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The BA in Accounting at the University of Oregon blends a robust foundation in financial, managerial, and tax accounting with a liberal arts education emphasizing language, communication, and global awareness. This degree is ideal for students aiming to work in international business environments or culturally diverse contexts. A key distinction of the BA is its second-year proficiency in a foreign language, which complements the global focus of the curriculum.
Students complete the university's comprehensive business core, specialized accounting courses, and liberal arts electives that broaden their cultural literacy. The program’s structure aligns well with careers requiring both financial acumen and intercultural competence.
Course overview:
Years 1 & 2:
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
Composition I & II
First-year foreign language sequence
Arts & Letters and Social Science electives
Years 3 & 4:
Leadership and Communication
Sustainable Business
Financial Management
Marketing Management
Business Analytics I & II
Operations Management
Business Law and Ethics
Business Strategy and Planning
Intermediate Accounting I–III
Cost Accounting, Auditing, Federal Taxation
Advanced Financial Accounting
Cultural Awareness Requirement
Integrated writing, leadership, and sustainability components
Language and cultural fluency development
Capstone: Business Strategy and Planning
Optional participation in 3+1 Accounting Pathway (BA + Master’s in 4 years)
Access to Lundquist Career Services and CPA preparation resources
Foundation for CPA, CMA, or graduate study in accounting or law
Strong pathway into public, private, and nonprofit sectors
AACSB-accredited Study Abroad options availableSchool Report & Final Report RequiredThe University of Oregon takes a holistic approach to admission, and want to consider a lot more about you than just your grades, course minimums, or test scores. Make sure to give yourself time to prepare strong essays, and make sure the activities you list are those that best help illustrate who you are.The University of Oregon requires students to self-report their grade information. This information can be submitted via the CommonApp Courses & Grades section. Information provided in this section should match the information on the high school transcript. Units/credits should be provided for all coursework based on information on the transcript. Grades should be entered as they appear on the transcript and marked with the corresponding level listed on the transcript. You should not add weight to your grades or mark courses as levels (e.g. AP, IB, Dual Enrollment (College in HS)) if they are not marked that way on your transcript.Common App personal essay requiredCollege question: 2 optionalThis college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.International accountingNonprofit financial managementTax consultingPublic accountingAudit and AssuranceGlobal financeForensic accounting
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