All Purdue Online DegreesWhy Study Accounting?
A degree in accounting can open the door to a variety of career and job opportunities. Whether your career interests lie in the corporate world, small business operations, not-for-profit organizations or education, an accounting degree will provide you with the skill set to become a more effective decision maker.
- Accounting is one of the most stable professions in the country.
- The industry as a whole is expected to continue growing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 11% increase in job openings by the year 2024.
Why choose Purdue Northwest?
At Purdue Northwest, our mission is to provide students with a solid foundation for entry-level opportunities and long-term career success in accounting, as well as other business fields.
- Courses are taught by scholars and business practitioners with professional certifications and years of experience.
- We offer a B.S. in Accounting and the Master of Accountancy (MAcc).
- Individuals completing our programs can satisfy the coursework requirement to sit for the CPA, CMA and other professional certifications.
A Program Widely Respected
The value of the Purdue Northwest Accounting Program is best demonstrated by listing employers who have provided graduates with internship and career opportunities.
- Deloitte
- KPMG
- Plante Moran
- Swartz Retson
- Clifton Larson Allen
- Freidman & Huey
- Legacy Professionals
- Centier Bank
- McMahon & Associates
- United States Steel
- PepsiCo
- ArcelorMittal
- White Lodging
- Land O’Frost
- Family Express
- Niagara LaSalle
- City of Hammond
- Horseshoe Casino
- Majestic Star Casino
- NiSource
- Peoples Bank
- Community Hospital
- PWC
- Ernst & Young
Department of
Quantitative Business Studies ➤
The Honors College ➤
Career Paths
- Public Accountant
Median Salary: $46,500 - Financial Analyst
Median Salary: $42,000. - Controller
Median Salary: $100,750 - Internal Auditor
Median Salary: $45,500 - General Accountant
Median Salary: $38,500 - Chief Financial Officer
Median Salary: $137,250
Accreditations
Business programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International (AACSB).
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- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Information Systems
- Computer Information Systems
- Management Information Systems
Admissions Requirements
Scholarships
The College of Business offers several scholarships.
- The Future Leaders Scholarship
- The Study Abroad Scholarship
- The Dean’s Scholarship
Get Involved
Finance & Accounting Club (Hammond)
Accounting Club (Westville)
Our clubs seek to assist with the professional, educational, and social development of students by providing opportunities for interaction between business practitioners, faculty and fellow students on topics relating to finance and accounting. Monthly meetings are held for guest business speakers to come and share their experiences with student members.
BS Accounting Courses
- Accounting Information Systems
- Intermediate Accounting I
- Intermediate Accounting II
- Cost Accounting
- Tax Accounting
- Auditing
- Financial Statement Analysis
MAcc Courses
- Accounting Communications
- Corporate Governance and Ethics
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Advanced Managerial Accounting
- Advanced Tax
- Advanced Auditing
- International Accounting
- Fraud and Forensic Accounting
- Government/Not-For-Profit Accounting
- Advanced Financial Reporting
