Accounting

The program follows Keiser University's one-class-at-a-time model, with new four-week terms starting every month and small classes (about a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio). The degree totals 120 credit hours across 40+ courses and takes approximately 40 months to complete (an estimate that varies by transfer credits and individual pace; up to 12 credits of transfer credit may be accepted).

Classes are available on-campus, online, or in a hybrid format, with day, evening, and online options at select campuses. Students complete lower-division major and general education coursework before advancing to upper-division accounting courses, with designated prerequisite courses requiring a grade of "C" or higher. There is no clinical or externship component; instead, the program emphasizes applied practice with professional accounting software, data-analysis tools, and case-based coursework.

The curriculum combines lower-division accounting and business fundamentals with upper-division specialization in financial, managerial, tax, and audit accounting, plus accounting information systems and data analysis. Specific courses depend on your chosen concentration — General, Accounting Analytics, Fraud Examination, or International Accounting.

Required Courses

Tuition is charged per 16-week semester based on scheduled credit hours. At full-time enrollment (12–17.99 credits), tuition is approximately $12,408 per semester per the Keiser Undergraduate Tuition & Fee Disclosure (subject to annual review). Completing the 120-credit degree at a typical full-time pace of about eight semesters puts estimated total tuition near $99,000; actual cost varies with transfer credits, pace, and course load. A one-time $55 application fee and one-time $145 registration fee apply at enrollment. This program may carry course-specific resource or technology fees defined in the university catalog or supplement; confirm current program fees with your Program Director or Admissions Counselor.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Options include federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, and Federal Work-Study; Florida FSAG and EASE aid; institutional scholarships; and veterans and military benefits. Online students access the same federal financial aid resources as campus-based students. File the FAFSA (School Code 015159) annually, and use the Keiser Net Price Calculator (https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/NPC-index.html) to estimate your individual cost.

Estimated total program tuition of about $99,264 (full-time semesters at ~$12,408/semester); actual cost varies with pace and transfer credit.

Graduates pursue entry- and mid-level roles across public accounting, corporate finance, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Career pathways include staff accountant, tax accountant, cost accountant, budget analyst, financial analyst, accounting manager, internal auditor, government accountant, forensic accountant, and management accountant, as well as roles such as accounts payable/receivable manager, bookkeeping supervisor, payroll manager, and financial reporting analyst.

The degree provides the coursework foundation needed to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in most states — including courses in financial accounting, auditing, tax accounting, and business law that align with CPA exam content — and supports pursuit of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential. State-specific licensure requirements vary, and some states require a master's degree or a specific total number of credit hours; students should confirm their state's CPA requirements with an academic advisor and review Keiser's State Licensure Disclosure.

Expect to focus on one course at a time in four-week terms, moving from accounting principles and business fundamentals into intermediate and advanced financial, managerial, tax, and audit accounting. You'll prepare and interpret financial statements, apply GAAP, work through auditing procedures and internal controls, and analyze financial data using professional accounting software (including Microsoft Office) and data-analysis and business intelligence tools.

Coursework emphasizes attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking, professional ethics, and clear communication of complex financial information. You'll complete lower-division prerequisites before advancing to upper-division accounting courses, and your academic advisor will guide course selection based on your chosen concentration, career goals, and any transfer credits. Because the program is offered on-campus, online, or hybrid, plan for a technology setup that supports downloading software and data files and participating in class presentations and discussions.