Undergraduate

Accounting and Finance

Develop knowledge and skills necessary for careers in accounting, finance, and business fields.

2026

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Location

Online

Courses

30*

Credit

120 hrs.*

Full-time

Varies (Transfer up to 90 credits

Part-time

Varies (Transfer up to 90 credits

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College of Professional Studies

The University of New Hampshire offers an online Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance that integrates core principles of accounting and finance with organizational processes applicable in professional settings.

The program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in accounting, finance, and related fields

*Number of courses and course credit hours may vary, please reach out to your academic advisor for exact requirements.

College of Professional Studies

What is Accounting and Finance?

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance blends content knowledge in accounting and finance with corresponding knowledge of organizational processes in the field. This program prepares graduates to help organizations better leverage assets, manage budgets, gain efficiencies, and maximize investments. The program provides a foundation for individuals whose future goals may include earning the credential of Certified Public Accountant.

Why study Accounting and Finance at UNH College of Professional Studies?

This program blends Accounting and Finance essentials with organizational processes that you’ll use on the job. You will learn how to help organizations maximize assets, plan budgets, gain efficiencies, and manage investments. You’ll gain a foundation that can help you if your goal is to become a CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

“Finance is a great field! Not only are there multiple opportunities for growth and advancement, but the knowledge obtained will help you no matter what direction your professional life takes. Personally, I could always crunch numbers, but finishing my degree provided me the skills for how best to interpret and present the numbers for good forecasting and decision making.”

-Susan Fulton, Chief Financial Officer for the Endowment for Health and Health Strategies of New Hampshire

Potential Career Areas

Treasurer and Controller
Financial manager
Accountant and Auditor
Budget Analyst
Credit Analyst
Financial and Investment Analyst
Personal Financial Advisor
Financial Examiner
Tax Examiners and Collector
Tax Preparer
Financial Quantitative Analyst
Bookkeeping, Accounting,and Auditor
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk
Brokerage Clerk

Curriculum & Requirements

Program Description

Degree Plan

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
APST 405	Career Development and Planning	2
CMPL 402	Excel	2
ENG 420	The Writing Process	4
MGMT 410 or MGMT 566	Principles of Management or Organizational Behavior	4
General Education Course		4
	Credits	16
Spring
COM 460	Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics	4
CRIT 501	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	4
MTH 402 or MTH 504 or MTH 510	Math for Our World or Statistics or Pre-Calculus	4
ACCT 532	Financial Accounting	4
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
ACCT 533	Managerial Accounting	4
ACCT 550	Accounting Information Systems	4
COM 480	Visual Communication	4
ECO 470	Principles of Economics	4
	Credits	16
Spring
COM 590	Professional Communication	4
FNC 611	Money and Banking	4
MTH 504	Statistics	4
General Education Course		4
	Credits	16
Third Year
Fall
ACCT 600	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACCT 601	Intermediate Accounting II	4
CRIT 602	Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking	4
FNC 665	Financial Management	4
	Credits	16
Spring
ACCT 710	Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting	4
ACCT 720	Auditing	4
FNC 612	Investment Principles	4
General Education Course		4
	Credits	16
Fourth Year
Fall
ACCT 629	Cost Accounting	4
ACCT 635	Taxation	4
FNC 675	Financial Modeling and Decision-Making	4
IDIS 601A or IDIS 601B or IDIS 601C	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy or Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer or Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities	4
	Credits	16
Spring
ACCT 730	Advanced Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals	4
MGMT 795 or MGMT 797 or MGMT 798	Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship or Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project or Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience	4
	Credits	8
	Total Credits	120

Requirements for the Program

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits

Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral*

Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program

Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.

*GPA: Major and any state certification GPA requirements may be higher and are indicated in program details.

A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework. Some programs may have higher grade requirements for Major coursework as noted in the Major requirements section below. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor, and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor. Please note that Option requirements are considered part of the Major. Students must complete 16 upper-level credits in majors within the College of Professional Studies, Online.

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

All General Education requirements must be taken prior to the capstone.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENG 420	The Writing Process	4
COM 460	Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics	4
COM 480	Visual Communication	4
CRIT 501	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	4
Select one of the following:		4
MTH 402	Math for Our World
MTH 504	Statistics
MTH 510	Pre-Calculus
Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems		4
Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World		4
Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression		4
CRIT 602	Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking	4
IDIS 601A	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy	4
or IDIS 601B	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer
or IDIS 601C	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities
Total Credits		40

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENG 420	The Writing Process
One Writing Intensive course in the Major
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above
One Additional Writing Intensive Course

Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

Major Requirements

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete all General Education program requirements. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Refer to the Degree Plan for a sample course sequence. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Major in Accounting and Finance
Foundational Courses
APST 405	Career Development and Planning	2
CMPL 402	Excel	2
ECO 470	Principles of Economics	4
MTH 504	Statistics	4
MGMT 410	Principles of Management	4
or MGMT 566	Organizational Behavior
ACCT 532	Financial Accounting	4
ACCT 533	Managerial Accounting	4
Intermediate Courses
ACCT 550	Accounting Information Systems	4
ACCT 600	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACCT 601	Intermediate Accounting II	4
COM 590	Professional Communication	4
FNC 611	Money and Banking	4
FNC 665	Financial Management	4
FNC 675	Financial Modeling and Decision-Making	4
Advanced Courses
ACCT 629	Cost Accounting	4
ACCT 635	Taxation	4
ACCT 710	Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting	4
ACCT 720	Auditing	4
ACCT 730	Advanced Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals	4
FNC 612	Investment Principles	4
Integrative Capstone:
MGMT 795	Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship	4
or MGMT 797	Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project
or MGMT 798	Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience
Total Credits		80

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will have the opportunity to:

Demonstrate knowledge of essentials in the fields of accounting and finance to provide sound information through valid processes to users of accounting and financial services.
Show thorough competence in understanding quantitative and qualitative methods as applied to problem-solving in the fields of accounting and finance.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to explain, evaluate, and present financial and accounting information to varied audiences.
Employ integrity, ethics and social responsibility in accounting and financial practices.

Course Highlights

Managerial Accounting
Financial Management
Financial Modeling and Decision-Making
Taxation
Money and Banking
Auditing
Investment Principles

... and more!

Key Benefits of UNH CPS Online

Advantages

100% online courses – Learn from anywhere with flexible scheduling.
8-week terms – Move toward your goals faster.
Affordable tuition – Among the lowest in New England and nationwide.
Nationally ranked – Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and Best Online Bachelor’s for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.
Regionally accredited – By the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).
Generous transfer credit policy – About 89% of our students transfer in; we specialize in maximizing your previous college coursework and other college-level learning.
Credit for prior learning – Earn credit for relevant work experience, military training, and other learning outside the classroom.
Rolling admissions – Apply anytime and start in the term that works for you.
No GMAT or GRE required – Streamlined admissions process.
Expert faculty – Instructors are subject matter experts who share real-world experience to help you apply what you learn to your career goals.
Career advising for life – Available to all students, alumni, and even prospective students exploring their options.

Transfer Pathway

Whether you completed your associate degree or took a few courses, we have experience working with community college students nationwide and we are experts at maximizing your transfer credits. We are proud of our formal partnerships to support community college graduates through our Transfer Pathways.

Students pursuing an associate degree at a New Hampshire community college are encouraged to explore our Transfer Pathway below.

B.S. Accounting and Finance CCSNH Transfer Pathway

Admissions Requirements

Completion of our free, online application for admission
High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC

Credit for What you Know

Your Prior Learning Counts

Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.

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