Overview

University at Buffalo offers a bachelor degree in Accounting. Our majors prepares you for eventual managerial careers in the private and nonprofit sectors. Our curriculum emphasizes a broad exposure to quantitative reasoning, social sciences and soft skills, and a general management education required to compete in today's global market.

Undergraduates who major in accounting also gain critical experience in areas such as marketing and management information systems. With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, you’ll be prepared for entry-level professional positions in public accounting as well as many careers in industry and government.

Students interested in taking the New York State CPA examination need to be aware that the undergraduate accounting degree is not sufficient to sit for the NYSCPA exam and need to explore graduate studies to qualify, such as the Master of Science in Accounting in the School of Management.

Program Learning Outcomes

The University at Buffalo School of Management Undergraduate Programs are committed to making a difference in the lives of our students, guided by a culture of responsibility and mutual respect. Learning outcomes for the program are determined and continuously updated through discussion with the faculty group responsible for delivery of the courses in the program, as well as external stakeholders of the program, such as the Accounting Advisory Council of the department and recruiters of our students. In this program, students will develop proficiency in four key skill areas:

recording, analyzing and interpreting information for external and internal use

risk assessment, audit processes and responsibilities of accountants

management and assessment of data and information technology

tax principles, strategy and compliance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

Statistics for Analytics

Mathematical Analysis for Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Our applicants have completed rigorous coursework in high school. Most students have taken high school courses in basic academic knowledge areas.

All baccalaureate candidates must successfully complete a program of study either in a specific department’s degree program or in a Special Major program developed by the student.

It’s important to consult with your academic advisor, who will help you identify and complete the requirements for acceptance into a degree program. Once you’ve been accepted into a major, you will be assigned a departmental advisor to help plan and implement your academic program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Out-of-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

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Duration

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