College of Business and Technology
Accounting, Finance, and Economics
On Campus
Accountants supply financial information about organizations that is used for making decisions. Today’s accountants are part of the management team—they are the Certified Public Accountants that audit the financial statements. CPA’s are employed by government agencies that enforce regulations and tax laws. As an Accounting major at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, you will be prepared to enter this challenging and rewarding profession, as well as excel in the field.
*2018-19 CBT Placement Stats. Data based on 100% response rate of program graduates
100%
Placed
45%
Full-Time
55%
Graduate School
“It is not easy, so you have to have the willpower to keep going. You can’t give up even when it becomes a struggle.” In the summer of 2012, she graduated. She says UNK prepared her for a career in accounting. “Employers want experienced accountants, and all I had was my degree, so I was so excited to finally show my accounting skills when I was hired.” Her advice to students is, “Get involved with an internship during college and gain basic experience to get hired over other applicants.”
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Accredited by The Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Only 30% of business programs in the United States are accredited by AACSB International.
The schedule is a guideline for progress toward a Business Administration Comprehensive Bachelor of Science - Accounting Emphasis degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney based on the current academic calendar. Consult with your academic advisor.
