By the Numbers

Most organizations produce and use financial data daily, making the career possibilities for an accounting major diverse and almost limitless. Our undergraduate accounting curriculum will help you develop competence in a broad range of accounting skills and practices while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You will also have the option to continue your education in the Master of Accountancy Program and/or pursue a variety of professional certifications.

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80%

of students participate in at least one internship

12th

ranked nationally among accounting schools with 16 or fewer faculty members

80%

of students are working or in grad school within three months of graduation

Programs

  • Accounting Bachelor's Master's
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Student Success Center

College of Business students benefit from a wide range of support and opportunities that keeps them on track and engaged through the Gianchetta Student Success Center (GSSC). The GSSC helps students with advising, career development, internships, scholarships and much more.

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Montana's Only Accredited Accountancy Program

The accounting programs at the University of Montana are accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International). Only 173 institutions worldwide hold this "gold standard" accreditation, and no other accounting program in the state holds this distinction. In fact, only 10 schools in all of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana hold separate AACSB accounting accreditation. We are very proud of this distinction and strive to continually improve our programs in the spirit of AACSB accreditation.

 

Job Titles

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Auditor
  • Tax Specialist
  • Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Risk Manager
  • Controller
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Alumni Highlight: Beth Atherton

Accounting alumna Elizabeth Atherton decided to pursue her passions, and is now helping end extreme poverty.

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Direct Admit Program

Direct admission means you’re a College of Business (COB) student from day one at the University of Montana. Early exposure to business curriculum helps you begin discovering your passions and preparing for your future career. Starting as a freshman, you’ll engage with an innovative curriculum, networking opportunities and have access to all the services provided by the Gianchetta Student Success Center (GSSC).

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