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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Georgetown UniversityThe Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business offers a rigorous foundation in core business disciplines with the flexibility to specialize in areas such as Accounting. Students benefit from Georgetown’s values, emphasis on global perspectives, and strong analytical and ethical grounding. The Accounting major equips students with technical proficiency, strategic insight, and business communication skills essential for roles in finance, audit, tax, and advisory services.
The McDonough BSBA emphasizes experiential learning, communication, and ethical leadership, preparing students for high-impact roles in top global firms. Accounting majors complete five upper-level courses in addition to the business core and benefit from Georgetown’s extensive alumni network and employer connections.
Accounting Major Requirements (15 credits):
Required Courses (6 credits):
ACCT-3101: Corporate Financial Reporting
ACCT-3102: Financial Measurement and Risk Management or
ACCT-3103: Accounting & Management Strategy
Accounting Electives (6 credits): (choose two)
ACCT-3221: Federal Income Taxation: Individuals
ACCT-3222: Federal Income Taxation: Business Entities
ACCT-3243: Financial Statement Analysis
ACCT-3251: Mergers, Acquisitions and Complex Financial Structures
ACCT-3261: Governmental and International Accounting
ACCT-3271: Auditing and Analytics
Technology-Based Course (3 credits): (choose one from options such as)
OPAN-3256: Digital Technologies & Analytics
COSC-1010: Intro to Computer Science – Python
OPAN-3241: Data Science
FINC-3103: Machine Learning for Finance
OPAN-3274: Business Forecasting
And other advanced analytics and business tech course
Hands-on business projects and case competitions
Ethical leadership training through Jesuit mission
Capstone courses and writing-intensive projects in major coursework
Study abroad programs focused on international business
Career Treks, externships, and alumni mentorships available
Graduates consistently placed in top firms: Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY, JPMorgan, BCG, McKinsey, and more
Highest earning potential among U.S. business schools for accounting graduates
Ideal foundation for CPA or CFA credentialing (students should consult state boards)
Graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, audit, public accounting, private equity, and corporate strategy
Strong pipeline to top MBA programs and master's degrees in accounting, finance, or analytics
Applications have to be done through their portal- https://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/applying/first-year-application/SAT/ACT Update: Georgetown University requires submission of SAT and/or ACT scores as part of our holistic application review process. Candidates for admission should submit official score reports from the College Board and/or ACTSAT/ACT Scoring: Georgetown does not participate in Score Choice and requires submission of each applicant’s complete testing record, including all SAT, ACT, and/or SAT Subject test scores. Score Codes: (SAT Code 5244) & (ACT Code 0668).Final Results: If you will graduate from a school with a final examination such as the British A-Levels, Cambridge Pre-U, German Abitaur, French Baccalaureat, or International Baccalaureate, you will need to submit both Projected and Final results. These should be included in the Secondary School Report sent from your college counselor, teacher or the Head of School.Need-Blind Policy: International applicants to Georgetown follow the same application procedure and deadlines as US citizens. All candidates (including non-US citizens or non-permanent residents) are reviewed without consideration of a student’s financial resources. Thus, it is not necessary to send a Statement of Finances with your application. Plainly stated, our “Need-Blind” admissions policy applies to everyone.Recommendations: Please note that we are not on Naviance and cannot receive any materials sent through the Naviance portal. We strongly prefer that you use our Georgetown online system to submit the Secondary School Report, Teacher’s Report, and Midyear School Report forms. You will have access to these forms once your student has added your name and email address to their Recommendations Request form, which is one of the additional required application forms. Please use the unique link sent to you in these emails to securely submit all supporting documents.Accreditation: AACSBAuditorFinancial AnalystTax ConsultantCPARisk ManagerManagement ConsultantCorporate AccountantInvestment Banker
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