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Accounting
Bachelor of Science

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.


Aim to develop the skills you need to enhance your analytical abilities and boost your organization’s financial health with an online bachelor's degree in accounting from University of Maryland Global Campus. Engage with a diverse network of peers and learn from highly respected faculty members as you prepare to advance in nearly any industry or workplace. With convenient online courses, multiple start dates, access to lifetime career services, and a generous transfer credit policy, UMGC provides the flexibility and support you need. Begin your accounting degree journey today.

Program Highlights
  • Enhance communication skills: Communicate with financial and non-financial audiences in a concise manner to facilitate decisions.Ìý
  • Develop effective reports: Create financial and business reports based on research and data analysis.Ìý
  • Inform business decisions: Apply accounting and business management principles to inform decision-making and risk management.Ìý
  • Assess modern technology: Evaluate technology designed to help personnel work collaboratively and facilitate the decision-making process.Ìý
  • Test and validate data: Employ standards to identify, test, and validate processes, systems, and financial data.Ìý
  • Detect and prevent fraud: Plan for fraud detection and deterrence analysis, implementation, and evaluation.Ìý
  • Manage agency finances: Perform a range of functions, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing to manage federal agency finances.Ìý
  • Improve the use of data: Propose a plan for improved use of business intelligence, data management, and analytics.Ìý
Required Courses

Core Courses (Major)

  • (3 Credits, ACCT 220)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 221)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 310)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 311)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 321)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 323)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 326)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 410) or any ACCT course
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 411) or (3 Credits, BMGT 382)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 422)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 436) or any ACCT course

Capstone Course (Major)

  • (3 Credits, ACCT 496)

Career Preparation

This undergraduate accounting program is specifically designed to enable you to succeed in a wide range of professional environments within both the public and private sectors, including corporate accounting departments, auditing firms, taxation agencies, financial consultancies, and more. Graduates may pursue careers as entry-level accountants, financial analysts, auditors, forensic accountants, tax consultants, management accountants, or budget analysts.Ìý

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

No previous experience is needed.

Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
  • $337 per credit (in-state)
  • $499 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $250 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements

This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.

Military-Specific Details

This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.

State-Specific Details

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Business Administration & Management
Bachelor of Science

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.


Gain a well-rounded education that provides foundational, workplace-relevant management and leadership skills, organizational theory, and operational knowledge with an online bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from University of Maryland Global Campus. Boost your marketability by building key business knowledge in finance, marketing, operations, human resources, strategic management, and more. Learn under the tutelage of experienced faculty members who bring their practical expertise to the classroom. Save time and money with our convenient online courses, generous transfer credit policy, and in-state tuition for Maryland residents. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!

Program Highlights
  • Evaluate data: Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data for decision-making.Ìý
  • Communicate effectively: Communicate a shared vision across all levels of an organization that will drive strategy.Ìý
  • Practice management: Apply functions of management comprising planning, organizing, and controlling job performance with employees.Ìý
  • Demonstrate leadership: Demonstrate emotional intelligence and ethical decision making.Ìý
  • Apply strategies: Apply global business strategies, integrating corporate responsibility and sustainable practices for positive social impact.Ìý
  • Champion innovation: Utilize innovative technologies to meet organizational goals.Ìý 
Required Courses

Core Courses (Major) 

  • (3 Credits, BMGT 110)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 317)  
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 330) 
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 365) 
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 392) 
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 411)  
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 484) 
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 382)
  • (3 Credits, OPMG 300)

Capstone Course (Major) 

  • (3 Credits, BMGT 495) 
Career Preparation

This program is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful careers in business and management. Graduates may pursue career paths in various business sectors including finance, marketing, human resources and operations. Potential job titles in this industry include business analyst, management analyst, marketing manager, human resources manager, operations manager, management consultant, general manager, product manager, and more.Ìý 

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

No previous experience is needed.

Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
  • $337 per credit (in-state)
  • $499 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $250 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements

This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.

Military-Specific Details

This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.

State-Specific Details

This program does not have state-specific restrictions.

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Accounting & Financial Management
Master of Science

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026–2027 academic year.


Earn a Master of Science in accounting and financial management at University of Maryland Global Campus. This career-relevant online program combines two of the fastest-growing fields in the market and is taught by experienced faculty members with decades of professional experience. Hone your career skills in our convenient online classroom and expand your knowledge base using our no-cost digital resources. If you’re ready to move up in your career, apply today! 

Program Highlights
  • Make decisions: Demonstrate accounting and financial management competencies to support executive-level decision-making by examining current situations and future possibilities.
  • Think critically: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to make more informed decisions using accounting and financial data.
  • Provide insights: Provide actionable insights for key decision-makers based on data analytics and visualizations.
  • Analyze reporting: Analyze financial reporting and its effect on financial markets.
  • Create solutions: Work collaboratively in supporting community engagement initiatives to enhance creative solutions, improve productivity, add value, and negotiate acceptable agreements.
  • Design a report: Design a comprehensive financial analysis of a large organization.
  • Prioritize ethics: Model professional and ethical accounting behavior.
  • Communicate effectively: Communicate using accounting terminology and plain language as appropriate orally and in writing.
Required Courses

This program requires a total of 36 credits.ÌýYou will need to take a non-credit intro course,  12 credits in accounting, 12 credits in financial management, 9 credits of electives, and a 3-credit capstone course.Ìý

Initial Requirement 

  • (0 Credits, UCSP 615) 

This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.Ìý

Core Courses

Accounting Courses 
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 610) 
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 611) 
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 613) 
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 628)
Financial Management Courses 
  • (3 Credits, FIN 605) 
  • (3 Credits, FIN 610) 
  • (3 Credits, FIN 630)
  • (3 Credits, FIN 660)

Elective Courses 

  • Take three 3-credit elective courses (outlined under Select Elective Courses) for a total of 9 credits.Ìý

Capstone Course 

  • (3 Credits, MSAF 690) 
Career Preparation

This program is designed to help you prepare for accounting and financial management careers in many professional contexts. The skills you gain in this program translate to most industries in the public and private sectors. ºÚÁÏÉçÇø courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

You don’t need to have majored in any specific area to be successful in this program. However, we do recommend you have a recent background in finance and accounting, and we recommend you have familiarity with Microsoft Excel.

Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
  • Program restrictions apply
  • Location restrictions apply
Tuition Per Credit
  • $555 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements

This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.

Military-Specific Details

This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.

State-Specific Details

Learn more about professional licensure as it relates to this program.

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