Accounting Minor
Gain valuable knowledge to sustain a business with a minor in accounting.
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Invest in In-Demand Knowledge
Build your business skill set when you add a minor in accounting to your bachelor’s degree. By developing a solid understanding of accounting, you can apply it to a variety of business careers.
Accounting knowledge is also in demand: The need for accountants and auditors is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033 — faster than the average of all jobs — meaning what you learn in an accounting minor can be put to use in your future career.1
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Catherine Sinardi
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Laszlo Zoltany
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Kellie Playter
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FAQs
Is a minor in accounting worth it?
Every career in business involves accounting in some way. From managing budgets and reviewing financial reports to submitting expenses and making strategic decisions, foundational accounting knowledge is essential for effective leadership in any organization.
An accounting minor at Concordia University Irvine helps students build the financial literacy and analytical skills every business professional should possess. Whether you pursue management, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, or another business field, understanding accounting principles will help you make informed decisions and contribute more confidently within your organization.
What do you learn in an accounting minor?
Courses in a minor in accounting typically start with financial and managerial accounting. At Concordia, financial accounting teaches you how to gather and analyze financial data, while you will learn to make decisions based on accounting concepts in managerial accounting. You will take two intermediate accounting courses, then choose two more classes from a list of electives.
The minor at Concordia is 18 total units.
Can a minor in accounting make me an accountant?
While taking the few courses that make up a minor give you a good start toward being an accountant, you will need more education to enter the field.
If you are interested in becoming an accountant, check out the B.A. in Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis.
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Sources
1U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, at:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm (viewed Nov. 7, 2024).
Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.