Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
Prepare for in-demand roles across business sectors and industries.
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Strengthen Organizations as a Financial Leader
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance at North Central University engages students in real-world learning to build analytical and quantitative skills in the classroom and when you enter the workplace. Through rigorous coursework with expert faculty, you’ll learn to leverage assets, manage budgets, achieve financial efficiencies, maximize investments, and take on real-world challenges.
After completion of your program, you’ll be ready to sit for your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam with confidence and apply your knowledge and skills in nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations.
- On Campus: Complete this 124-credit program on campus as part of our Christian community.
- Affordable Tuition: Explore generous financial aid options available to all residential traditional undergraduate students.
- Christ-Centered Curriculum: Define and refine your faith at NCU, where classes and student life are rooted in Scripture and nurtured in community.
I think that the best part of the Accounting program here at NCU is the amount of experience at esteemed public accounting firms that our faculty, and the adjuncts, have. The ability to learn and be around them has allowed me to really grow in my accounting knowledge.”
Kayden, ’23
Why Study Accounting and Finance at NCU?
Through NCU’s unique approach to Christ-centered, experiential learning, the accounting degree program equips students with competitive skills through hands-on experience in real businesses. With courses such as business law, economics, international business, and tax accounting, you’ll be prepared to pursue an accounting career in a variety of industries and settings.
Taught by active business leaders and consultants, our accounting classes offer valuable learning opportunities such as investing simulations with real money and real consequences. In addition to academic rigor, the accounting degree program focuses on developing collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking to make you a vital part of any team.
Students may choose to minor in Accounting, paired with another major.
View the Academic Catalog for a full list of admission requirements and course listings.
Program Highlights
Lead Real-World Projects
Prepare for the CPA Exam
Earn a Degree Plus (+)
Lead Real-World Projects
Our network offers students premier opportunities to enhance skills, build connections, and prepare for a career in accounting.
Prepare for the CPA Exam
Students can choose to take additional undergraduate classes (150 credits) to be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Earn a Degree Plus (+)
All business majors (including finance and accounting) take a project management course and have the option of completing a proficiency exam to earn your Project Management Certification.
Career Outcomes
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects strong consistent growth (5%) in demand for accounting professionals, including accountants and auditors. These positions generally require a bachelor’s degree, though a CPA can make you a more competitive candidate and/or raise your earning potential.1 At NCU, 98.8% of students who graduated in 2020 and 2021 were employed within six months (except for graduates pursuing further education, entrepreneurship, and missions).
Where Our Alumni Work and Intern*
- 3M
- Supervalu
- UnitedHealth Group
- Cargill
- Fox Sports
- Target Corp
- Best Buy
- US Bancorp
- General Mills
- Ameriprise Financial
- Thrivent Financial
- Hazelden Betty Ford
- Eide Bailly
- CliftonLarsonAllen
- International Paper
- Minnesota Vikings
- Starkey Hearing Tech
- River Valley Church
- Minnesota Twins
*This includes alumni internships of multiple programs offered by the College of Business and Technology.
Learn From Industry Experts
Seasoned, credentialed faculty share their expansive accounting and finance experience and a commitment to support students as you pursue your calling.
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FAQs
Do I need a bachelor’s degree to work in accounting and finance?
Yes and no. Most employers looking to hire someone in a finance position like accountant, auditor, budget manager, or tax specialist require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or another related credential like CPA. An account and finance degree that prepares you for the CPA exam like NCU offers directly demonstrates the accounting skills and experience these employers are looking for.
Does the accounting and finance major require an internship?
Yes, all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance program at NCU must complete an internship ahead of graduation. Internships in the Twin Cities provide hands-on training at a wide range of organizations, from small businesses and churches to national nonprofits and Fortune 500 corporations. Our experienced faculty can help guide you in finding and applying for internship opportunities.
How does NCU integrate faith with finance and accounting?
In every industry or career, Christians live our faith and model Christ’s love to everyone around us. That’s why at NCU, we integrate spiritual formation and biblically informed practices in every course, including business roles like finance and accounting. All students take core classes in general education and Christian studies to ensure you have a strong foundation on which to build your major and career.
You’ll learn with Christian faculty who want to see you succeed as a responsible, ethical leader in today’s marketplace. They’ll encourage you to grow in your faith and build accounting skills and fiscal responsibility that mirror Jesus’s respect and kindness toward others as well as the excellence we’re called to pursue for God’s glory.
Citations
Sources: 1Bureau of Labor Statistics, Accountants and Auditors, on the internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm (viewed Nov. 21, 2025).