Accounting Minor

Accounting Minor

  • Undergraduate Minor

Modes of study:

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What is the value of having a minor at the University of Southern Maine?

When you minor in accounting, you’ll give yourself a necessary foundation for undergraduate majors outside the School of Business. This minor is only available if you are not pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Minors are especially valuable at the University of Southern Maine (USM) because they allow you to expand upon your knowledge of your undergraduate degree. Whether you’re interested in learning how accounting helps with decision making when starting your own business, or understanding the ins and outs of accounting as it pertains to the tourism and hospitality field, this minor can help you understand the importance of accounting, reporting, and financial analysis in various fields.

Academic catalog

USM’s engaging curriculum offers an integrative and rigorous liberal education for students.

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Credit hours

15 required credit hours. All courses are equal to three hours.

School

School of Business

Admissions

SAT and ACT scores optional.

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What will having an Accounting minor from the University of Southern Maine be like?

  • USM School of Business students have access to internships within the Career & Employment Hub: Choosing to minor in accounting can make you more desirable and marketable for internships because you have a less conventional skillset. Internships are an excellent way to experience a professional learning experience outside of the classroom that provides you with hands-on experience in fields you may be considering before graduation.
  • Complement your undergraduate degree: Considering an accounting minor? It’s a perfect complement to many undergraduate degrees, especially art, entrepreneurial studies, and tourism and hospitality. Having a minor in accounting helps you develop a business background while continuing to pursue your passions. Accounting also provides you with a solid foundation in financial concepts, something that can prove extremely helpful after graduation, whether you’re running a gallery, the owner of a bed and breakfast, or starting your own business.

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