them apart in today’s competitive job market.

Why Choose the Combined BBA/MS Programs?

  • Efficiency & Value: Complete both degrees in just 150 credit hours, saving time and tuition compared to traditional pathways that require separate programs.
  • CPA Readiness: Meet the 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure, a must-have credential for accounting professionals.
  • Specialized Skillsets: Gain expertise in cutting-edge fields like forensic accounting, IT auditing, data analytics, and financial systems while mastering the core principles of accounting and business.
  • Seamless Transition: The integrated structure eliminates redundancy, allowing students to move smoothly from undergraduate to graduate-level coursework.
  • Enhanced Career Prospects: Graduates are uniquely positioned for leadership roles in public accounting, corporate finance, auditing, and information systems management.

Key Differences from Traditional Programs

  • Accelerated Learning: Unlike the standalone BBA and MS programs, this pathway combines essential content, removing overlap and ensuring a streamlined experience.
  • Interdisciplinary Focus (AIS Pathway): The AIS program blends accounting with advanced IT and analytics, preparing students for in-demand hybrid roles at the intersection of finance and technology.
  • Immediate Impact: Graduates enter the workforce faster with advanced qualifications, ready to excel in roles requiring both bachelor's and master's level expertise.

Student Activities and Involvement

  • Beta Alpha Psi International Honor Society

    The EMU chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, a national accounting honors organization, has been recognized internationally as a superior chapter for over 23 consecutive years. The EMU chapter performs hundreds of hours of community service each semester, including work on behalf of other organizations such as Meals on Wheels, the Walk to Fight Cancer, Habitat for Humanity and Food Gatherers. In addition, the members of Beta Alpha Psi filled out the tax return for more than 100 low-income people in the Ypsilanti community during the past year, an annual activity for the club.

    In addition to its community service and social activities, the group hosts weekly meetings with potential employers. The firms speak about resume preparation, how to conduct yourself at an interview, and the environment for professional accountants in Michigan. Speakers from industry leading firms help guide members toward careers in audit and assurance, financial advisory, tax services and information technology.

    “Under the leadership of [Faculty Advisor] Dr. Howard Bunsis, the Epsilon Omega Chapter has far exceeded the baseline requirements of Beta Alpha Psi, and has excelled in the areas of academics, professionalism and leadership.” (Brian McGuire, Beta Alpha President, 2020)

  • National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
    The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA, Inc.) is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the gap for black professionals in the accounting, finance, and related business professions. Representing more than 200,000 black professionals in these fields, NABA advances people, careers, and the mission by providing education, resources, and meaningful career connections to both professional and student members. Contact Faculty Advisor Dr. Randall Hucks too learn more.
  • Internships
    Students are urged to gain professional work experience through internships that align with their accounting interests.

Scholarships

  • PCAOB Scholars – Public Company Accounting Oversight Board ($15,000) – The accounting discipline awarded two (2) $15,000 PCAOB scholarships to outstanding undergraduate accounting (BBA) students in 2024.
  • Gerald Armstrong CPA scholarships – Through a generous bequest from Mr. Gerald Armstrong, an EMU accounting alumnus (1965), EMU is able to award six (6) $10,000 need-based scholarships each academic year to encourage current and incoming students to pursue their MSA degree, a pathway leading to the CPA designation.

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