Marymount University

What you'll study

The curriculum combines foundational business courses with progressive accounting study, experiential learning and a capstone project. You will complete core topics such as financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate accounting, cost accounting and accounting information systems. Specialist courses commonly offered include taxation, auditing, forensic accounting, accounting for not‑for‑profit organisations and advanced financial reporting.

• Core business foundations: principles of economics, finance, business law, management and business statistics.
• Accounting sequence: introductory financial accounting, intermediate accounting, managerial/cost accounting, auditing and taxation.
• Technology and analytics: accounting information systems, Excel for accounting, data analytics for accounting.
• Professional development: ethics and professional responsibility, communication for accountants and a capstone or practicum integrating technical and professional skills.
• Experiential learning: internship opportunities with accounting firms, corporations or government agencies and participation in student accounting organisations.

Entry requirements

Admission is at undergraduate level and requires a high school diploma or equivalent with a record of academic achievement. Applicants are typically expected to have completed college‑preparatory coursework, including algebra and other mathematics; coursework in economics, business or computer skills is beneficial. The university reviews official transcripts and may consider standardised test scores where provided; international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency.

Transfer applicants should provide official college transcripts and a record of completed college credits. Applicants may also be asked for a personal statement and letters of recommendation; an interview or submission of a resume can strengthen an application for competitive entry.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for entry and mid‑level roles across public accounting, corporate finance and accounting, government and not‑for‑profit organisations. Typical job titles include staff accountant, tax associate, audit associate, management accountant, internal auditor and financial analyst. Many graduates pursue professional qualifications such as the CPA and go on to careers in external audit, tax practice, corporate accounting, internal audit, forensic accounting or consultancy. The programme also provides a foundation for graduate study such as a Master of Accounting or MBA.

Why study at Marymount University

Marymount offers a student‑centred learning environment with small class sizes and direct access to faculty who bring practical accounting experience into the classroom. The programme emphasises hands‑on learning through internships, practicum projects and partnerships with local businesses and accounting firms in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Students benefit from dedicated career services, professional development workshops and student organisations that support networking and preparation for certification exams.

The curriculum is designed to develop both technical competence and the communication, ethical and analytical skills employers expect of accounting professionals, making it well suited for students seeking a career in accounting or further professional study.