NEU, BS, Finance and Accounting Management

To achieve their financial goals, companies rely on qualified finance professionals to make important economic decisions. The Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management degree program is designed to prepare you to leverage assets, manage budgets, achieve financial efficiencies, and maximize investments. With courses ranging from financial reporting and analysis to international finance and investments, this bachelor’s degree program in finance and accounting management provides you the opportunity to develop your analytical and quantitative capabilities—equipping you to pursue a career in the field of finance or accounting.

The Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting Management is also available in an 21-month, Bachelor's Completion format if you're transferring into the College of Professional Studies with an associate degree or equivalent credits. For more information, visit the course page.

As a student on a pathway program, degree completion program, or if you have joined a master’s degree directly, you are based in the College of Professional Studies — one of the nine schools at Northeastern University.

Key facts:

• Classes are taught in the evening only

• Programs run on a four-semester structure with shorter breaks so you can achieve your degree faster

• Great value for money with affordable tuition fees

• Programs are popular with mature professionals

• You live in private accommodation, rather than on-campus housing throughout your studies. 

Career Outlook

Increasing globalization and economic growth are expected to drive demand for accountants and financial professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects for accountants and auditors are outstanding, with faster-than-average growth expected over the next ten years. While job opportunities are expected to be favorable overall, individuals with professional certifications, especially certified public accountants (CPAs) or certified financial analysts (CFAs), are likely to enjoy the best opportunities in the finance and accounting field.

Careers to consider include:

• Accountant
• Auditor
• Financial specialist
• Accounting clerk
• Bookkeeper
• Real estate appraiser or assessor
• Budget analyst
• Cost estimator
• Claims adjustor/examiner
• Financial analyst
• Insurance underwriter
• Loan officer
• Management analyst
• Financial advisor
• Tax examiner
• Revenue agent