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Accounting, BBA

Undergraduate Admissions

Phone: 313-593-5300

Analyze and Solve Complex Business Problems

Students in classWhether you want to enter the corporate world or become a CPA, our accounting program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn will lay the foundation for your future professional career. Our program is designed to challenge you – to make you recognize, define, and resolve complex business problems – and equip you with the multifaceted skills necessary to successfully navigate the business landscape.

Our courses are taught by expert faculty, not teaching assistants. They cover the core principles of financial accounting, the operational cycles in various industries, cost behavior, budgeting, and financial reporting – all with the aim of cultivating accountants who can produce and analyze financial information for decision making.

Where an Accounting Major Will Take You

The knowledge and skills you'll gain as an accounting major at UM-Dearborn will prepare you to confidently step into varied roles across industries. Our accounting majors typically find jobs in corporate accounting or public accounting. Many pursue graduate studies, a Certified Public Accountant license, or a Certified Management Accountant certification.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$79,880 Median Salary

Accountants and Auditors

Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 126,500 openings for accountants and auditors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$84,940 Median Salary

Budget Analysts

Employment of budget analysts is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 3,600 openings for budget analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$99,580 Median Salary

Personal Financial Advisors

Employment of personal financial advisors is projected to grow 13 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 25,600 openings for personal financial advisors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$99,890 Median Salary

Financial Analysts

Overall employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 27,400 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$156,100 Median Salary

Financial Managers

Employment of financial managers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 69,600 openings for financial managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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UM-Dearborn has rolling admissions throughout the year, and deadlines depend on your student type. Apply early, priority consideration for financial aid and scholarships may be given to earlier applicants.

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Go Blue Guarantee

Students at UM-Dearborn are eligible for the Go Blue Guarantee - University of Michigan’s landmark promise of free tuition for high-achieving in-state undergraduate students from qualifying backgrounds. Major financial support is available for students who do not fully qualify.

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How to Get Involved

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Opportunities abound outside the classroom. You can compete for thousands of dollars in cash prizes at the UM-Dearborn Business Idea Pitch, volunteer with the Accounting Aid Society to prepare free tax returns for people in need, or join any of the more than 150 student clubs and organizations on campus. Some of the professional student organizations that may especially interest you include Alpha Kappa Psi, American Marketing Association, Beta Alpha Psi, Financial Management Association, Society for Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Association, and Women in Business.

Next Steps

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