UNH MAnchester
The online Accounting minor at UNH Manchester provides foundational accounting skills for careers requiring bookkeeping and knowledge of organizational processes in the field. The program prepares graduates to help organizations manage budgets, utilize accounting information systems, and gain knowledge in taxation.
Key Links
Contact Cards
Local public accounting firms have voiced that there is an increased need for accounting professionals, and that trend is also reflected nationally, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting a 10% job growth rate between 2016 and 2026. The accounting minor prepares students with the skills and techniques to understand financial statements and analyze the impact of transactions—skills that are useful in all career paths or entrepreneurial aspirations.
The accounting minor at UNH Manchester was created to give students financial skills that are valuable in virtually every industry. While not intended to train or qualify students to take the CPA exam, the accounting minor introduces you to the basics of accounting, which can lead to further study of specialized areas. You’ll learn from faculty who are experts in accounting, adding a professional distinction to the program.
Opportunities for growth in the field of accounting continue at an impressive rate, with solid employment opportunities for anyone who qualifies for, and wants a job in the field of accounting. Students will find value in adding this minor to a major of their choice. Upon completion of the Accounting Minor, students should be able to:
The Accounting Minor can also be used to gain financial skills in all career paths or entrepreneurial aspirations. While the minor is not all-inclusive to train or qualify students to take the CPA exam, it can be used to expose students to the basics of accounting, and may lead to further study of specialization areas in accounting. Faculty assigned to these courses offer expertise and/or certifications in the specific content areas, adding a professional distinction to the program.
Academic policies related to Minors.
grade of C- and an overall GPA of 2.0.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BUS 532 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 533 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 712 | Accounting Information Systems | 4 |
| Select two courses from the following: | 8 | |
BUS 535 | Federal Taxation | |
BUS 720 | Auditing | |
BUS 725 | Financial Statement Analysis | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |