Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting
Land an accounting co-op through the Warriors at Work Program and gain real-world experience, enhance your interpersonal skills and earn approximately $15,000!
As an accounting major, you’ll learn to evaluate financial activities for individuals, corporations, nonprofit organizations and government entities.
Accounting Degree at a Glance
Program Type
Major
Mode of Study
On Campus
Co-Op/ Internship
Guaranteed
Est. Time
4 Years
Start Terms
Fall, Spring
Cost
School
Accreditation
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The Accounting Major
As an accounting major at Merrimack College, you’ll gain an understanding of accounting principles and real-world practices, develop the critical reasoning and investigative abilities required to provide audit and assurance services and learn fundamental taxation concepts and principles, from income recognition to deductions to capital gains and losses.
What You'll Study
Auditing
Taxes
Managerial Accounting
Accounting for Business
Accounting Info Systems
Legal Environment of Business
Skills You'll Learn
Accounting Courses You'll Take
ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS
ACC 2203
This course will develop students’ ability to read and interpret internal and external financial reports, understand their underlying concepts, use their information in making informed decisions, and understand the effects of management decisions on these reports and the financial performance of the business.
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
ACC 3308
The goal of this course is to provide a comfortable level of understanding of corporate finance and financial markets and securities to all business majors. The course will develop the financial skills and knowledge that will help them interact with the other functions of the firm to make good managerial decisions.
INTRO TO BUSINESS
MGT 1100
This course provides students with an integrative approach to learning the functional areas of business while emphasizing oral and written communication and effective group interaction. Students will learn various operational aspects of business through active learning opportunities, case discussions, and experiential learning opportunities.
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Accounting Major Requirements
General Education Requirements
In addition to the major requirements below, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements. To see more details about the major, please visit catalog.merrimack.edu.Sample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide
Accounting Students In the Classroom & Beyond
When it comes to career readiness, we believe getting outside of the classroom is key. At Merrimack, you’ll complement your coursework with experiences like guaranteed internships, co-ops, service learning or faculty-led research projects.
Career Outlook: Where Can an Accounting Degree Take You?
During their three months of work, co-op participants earn approximately $15,000 at a pay rate of between $28-37 per hour.
Career Outcomes
97% of Girard’s undergraduate class of 2024 were employed full time, part time, participating in a service program, U.S. Armed Forces or enrolled in a program of continuing education at graduation.
Graduate School
Merrimack, Pace University, Michigan State University, Yale and Northeastern University are just some of the graduate programs Girard graduates are attending.
Jobs with an Accounting Degree
With a deeper knowledge of accounting concepts and applications, you’ll be prepared for a career in an accounting firm, corporation, or a range of educational, nonprofit, and government organizations. Positions may include:
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Budget analyst
- CPA
- Financial analyst
- Tax examiner
Where Merrimack Accounting Graduates Work & Intern
Deloitte
Accounting Co-op
Tonneson & Co.
Accounting Co-op
PKFOD
Accounting Co-op
Andersen
Accounting Co-op
Baker Newman Noyes
Accounting Co-op
Baker Tilly
Tax Intern
LGA
Accounting Co-Op
PWC
Accounting Co-op
Beyond the Classroom
Student Life
You’ll have endless opportunities to find your fit, get involved and pursue what makes you happy—all while making lifelong friends (and memories!).
Explore your passions alongside others with similar interests, whether that means a cappella singing or outdoor adventuring.
- 70+ student organizations
- Division I Athletics, club and intramural sports
- Beloved traditions like Homecoming, Block Party and Spring Concert
- Fraternities and sororities
Internships & Co-Ops
Our students gain valuable work experience and connections with leading companies through guaranteed internships and the Warriors at Work co-op program. Recent placements include:
- Interning with Homeland Security Investigations, shadowing special agents
- Interning at Delta Tech-Ops, working in components engineering
- Working as a tax intern at Baker Tilly
Research with Faculty
With access to cutting-edge tools, undergraduate students can collaborate with faculty on research projects that can lead to presentations and publications.
- Explore the complexities of the human mind in a state-of-the-art psychology lab.
- Understand how inflammation affects immune cell aging in our Shared Instrumentation and Research Facility.
- Build fully functional battle bots for competitions.
Study Abroad
Global Merrimack provides transformative, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Our 30+ study abroad programs include semesters abroad, faculty-led trips and international internships.
- Explore and study in the Dominican Republic or Iceland.
- Immerse yourself in cities like Dublin, Madrid or Rome.
- Experience a semester at sea or intern in vibrant cities like London or Paris.
Service Learning
Community and service are at the heart of our Augustinian mission.
Over 1,000 students work together to engage in hands-on service learning projects each year, supporting our communities and those in need.
- Participate in our campus-wide Mack Gives Back volunteer days.
- Spend your winter, spring, or summer break on an immersive SEND trip in the U.S. or abroad, helping those in need.
- Tutor students in nearby school districts.
See for Yourself
Programs Related to the Accounting Major
Explore other areas and where they can take you.
Take the Next Step (We're Here to Help)
At Merrimack, we are ready to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go. And, we make the process simple along the way!
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Attend a 20-minute info session led by an admission counselor and then take a student-led campus tour. Registration is required.
Merrimack College Awards & Recognition
U.S. News & World Report | Best Regional Universities North (2026)
- Most Innovative Schools (#8)
- Regional Universities North (#38)
- Best Undergraduate Teaching (#20)
- Best Colleges for Veterans (#16)
- Best Value Schools (#52)
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