High-impact practices in financial, managerial and tax accounting, plus auditing are taught in small class settings, providing you a focused learning environment to succeed.
Are you ready to be number one in the field of accounting? When you earn your degree from one of the top accounting programs in the country, you can expect to rise to the top of your career—fast. With experience-based learning, degree-specific resources and a variety of career options, you'll graduate with a solid foundation for success all while meeting the requirements to confidently take your professional certifications, including CPA, CMA, CGMA and others.
Our accounting degree programs have specialized accreditation that is exclusive to only 1% of business schools and is recognized by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)—giving you a top-rated education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A prosperous career in the field of accounting is waiting for you at WMU.
Your coursework is designed to be rigorous and diverse, helping you learn the fundamentals of accounting and preparing you for your career. Choose the degree track that's right for you: a Bachelor of Business Administration for undergraduate students or a Master of Science in Accountancy for graduate students.
Whether you need career advice, personal and professional development, or would like to connect with other accounting students, our department gives you a wide breadth of resources so you can take full advantage of your WMU education.
You will be thoroughly prepared to take your CPA exam. Our accounting degree programs meet the requirements of 150+ credit hours for certification by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and licensing by the state of Michigan. To meet the 150 credits, you can dual enroll in our graduate program while completing your B.B.A. degree.
Do you know of a WMU business alum who has an impressive background in terms of career achievements, connections to community and leadership? If so, it's time, to nominate them (or yourself) for The 30, a publication that celebrates business alumni and offers them the chance to engage with the college and each other through an event in spring 2024.
Accountancy student Noah Hahn recently won the Michigan Accountancy Foundation Final Year Scholarship. Recognized for his achievements as an excellent student and committed leader, he is now pursuing his Master of Science in Accountancy at WMU.