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Maryville University Bachelor of Science in Accounting online

Learn accounting theory basics from expert faculty, and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. Prepare to take the certified public accountant exam.

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About the program

  • Hone your skills: Build a strong foundation of accounting principles, financial reporting, auditing, and taxation.
  • Transfer credit friendly: Accelerate your degree completion if you previously earned college credits. Maryville considers all credits, even if you earned them years ago.
  • Set the stage for your career: Graduate with the educational requirements to sit for the certified public accountant (CPA) exam.

About Maryville University

Maryville University’s mission is to provide access and opportunity to those who are brave enough to make their dreams a reality. Since 1872, they’ve offered a high-quality, student-centered educational experience by providing personalized, comprehensive support; a practical, future-focused education; and accessible, experienced faculty.

Tuition and fees

Tuition and fees are subject to change, and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include student fees, technology platform licensing, or support services. Learners are also responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to any in-person immersions or residentials, if applicable.

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Curriculum

In the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program, you’ll engage in a range of relevant course topics, from managerial accounting to business statistics. You will gain essential skills in financial reporting, forensic accounting, ethics, auditing, income taxes, accounting information systems, and advanced managerial accounting. 

Graduates will be able to translate accounting into everyday language with a program designed around professional success:

  • Become an expert in finance: Take courses covering financial and managerial accounting, micro- and macroeconomics, business statistics, and more. 
  • Learn essential accounting skills: Study financial reporting, forensic accounting, ethics, auditing, income taxes, accounting information systems, and advanced managerial accounting.
  • Boost your career trajectory: Access academics preparing you for a career in various roles, including budget analyst, corporate controller, and cost accountant.
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Admissions

Applicants can choose to start in the fall, spring, or summer and take advantage of various admissions benefits ranging from financial aid to transferable credits. Maryville keeps the admissions process simple so you can focus on what’s important: your education. 

To apply to the program, you must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The following is required for online applications:

  • Online application (no fee)

  • Official high school transcript (Maryville will request transcripts for you)

  • English proficiency scores (International applicants may be required to submit scores that meet a certain threshold.)


Plan ahead for your master’s with Maryville’s Early Access program

MVU Field placements

Maryville’s Early Access program allows you to earn up to 12 credits toward your master’s degree during the last leg of your undergraduate degree. Once you’ve completed 90 credit hours or more of your bachelor’s degree (with a GPA of 3.25 or better), you may be eligible to get a head start on your master’s degree. 

Through Early Access, you can take graduate-level courses that count toward your undergraduate and graduate degrees. Graduate-level Early Access courses are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate — so you can save time and money.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Applicants with a cumulative GPA below 2.5 may be considered for provisional admission.

Yes. The bachelor’s in accounting degree is offered by Maryville’s John E. Simon School of Business, which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Maryville University also holds regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Graduates leave prepared to enter roles such as corporate controller, financial advisor, financial analyst, and credit analysis manager. You might help organizations manage their finances as a budget analyst or pursue a career as a cost accountant, ensuring financial efficiency.

No campus visits or in-person residencies are required — but you’re always welcome on Maryville’s St. Louis campus.

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