Accounting
Strength in Numbers
We believe in learning by doing. Through practical, hands-on experience, the Accounting program prepares you for a successful career in corporate or public accounting, and provides the foundation to thrive in any business environment. Our required internships put students in the field with some of the top firms in the nation, delivering significant work experience and professional connections long before graduation. Matched with the individualized attention and advising of our knowledgeable faculty, students will earn more than a CPA, they’ll be on a path to a successful career.
What We Offer
- Accounting-focused study abroad opportunities
- We are a National Priority Recruiting school for the Big 4 CPA Firms
- Close interaction with dedicated faculty
- Flexibility: choose between a four year program and a five year program
- Two required internships in both private and public accounting
122 Total Credit Hours (Includes Butler University Core Requirements)
Business Core Requirements
- MA, 125/106 Math
- EI 101, First Year Business Experience
- MS 100, Business Applications w/Excel
- ORG 215, Speech for Business
- AC 203, Introduction to Accounting
- EI 201, Real Business Experience I
- EC 231, Principles of Microeconomics
- LE 263, Legal Environment of Business
- MS 264, Business Statistics
- LE 264, Business Ethics
- MS 265, Information Technology
- AC 204, Introduction Accounting II
- EC 232, Principles of Macroeconomics
- FN 340, Corporate Finance
- MK 380, Introduction of Marketing
- MS 350, Operations Management
- MG 360, Organizational Behavior
- LE 365, Business Law I
- MS 365, Information Technology II
- MG 490, Strategy Capstone
University Electives (9 hours)
LAS Electives (6 hours)
Career Development Requirements
- LSB 101 Professional & Career Development 1
- LSB 102 Professional & Career Development 2
- LSB 201 Professional & Career Development 3
- LSB 202 Professional & Career Development 4
- LSB 301 Professional & Career Development 5
- LSB 302 Professional & Career Development 6
- LSB 401 Internship I
- LSB 402 Internship II
Major Courses
- AC 301, Intermediate Accounting I
- AC 302, Intermediate Accounting II
- AC 325, Accounting Information Systems
- AC Electives (9 hours)
University Core Requirements
- FYS 101/102, First Year Seminar
- GHS (6 hours) Global & Historical Studies
- PCA Perspective in Creative Arts
- PWB Physical Well Being
- NW Natural World
- TI Texts & Ideas
99% Placement Rate
Butler graduates have worked as accountants, business analysts, corporate financial reporters, financial planners, audit associates, and more. They are hired by organizations including Deloitte, ExactTarget, Johnson & Johnson, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Eli Lilly, and Remy International.