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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting
Combine business leadership preparation with accounting expertise to support financial decision-making across organizations.
No matter the industry, there will always be a strong need for professionals who know how to prepare and examine financial records
Centenary University’s undergraduate Accounting program is perfect for students interested in pursuing a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) — the top certifications in the world of accounting and finance.
The BS in Accounting prepares students for positions in accounting and business and provides the required accounting courses necessary to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
(150 credits are required for CPA licensure – See 150 credit program below.)
The BS in Business Administration: Accounting Concentration prepares a student for jobs requiring some accounting knowledge beyond fundamental accounting
(16 credits of upper-level accounting courses are required).
The 150-credit dual major with a BS in Accounting and BS in Business Administration: Finance Concentration prepares students to sit for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA Exam) upon graduation in just four years, saving time and money. These degrees meet the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) requirements for 150 completed credits to take the CPA Exam (24 credits of upper-level accounting courses and 16 credits of upper-level finance courses are required).
We have designed our curriculum to prepare you to sit for the CPA exam in New Jersey. Introductory courses focus on basic accounting principles. Advanced courses cover topics such as cost accounting, tax accounting, governmental accounting, and auditing.
Your Future
Academic Advancement:
Next steps include CPA eligibility coursework, MS in Accounting, MBA, forensic accounting, tax, audit, or data analytics certificate.
Career Pathways:
Corporate Accountant, Financial Analyst, Tax Consultant
Industry Outlook:
Similar to pure accounting roles, corporate finance positions are seeing steady demand.
Regional employers include
Deloitte; EY; PwC; KPMG; Withum; EisnerAmper; ADP; Prudential Financial; PSEG; Johnson & Johnson.
Salary Outlook:
$60,000 – $85,000
Getting Started
For New Jersey entry-level roles aligned to BS in Business Administration: Concentration Accounting, a reasonable starting range is approximately $55,000–$72,000, depending on role, licensure/certification, employer type, and prior experience.
Early Career and Progression
Approx. $82,000 midpoint at about five years, with higher earnings in specialized, licensed, technical, supervisory, or high-demand settings.
Approx. $105,000 average or attainable mid-career benchmark around ten years, especially for advanced credentials, management responsibility, or specialized practice.
*Salary and Outlook Data