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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting Concentration

A focused degree in specialized areas of accounting such as international accounting and federal taxation can open new career opportunities.

 

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Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Concentration Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Concentration is designed to provide a firm foundation in accounting because competence in accounting is fundamental to good business management. In this program you will gain expertise that can open the door to careers in private industry, government, or other nonprofit accounting entities. If you wish to pursue professional certification, NEC advisors will help you develop a four‐year plan to make it happen.

 

Available BA in Business Administration Concentrations

 

Additional Academic Options

  • Associate of Arts: Receive a general business background in two years.
  • Master of Business Administration: If you are especially motivated, you can qualify to participate in our accelerated Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and earn both a BA and an MBA in under five years. Both degrees may be earned with a combined 148 credits, and after receiving your bachelor’s degree at NEC, you will be eligible for a 25% discount on the master’s program.

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Concentration Program Highlights

Project-Based Learning Teamwork Holistic Learning Global Perspective
Develop knowledge and skills by addressing real-world issues. Course structure encourages working together in a controlled, collaborative environment. Blend of business and liberal arts courses cultivates creative critical thinking skills. Study Away opportunities available.

Why Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in Accounting?

Earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting prepares you for a professional career. The program goes beyond general courses in business and leadership and focuses on concrete skills in financial reporting, taxation, and auditing.

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in Accounting Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Apply language and principles of accounting, marketing, management, and finance
  • Analyze decisions using quantitative methods and information systems
  • Evaluate the legal, ethical, and global environments
  • Develop effective decisions and actions for sustainable enterprise

What Can You Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration With an Accounting Concentration?

Earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting can lay the foundation for several accounting-based career paths. While some may require an advanced degree or certification, a bachelor’s degree is a key part of the journey.
Accountant

$77,250*

 Personal Financial Advisor

$94,170*

 Actuary

$105,900*
*Average annual salaries from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2021

Accreditation

ACBSP accreditation logoIn addition to institutional accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), NEC’s business programs are also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for the following business programs:

  • BA in Business Administration, on campus and online, all concentrations
  • MBA, English and Spanish all concentrations
  • MBA Executive program, all concentrations

Why Choose NEC?

New England College (NEC) is a private, nonprofit college founded in 1946 to serve the needs of servicepeople attending college on the GI Bill after World War II and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Today, NEC is an innovative, military-friendly institution and one of the top five liberal arts colleges in New Hampshire.

NEC offers 60 associate and bachelor’s degrees, as well as more than 20 master’s degrees and one doctoral degree program, all delivered by dedicated faculty focused on giving students opportunities to live what they learn. With access to many clubs, outdoor activities, natural areas, internships, and professor-led trips, NEC students have many ways to meet new people and try new things.

At NEC, the world is your classroom.

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Recognition and Rankings

Best College In New Hampshire as ranked by Inteligent.com

NEC Ranked Top College in New Hampshire

New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as a leading college in the state, as acknowledged by Intelligent.com, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

 

 

 

 

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NEC Ranked Leading College in New Hampshire

New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as a leading college in NH, as acknowledged by EduRank, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

 

 

 

 

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NEC Ranked Top College in New Hampshire

New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as one of the best colleges in New Hampshire, as acknowledged by Academic Influence, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

 

 

Program Data

Below is information on student enrollment, yearly graduates, and the share that students in business programs make as a percentage of all NEC undergraduate students. The data shown is from the fiscal/academic year ending in June 2024. The data for each program includes all students in the below-referenced program, including those enrolled in a concentration.

Program Enrollment Share of Programs Graduates Graduates as a % of Enrollment
BA Residential 125 10.6% 25 10.1%
BA Online 52 4.4% 14 5.6%

 

Method of calculation:

  • Enrollments—Includes any student who was enrolled in the program at any time during the fiscal/academic year 2024. Students who were enrolled in multiple semesters are only counted once.
  • Share of Programs—Includes any student who was enrolled in the program at any time in the year 2024 taken as a percentage of all students enrolled in any NEC degree program at any time during the fiscal/academic year 2024. Students who were enrolled in multiple semesters are only counted once.
  • Graduates—Included any student who graduated from one of the referred programs at any time during the fiscal/academic year 2024.
  • Graduates as a percentage of enrollment—The percent of graduating students as a percent of the total number of enrolled students during the fiscal/academic year 2024. Note that if all students who entered the four-year program stayed at NEC and graduated on time, this percent would be 25% as graduating seniors would make up a quarter of all the students enrolled in the program. A number less than 25% suggests that some students are taking longer to graduate, do not graduate, transfer, or that enrollments are uneven between years.

Degree Requirements

Business Administration: Accounting, BA

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Business Core

(52 Credits)

Accounting

(16 Credits)

 

Required courses for the Accounting Concentration
Plus One elective chosen from:

Liberal Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum, Bachelor's Degree

Electives

Select additional electives to reach 120 credits for a Bachelor's degree. 

Faculty

  • Cynthia Burns Martin

    Professor, Business Administration; Associate Dean for Institutional Effectiveness
    Phone: 603.428.2214
    Email: cmartin@nec.edu

    Expertise and Recent Press

    Expertise:
    Cynthia’s recent writing and public presentations are place-based non-fiction—prompted by oral tradition or published town histories; informed by extensive primary document research; focused on decisions made by individuals; and understood within the context of broad national and regional changes in the economy, technology, political environment, and society during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

    Recent Press:

    • New England College, Arcadia Publishing, 2016
    • Vinalhaven Island’s Maritime Industries, Arcadia Publishing, 2015
    • “Bodwell Granite Company Store and the Community of Vinalhaven, Maine, 1859–1919,” Maine History, 2012

     

    Educational Background
    MBA, Boston University
    AB in English Literature, Smith College

    Bio
    Cynthia Burns Martin, Associate Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, is responsible for accreditation and assessment of New England College. She is a tenured Professor of Business Administration, with more than 30 years of fulltime teaching experience, primarily in undergraduate marketing and management, at NEC. In the past, she served as Assistant Dean of the Management Division, Chair of the Management Collegium, Chair of the Social Sciences Division, and Assistant Dean for Special Projects. She is an elected member of the Scholar Practitioner Committee of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, which publishes the Transnational Journal of Business.

  • Dr. Reza Jalili

    Faculty Reza Jalili

    K. H. William and Andrea Krueger Endowed Faculty Chair in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting
    Email: ajalili@nec.edu

    Expertise and Affiliations

    Expertise

    • Business economics
    • Experimental and behavioral economics
    • International accounting
    • Internal audit
    • Risk management
    • Research and publications in areas of managerial economics, quantitative methods, Middle Eastern economies, and behavioral economics

     

    Affiliations

    • Member of nine academic and professional organizations
    • Reviewer for six academic journals

     

    Educational Background
    PhD in Economics, University of New Hampshire
    MSA in Accounting, Bentley University
    MA in Economics, University of New Hampshire
    MBA in Managerial Accounting, James Madison University
    MS in Operation Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic institute
    BS in Accounting and Finance, N.I.O.C., College of Accountancy and Finance, Tehran, Iran

    Bio
    Dr. Jalili’s accounting career includes five years of experience as a staff accountant and supervising auditor, two years as an internal auditor, and three years as a chief financial officer. Beyond his hands-on accounting experience, he has worked as an independent consultant and has taught at the undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels for over 25 years.

    Dr. Jalili is married with two children. His interests include reading, formulating and solving problems, soccer, martial arts, mountain climbing, watching classic movies, opera, and old boxing matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete a bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting?

The average time it takes to complete NEC’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree is four years.

 

How is the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting structured?

NEC’s bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting consists of 120 total credits:

  • 52 business core credits
  • 16 accounting credits (three required four-credit courses and one elective four-credit course)
  • 42 liberal arts credits (nine required four-credit courses, one required two-credit course, and either one four-credit elective course or two two-credit elective courses)
  • 10 elective credits

 

What are the benefits of a bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting?

By completing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, students will be qualified to enter a field that’ll always be in demand. In addition to job security, the accounting field features several well-paying career paths. Additionally, accounting roles offer a unique kind of stability—while the business landscape may change, the way that finances are tracked and reported is likely to remain consistent.

 

How do I enroll in the bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting?

Enrolling in NEC’s bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting program requires filling out an online application and submitting transcripts. NEC does not charge an application fee.

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Accounting professionals will always be in demand. NEC’s bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting program can provide you with the knowledge and skills to begin a rewarding career in a challenging field. Learn how we can prepare you for success.

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