Bachelor of Accountancy
Build your foundation for career success by earning a Bachelor of Accountancy degree in the Patterson School of Accountancy.
"The PSOA has crafted a rigorous accounting curriculum that, combined with the unwavering support of the faculty and staff, has greatly contributed to my success on the CPA exams. If given the chance to revisit the past, I would undoubtedly choose the PSOA again.“
Amyaha Graham
Patterson School of Accountancy Class Marshal and Taylor Medalist, 2023
About this program
As a student in one of the nation’s top-ranked accounting schools, you’ll learn from faculty who are top researchers and leaders in accounting education. You'll have many opportunities to connect with Patterson School alumni and accounting professionals, both in and out of the classroom.
In addition to completing the required accounting and business courses, you’ll complete courses in the minor area of your choice. You can gain accounting experience while earning course credit by participating in our internship program, which places over 200 interns in accounting firms and other business organizations across the country and abroad each year.
You’ll develop comprehensive accounting knowledge and skills that will prepare you for diverse career paths, including public accounting, managerial accounting, financial management, investing, and other business-related fields.
A degree from our program opens numerous career opportunities. Whether you aim to become a CPA, a financial analyst, or an internal auditor, the possibilities are extensive. The demand for accountancy professionals remains strong, offering promising salary potential and significant growth opportunities.
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Program Information
Program Type
Major
Area of Study
Business and Accountancy
Duration
4 years
Degree
B.Accy. in Accountancy
Emphases
Accounting
Required Credit Hours
120
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How to earn your accounting degree
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
Requirement | Courses |
Accountancy (33 hours) | Accy 201, Accy 202, Accy 303, Accy 304, Accy 309, Accy 310, Accy 401, Accy 402, Accy 405, Accy 407, and Accy 411 |
Business and Economics (30 hours) | Bus 250, Econ 202, Econ 203, Fin 331, MIS 309, Mgmt 371, Mktg 351, Mktg 372; Bus 230 or Econ 230; Econ 302 or Bus 302 |
Communications (3 hours) | |
Data Analytics or Linear Programming (3 hours) | |
Fine Arts (3 hours) | AH 101, AH 102, AH 201, AH 202, Danc 200, Liba 130, Mus 103, Thea 201, or Thea 202 |
Humanities (3 hours) | Aas 170, Eng 103, Eng 220, Eng 221, Eng 222, Eng 223, Eng 224, Eng 225, Eng 226, Envs 101, G St 201, G St 202, Hst 120, Hst 121, Hst 130, Hst 131, Hst 150, Hst 160, Hst 170, Hst 180, Phil 101, Phil 102, Phil 103, Rel 101, Rel 102, Rel 103, or any 100-level S St |
Additional Fine Arts or Humanities (3 hours) | Choose 1 additional humanities or fine arts course from the above options. |
Internship or Strategic Planning (3 hours) | |
Mathematics (6 hours) | Math 167 and 267*, Math 261 and 262, Math 261 and 268, Math 267 and 268*, or Math 271 and 272 (*preferred options) |
Natural Science with Laboratory (6-8 hours) | Choose 2 of the following options: Astr 103, Astr 104, Bisc 102 and 103, Bisc 104 and 105, Bisc 160 and 161, Bisc 162 and 163, Chem 103 and 113, Chem 105 and 115, Chem 106 and 116, Geol 101 and 111, Geol 102 and 112, Geol 104 and 114, Geol 105 and 115, Liba 150, Liba 151, Phys 107, or Phys 108 |
Writing (9 hours) | Hon 101, Writ 100, or Writ 101; Liba 102, Writ 102, or Hon 102; and Writ 440 |
Minor (6-9 hours) | Choose a minor in economics, general finance, insurance & risk management, managerial finance, management, management information systems, marketing, real estate; a minor offered by another school or department on campus (excluding general business minor); or a minor approved by the dean. |
Electives (varies) | Choose elective courses as needed to fulfill 120-hour requirement for degree completion. |
Additional Requirements
Minimum grades in specified coursesMinimum GPA of 2.0 on cumulative hours attempted at the university
Minimum GPA of 2.0 on 300‐level and above accountancy courses completed at the university
Additional requirements as specified in the university course catalog
Economics Minor: 6 hours of 300-level and above economics courses (excluding Econ 302)
General Finance Minor: 9 hours of 300-level and above finance courses (excluding Fin 331)
Insurance & Risk Management Minor: Fin 341 (3 hours) and 2 of the following courses (6 hours): Fin 333, Fin 342, Fin 441, Fin 442, Fin 542
Management Minor: Mgmt 383 (3 hours), Mgmt 391 (3 hours), and a 400-level or above management course (3 hours)
Management Information Systems Minor: 9 hours of 300-level and above MIS courses (excluding MIS 309)
Managerial Finance Minor: Fin 334 (3 hours) and 2 of the following courses (6 hours): Fin 338, Fin 431, Fin 533, Fin 534, Fin 568, Fin 581
Marketing Minor: Mktg 367 (3 hours) and 6 hours of 300-level and above marketing courses (excluding Mktg 351 and Mktg 372)
Real Estate Minor: Fin 351 (3 hours) and 2 of the following courses (6 hours): Fin 353, Fin 355, Fin 455, Fin 555
The minor requirement may also be fulfilled by completing the requirements as defined by any department that formally grants a minor (excluding the general business minor) or a minor approved by the dean.
We're here for you!
As the Coordinator of Communications and Student Recruitment, I'm here to help with any questions you may have about our bachelor's program. Whether you need more information, want to set up a visit, or just want to chat about your options, feel free to reach out. I'm excited to assist you on your educational journey!
Nicole Ethridge
Coordinator of Communications/Student Recruitment
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Academic advising is required for all undergraduate students prior to registration.
Freshmen are advised by staff in the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience.
Patterson School of Accountancy Advisors
Oxford Campus
Kaci Farr, Academic Counselor, ksfarr@olemiss.edu
Stephanie Marks, Academic Counselor, shmarks@olemiss.edu
Erin Ridout, Assistant to the Dean, emridout@olemiss.edu
Desoto Campus
Amanda Carper, Academic Counselor, amanda@olemiss.edu, (662) 393-1656
Tupelo Campus
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