Post Baccalaureate Accounting

Looking to make a transition to an accounting career? You’re not alone! Because it offers competitive salaries and predictable credentials, accounting is a great field for career-changers.

Our program is designed for anyone with a baccalaureate degree who wishes to complete the coursework for a second degree in accounting. It also allows for easy transition into our Master of Science in Accounting program.

Our flexible, evening classes are designed for working adults, so you can fit in classes without quitting your job.

Program Highlights

Average time to completion is 18 months for a full-time student
Flexible evening courses
Excellent job outlook with great earning potential
Seamless transition into the Master’s in Accounting program
Personalized career coaching from dedicated faculty
Because this is a bachelor's degree program, it is eligible for federal financial aid as well as a broadly available scholarship and grant funding

If you're seeking a career change or entrance into the accounting field, this is the program for you.

The Post-Baccalaureate bachelor's degree in accounting is designed for students wishing to pursue a second bachelor's degree in accounting.

Prerequisite Courses

The following courses course must be completed to be eligible for the program. The courses below may be offered by Edgewood College.

Communications
College Writing
Statistics
Business Math
Critical Thinking
Micro Economics
Macro Economics

Core Edgewood College Courses

Cor 2 – Volunteer Income Tax I & II
Cor 3 – UAORG494
Religious Studies

Accounting Courses

Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Intermediate Accounting I
Intermediate Accounting II
Cost Accounting
Auditing
Accounting Systems
Income Tax Accounting I
Income Tax Accounting II

Business Courses

Corporate Finance
Business Law
Managing Information and Technology
A Business or Accounting Elective

Tuition for the 2021-2022 year is $1023 per credit for 11 or fewer credits per term. The total cost of completing your degree will depend on any transfer credits you may have from other institutions and how many credits you take per semester.

Our admissions counselors would be happy to meet with you to create a personalized degree completion plan that would include an estimate of your total cost.

The following links provide helpful information about the career outlook for accountants:

Financing your Edgewood College Degree

We have worked with thousands of students who have questioned how they could afford to complete their education. Our dedicated counselors will work with you to find creative solutions including tuition reimbursement plans, third party billing options, monthly payment plans, and help you navigate the federal financial aid process. Whatever your situation, we will work with you to support your future.

For more information, please contact Edgewood Central at ecentral@edgewood.edu or call us at (608) 663-4300.

Learn more about Financial Aid and Scholarships

New students may enroll in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Application deadlines:
          Fall - August 1
          Spring - January 1
          Summer - May 1

To be considered for admission, applicants must provide the following:

Completed application. This application is for students who want to pursue a Master’s degree, certificate, or take courses as a non-degree seeking student. The graduate application fee is waived for graduates of Edgewood College and for veterans.
Official transcripts reflecting completion of a baccalaureate from a United States regionally accredited or equivalent post-secondary institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The cumulative grade point average is computed on the highest degree held at the time of application.

International Students

International students are eligible to apply for the program. To learn more about international student requirements, please click here

Whether you’re pursuing a career in the public, private, or not-for-profit sector, you’ll have the educational training, the work experiences and the networking opportunities to succeed. Our curriculum provides a deep understanding of the complex and dynamic world of accounting, preparing you for careers in public accounting in audit and tax, private accounting, governmental and not-for-profit accounting.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics cites excellent employment opportunities with high mean wages for those with a degree in accounting. Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services professionals all can earn as much as $40 per hour (or $83,700 per year), on average.

Edgewood College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Post-Bacc. Accounting program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).