Overview
Accounting majors receive an education that is more than the sum of its parts: Grounded in the liberal arts, students prepare for meaningful lives of leadership and service in the global marketplace.
Majors continue on to a fifth year in Trinity’s Graduate Accounting Program, earning a Master of Science in Accounting.
Fast Facts
- AACSB accredited
- 90% of qualified majors hold paid internships with global public accounting firms
What You'll Study
Excel at analytics, grasp legal frameworks, understand ethical implications
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Program Curriculum
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Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements. See a suggested roadmap for the Accounting bachelor of science degree.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
Business Analytics
Explore methods for solving modern business problems using sophisticated skills in quantitative analysis as well as in data storage, retrieval and manipulation.
Accounting Internship
Engage in a structured, full-time, eight-week internship under the supervision of accounting professionals in either private or public practice.
View all courses
For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
Accounting (M.S.)
Accounting (B.S.)
Strategic Communication (Minor)
Sport Management (Minor)
Business (B.A.)
Finance (B.S.)
International Business (B.S.)
Spanish (B.A.)
Spanish (Minor)
History (B.A.)
History (Minor)
Faculty
Guiding the future of accounting
Our experienced faculty bring a data-driven approach to the classroom, while ensuring all students get the personal guidance they need to excel. Courses are carefully curated to line up with requirements for future employers and graduate programs, and to ensure success on the CPA exam.
Student Opportunities
Get an insider track through paid internships at global firms
Texas Society of CPAs
Texas CPAs and accounting organizations provide hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to students pursuing...
Business-focused Trinity Study Abroad programs in Europe and Asia include International Business Summer School in Beijing, case studies in Vietnam and...
Accounting majors have opportunities for paid, for-credit internships and senior year internships.
When You Graduate
Stand out from the crowd
Majors are prepared for a fifth year in Trinity’s Graduate Accounting program, armed with strong undergraduate experience and directly-applicable pre-reqs. Their problem-solving skills, stemming from the liberal arts, helps them stand out from the crowd.
Careers
Tigers have flourished in accounting careers at major, global firms, creating a strong, international network of connections. The liberal arts background of Trinity's undergraduate students has always been deemed desirable by potential employers (including the Big Four) that recruit Trinity's accounting majors each year, with graduates being known for their versatile knowledge base, and as good communicators with clients and colleagues.
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- Business
- Law
- Uniform-certified Public Accountant Examination
Career Areas:
- Business
- Government
- Nonprofit sector
Notable Companies who have Hired Trinity Graduates:
- Accenture
- Apple
- Bank of America
- BearingPoint
- Big Four accounting firms
- Citigroup
- Dell
- Microsoft
- Proctor & Gamble
Take the next step
Have more questions or want more information? Learn more about becoming a Tiger, and how you can accelerate what’s next for your education.