Students interested in reserving your spot at Point Park University for Fall 2023 should pay a tuition deposit by May 1. Paying your deposit allows you to take advantage of class registration and housing options.
Every organization needs accountants —from global banking companies and small businesses to sports teams and the FBI. That's why accounting is often regarded as the most versatile degree you can earn.
It's one of the fastest-growing professions, expected to grow 10% by 2026, with 139,900 new jobs to open in the field.
You'll earn a solid salary right after you graduate. Starting salaries for accounting grads are often around $55,000, median salaries are $70,500 and some of the best paid accountants make $122,840.
Accounting majors become leaders. One in four CEOS are accountants and accounting is one of most common degrees among top-earning CFOs.
Why Choose Point Park for Accounting?
Our city campus equals career connections. With industry-focused faculty and our location in Downtown Pittsburgh, we will connect you to networking and accounting career opportunities just steps from campus.
Internships and co-ops pay well. Nearly all of our accounting internships and co-ops are paid, with students often making $20 per hour.
You'll be ready for the CPA exam. As a Point Park accounting major, you'll be prepared for the Certified Public Accountant examination.
Earn six credits toward our MBA degreeprogram, making it possible to graduate in five years with an MBA and the 150 credits generally required for CPA licensure.
Learn more about Point Park's accounting program in the video below:
Courses & Topics
Our average class size of 15-20 students allows for personalized learning. You will receive a well-rounded education through our core curriculum and various classes in the accounting major.
Courses include:
Auditing
Accounting Information Systems
Advanced Accounting Theory
Business Analytics
Business Communication and Research
Cost Accounting
Federal Taxation
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Intermediate Financial Accounting I, II & III
Managerial Accounting
Microcomputing
Nonprofit Accounting
Tax Accounting
Accounting Internship I & II
Early Start Master's Program
Our accounting program allows students to earn six credits toward our MBA degree program, making it possible to graduate in five years with an MBA and the 150 credits generally required for CPA licensure. Additionally, you may enroll in our Early Start Master's Program to obtain six more credits toward your MBA or another master's program in the Rowland School of Business. Visit our Early Start Master's Program page for more information.
Faculty bring industry experience and expertise to the classroom.
Learn from professors who teach from scholarly and professional accounting experience, and share industry knowledge and connections.
"It was such a relief to spend my final semester at Point Park knowing I had already secured full-time employment, and I was fortunate to have several accounting professors guiding me throughout the process!"
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Point Park University's Rowland School of Business is partnering with startup studio Better Work Ventures to bring experiential learning opportunities in entrepreneurship to the Downtown Pittsburgh campus in 2023 through internships, job shadowing, guest lectures, curriculum and more focused on what it takes to build a business from the ground up.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
"Point Park's accounting program is preparing me for career success by helping me better understand the standards that businesses and organizations must abide by, teaching me how to follow the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and providing me with a strong knowledge of the fundamentals of accounting. All of my professors have helped shape my path for success, and I've enjoyed all of their classes."
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Point Park University students majoring in accounting and economics and finance toured the corporate headquarters of PNC Financial Services Group, networked with industry professionals and attended panels on career development and industry trends as the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) held its 2022 Student Leadership Conference in Downtown Pittsburgh, just a short walk from Point Park's campus.
