Bachelor of Arts in Management & Accounting

Whitworth's management & accounting program can prepare you to:

• Meet the academic requirements to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam
• Be equipped for positions in senior management
• Identify economic and financial conditions of organizations

*The accounting sequence is not currently offered on campus in North Spokane.

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What will I study?

Management & accounting majors will learn:

• Fundamental processes of accounting
• The mechanics and applications of accounting principles
• How to lead and manage teams
• Problem-solving and decision-making in the business context
• Personal and professional ethics

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Cohort Format

Whitworth's B.A. in Management & Accounting program is offered in a cohort format. Once you begin either the management or accounting major sequence, you'll be part of a group of approximately 20 other students that takes each course, one at a time, and completes the major together. Because you'll stay with the same group of students throughout each program, you'll have the chance to develop a stronger sense of community and collaborative learning while instructors build upon a knowledge base that increases with each successive course.

Transfer Information

Already have an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Applied Associate Degree (A.A.S. or other)?

With an A.A. or applied associate degree from a community college, you may transfer to Whitworth's management & accounting program as a junior, receiving 60-64 semester credits toward your bachelor's degree. Check out our generous transfer policy here.

Prior-Learning Portfolio

If you've obtained knowledge through experience outside of the traditional classroom, you may earn up to 31 semester credits toward your degree through portfolio assessment. Examples of appropriate college-level learning might be work-related training seminars or self-directed study. For more details about portfolio credit, please speak with an advisor in the School of Continuing Studies.

Degree Requirements

Whitworth designed the management & accounting major to prepare you to take the CPA exam. If you don't need the 150-credit degree and you don't plan to take the CPA exam, but you want the accounting and management coursework for others reasons, we have an option for you, as well. For other convenient degree plans, or to receive a complimentary transcript evaluation, please talk with one of our advisors.

For course descriptions and learning outcomes of this major, please view the course catalog.

Business Management Major Sequence – 36 credits

Courses for the major may be completed in just 18 months. Time to degree completion varies, depending on courseload and transfer credits.

Accounting Major Sequence – 24-30 credits

Courses for the accounting sequence may be completed in less than two years. Time to degree completion varies, depending on course load and transfer credits.

Graduation Requirements & Electives

All adult education programs from Whitworth must include Whitworth Inq (shared curriculum) and elective coursework to complete degree requirements. Some of the requirements may be met by courses offered in the major. Check with an advisor for details.

Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate – 126

Total credits needed at Whitworth will vary depending on credits transferred from other institutions and/or earned on college-level examinations. Business management students may also prepare a learning portfolio to qualify for additional credits.

Minimum Credits Needed for CPA Exam – 150

To access the education requirements for taking the CPA exam, visit the Board of Accountancy for Washington State website.

What type of job can I get?

Accounting is an ideal choice for career growth and stability. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 7 percent increase in accounting job openings between now and 2030. U.S. News ranks accountant as the No. 13 Best Business Job.

While it's easy to think of accounting in narrow terms, there are dozens of opportunities for career choices within the accounting field itself, ranging from financial analyst to controller.

Our grads get great jobs.

Strong management and accounting skills are needed in every business. At Whitworth, you'll gain the professional experience and training you need to excel in any industry. Students in Whitworth's management and accounting program are employed at the following places: