Accounting Knowledge for Any Career Path

The Accounting minor offers students in any major the opportunity to expand their academic background with valuable financial and analytical skills. This program introduces you to essential areas of accounting such as financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and cost analysis. By pairing these skills with your primary field of study, you’ll gain a competitive advantage when pursuing internships, launching your career, or preparing for graduate school. With 18 credits of coursework, the minor provides both a strong foundation in accounting principles and the flexibility to explore specialized areas, helping you stand out across a wide range of professions and industries.

Program Highlights

  • Comprised of 18 credits
  • Supportive faculty & small class sizes
  • Open to students from any major looking to broaden their expertise

Course Requirements

Program Description

The Accouting minor provides an opportunity for non-Accounting majors (both ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ and non-¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ students) to complement their major course of study with advanced coursework in Accounting. Our students from other related majors (Economics, Finance, Criminal Justice, Political Science, etc.) benefit from the minor to help them be more marketable to internship/job hunts, as well as be competitive to future graduate study.

The Accounting minor will be comprised of 18 credits (6 courses).

Required Courses (12 Credits)
Elective Courses (12 Credits)

Choose four electives from the following:

What Can You Do with an Accounting Minor?

Adding an Accounting minor to your degree can open doors to a wide range of career opportunities. Employers across industries value professionals who understand financial data, budgeting, and reporting. With this minor, roles may include positions in finance, auditing, taxation, payroll, and more. Some common career paths for students with an Accounting minor include:

  • Accounts Payable
  • Auditing Assistant
  • Budget Analyst
  • Corporate Finance Assistant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Payroll Specialist
  • Tax Associate
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Award Winning Degree

Colleges of Distinction, an esteemed organization celebrating colleges and universities that provide exceptional undergraduate experiences, has honored Westfield State University for its outstanding programming in the field of business.

As a recognized College of Distinction, Westfield State has already earned acclaim for its commitment to well-rounded education. This latest recognition specifically highlights the institution's excellence in business education, emphasizing its effectiveness in preparing students for the demands of the field.

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Learn from Experienced Faculty and Build Your Accounting Skills

At Westfield State University, our Accounting faculty bring together extensive professional experience and advanced graduate degrees to support your academic journey. With a focus on personalized attention and direct accessibility, they provide guidance that goes beyond the classroom, helping you understand accounting concepts in real-world contexts and offering mentorship that enhances both your education and career readiness.

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