Your Future in Accounting

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting at Charleston Southern University (CSU) is central to the institutional identity and mission of the university. CSU’s mission is to create an environment of academic excellence in a Christian environment.

The Accounting program prepares students for leadership careers as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), as corporate financial executives, as business owners, and as senior operational leaders in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The oft-repeated phrase, “You can’t run a business if you don’t know the numbers,” expresses the reality that accounting is the universal language of business.

In addition to mastering the skills needed to prepare an organization’s financial statements, CSU’s accounting program teaches emerging leaders to analyze operational results with a view toward strategic decision-making and sound financial stewardship. In addition to financial accounting, CSU’s accounting program exposes students to the unique disciplines of managerial accounting, systems and data analysis, legal entity planning, taxation (individual, corporate, and estate and gift), and compensation planning. Undergirding the entire accounting curriculum is an emphasis on developing communication skills, strategic planning, and innovative thinking – all from a distinctly biblical worldview.

Through the Nielsen Accounting Society at CSU, students are inspired to seek God’s purpose as they interact with accounting executives and build a sense of community on campus.

Accreditation:

Charleston Southern University’s accreditation can be found here.

CSU has specialized accreditation for its Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

Accounting at CSU

The Nielsen College of Business leadership team and faculty continuously strive to fulfill the university’s vision of learning, leading and serving by integrating time-proven Christian principles with current business theory and practice.

As an Accounting major, you’ll take courses like…

  • Business Communication
  • Principles of Accounting I & II
  • Business Finance
  • Cost Accounting
  • Business Ethics
  • Federal Taxation I

Graduates are equipped for a variety of career paths.

  • Bookkeeper
  • Staff Accountant
  • Internal Auditor
  • Managerial Accountant 
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Governmental Financial Manager
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Hans A. Nielsen College of Business

Charleston Southern University’s Hans A. Nielsen College of Business offers a unique perspective on business and quality educational opportunities through: Christian worldview and faith integration; low student to faculty ratio; personal attention from faculty and staff; outstanding internship program; networking within the community; and professionalism throughout the program.

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Jones Hall

Jones Hall houses the offices of the president, the vice president for academic affairs and the Nielsen College of Business. Named for Clif S. Jones.

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Lightsey Chapel

The chapel seats 1,500 and is a multipurpose facility equipped with a modern stage and support equipment. The Margaret Kelly Hamrick Prayer Room is located at the front of the building. Named for W. Norris and Nell Peeples Lightsey.

The music building, located behind Lightsey Chapel, houses faculty offices for the Horton School of Music, music practice facilities and the theatre program’s Black Box Theatre. Named for Nell Peeples Lightsey.

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