Undergraduate · Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)
Accounting
McNeese’s Accounting major prepares students to understand the financial story behind an organization, helping them build the knowledge needed to support smart business decisions.
At a Glance
Why Become an Accounting Major at McNeese?
Accounting is the language organizations use to understand performance, make decisions, and plan for the future. At McNeese, accounting students learn how financial information is prepared, analyzed, and used to support businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and individuals. Through coursework, internship opportunities, and connections with the regional business community, students can see how accounting is used beyond the classroom.
Students can choose from concentrations in General Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Professional Accountancy and Exam Preparation, or Taxation. Details about each concentration are below.
Add a Minor or Certificate
College of Business students can add to their degree with a minor in Entrepreneurship, a minor in Construction Management, or the Certificate in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Business. The Entrepreneurship minor focuses on how business ideas are developed, planned, and brought to life, while the Construction Management minor gives students a closer look at the business and project-based skills connected to the construction industry. The LNG Business Certificate connects business coursework to one of Southwest Louisiana’s major industries and helps students better understand the business side of the LNG field.
Explore More for Accounting Majors
At McNeese, College of Business students receive a personalized academic experience built around engaging courses, student support, and opportunities to connect what they learn to the workplace. Here are a few more reasons to make McNeese your first choice for a business degree:
Scholarships and Financial Aid
McNeese offers a variety of scholarship and financial aid opportunities to help make your degree more affordable. College of Business students may be eligible for university, donor-funded or program-specific scholarships, along with other financial aid resources available through McNeese. Explore scholarship options early so you can plan and take advantage of opportunities that support your goals.
Faculty and Staff Support
College of Business students are supported by faculty and staff (link to the faculty and staff page talked about above) who are invested in their success from their first semester through graduation. Whether students need help understanding degree requirements, choosing classes, preparing for careers or finding the right campus resource, our faculty and staff work together to provide guidance along the way. Students benefit from a college environment where support is personal, accessible, and focused on helping them move forward.
Experiential Learning
College of Business students have opportunities to connect what they learn in class with real-world business experience through internships, class projects, employer partnerships and community connections. These experiences help students build professional skills, explore career paths, and better understand how business decisions are made beyond the classroom. Experiential learning gives students a stronger foundation as they prepare for internships, full-time employment, and future leadership opportunities.
Excellence With a Personal Touch:
At McNeese, College of Business students are more than just a number. With small class sizes, accessible faculty and staff, and student support services located in the Center for Learning and Student Success (CL&SS), students can find guidance throughout their time at McNeese. From tutoring and writing support to career development, study abroad, and student success resources, CL&SS helps students stay on track, prepare for what comes next and feel supported from freshman year through graduation.
Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Program Concentrations
General Accounting
The General Accounting concentration gives students a broad foundation in accounting with flexibility across different areas of the field. Students study how financial information is prepared, analyzed, and used to support decisions in a variety of business settings.
Professional Accountancy and Exam Preparation
The Professional Accountancy and Exam Preparation concentration gives students a more focused path toward Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam preparation. Students use concentration coursework to support exam-focused study while still building a broad accounting background.
Taxation
The Taxation concentration allows students to focus part of their accounting coursework on tax-related topics for individuals and organizations. This concentration explores how tax rules and planning connect to business decisions and financial responsibility.
Managerial Accounting
The Managerial Accounting concentration focuses on how accounting information is used inside organizations. Students study how financial data supports budgeting, planning, operations, and internal decision-making.
What Can You Do With a Major in Accounting?
Accounting students build skills in financial reporting, auditing, tax, and analysis that can be used across business, industry, government, and nonprofit settings. Graduates may work with accounting firms, internal accounting departments, public agencies, or organizations that need accurate financial information to make decisions. Students may also continue their education through graduate study in accounting, business, or related fields.
Graduate Schools or Programs
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Accounting
- Master of Taxation
- Master of Professional Accountancy
Potential Career Paths
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Tax Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- External Auditor
- Fraud Examiner
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Budget Analyst
- Accounting Manager
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Student Organizations
College of Business students can get involved through student organizations (link to https://www.mcneese.edu/business/student-organizations/) that support leadership, service and professional growth. Student organizations give students opportunities to connect with peers, build experience outside the classroom, and take part in activities related to their interests.
Professional Development
College of Business students can prepare for what comes next through employer events, career workshops, networking opportunities and internship resources. These experiences help students build confidence, strengthen professional communication, and learn how to connect with employers before graduation.
Henning SEED Center
The Henning SEED Center connects McNeese students and the regional business community through entrepreneurship, economic development and small business support. The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University is located within the Henning SEED Center, offering no-cost confidential business consulting and affordable training for entrepreneurs and existing business owners.