Accounting
At RWU, our Accounting program is all about the practical knowledge you need to become a professional accountant. Students take an in-depth look at contemporary accounting systems used to analyze, interpret and communicate financial information to clients and stakeholders. Combined with real-world internship experience, you’ll be prepared to pursue a professional accounting certificate (such as the CPA) after graduation.
Degree Requirements
To read more about our academic offerings, or to view full course descriptions, please refer to our University Catalog.
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Accelerated Degree Options
Our accelerated options allow students to complete both undergraduate Business and graduate MBA degrees in four or five years.
3 + 1 MBA
Students, by accelerating their undergraduate work, earn their Bachelor’s degree in three years and their MBA degree at the conclusion of their fourth year at the University.
4 + 1 MBA
Students in the 4 + 1 option complete their Bachelor’s degree within four years and their MBA degree at the conclusion of their fifth year at the University.
The accredited 3+1 or 4+1 Master of Business Administration programs allow students to earn both the B.S. and MBA degrees in just 4 or 5 years. Designed for GSB undergraduates, this program provides a time- and cost-efficient way to earn your MBA in 0-1 additional year rather than the traditional two-year MBA degree programs.
3+3 Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Bachelor's Program
This accelerated 3+3 program allows eligible students to complete their bachelor's and Juris Doctor J.D. degrees in six years instead of seven. Accepted students will take first-year courses in the School of Law along with legal electives to fulfill undergraduate fourth-year requirements.
From RWU to a Great Career, His Dream Come True
Rosalvens Saint Jean, RWU Class of 2018It’s no surprise Rosalvens Saint Jean already had a full-time job with one of the world’s top public accounting firms lined up before he graduated. He had taken every opportunity to grow his skills and knowledge through hands-on learning experiences at Roger Williams University and multiple internships with great companies.
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In accordance with the 2019 Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, RWU discloses that the Bachelor of Science in Accounting alone, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), does not satisfy the educational requirements for licensure as a Certified Professional Accountant, which requires a minimum of 150 credits in all U.S. states and territories.
However, we have a special pathway for any student who wishes to complete their CPA to take 150 credits in their undergraduate.Please contact the Accounting Department to do so.
Additionally, applicable licensing board in your state/territory may also impose additional requirements on candidates prior to granting a license (e.g., specific coursework; passing of an exam; obtaining a certificate; providing evidence of work experience; etc.), and if you are interested in becoming a CPA, we encourage you to investigate those requirements with your licensing board