Accounting

Degree

Bachelor of Science, Major, Minor

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Through the Accounting Program, students acquire the conceptual and technical knowledge to develop, measure, analyze, and validate financial information.

Fairfield Dolan Rankings - Accounting

#2

Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in Connecticut
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#3

Best Colleges for Business in Connecticut
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Top 15%

Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America
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What You'll Learn and Do

A well rounded education.

The Accounting Program in the Charles F. Dolan School of Business offers students a complete liberal arts education combined with an innovative and integrated approach to business studies.

Personal approach to student-faculty relationships.

Our faculty take a personal interest in developing our student’s professional foundation and personal potential.

Enhance your skill set.

Accounting majors acquire excellent accounting and communication skills, and are well versed in the various fields of business. Throughout, you learn how to record, examine, and communicate information concerning an individual's or organizations financial performance.

Gain real world experience.

Fairfield is located just over an hour from the world financial centers in New York City, and several Fortune 500 companies are headquartered throughout the area. Internships with international firms or smaller non-profit organizations are strongly encouraged to give you the opportunity to take advantage of your surroundings while adding a valuable real-word dimension to your education.

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Internship Opportunities

Fairfield Dolan views practical experience as an important part of your academic program. An internship will give you the opportunity to apply classroom theories to real-world situations.

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Course Requirements

Accounting Major

51 Credits

Accounting Minor

15 Credits

Contact Us

Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100

Accelerated Master’s Degree

Embark on a fast-track journey with our Accelerated BS/MS in Accounting Program. Seamlessly transition from undergraduate to graduate studies in as few as five years, potentially saving on overall tuition costs while propelling your career forward.
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Career Outlook

Career Outcomes

Recent Placements

  • Deutsche Bank - Graduate Analyst
  • First Bank - Staff Accounting
  • KPMG - Tax Associate
  • CVS Health - Tax Analyst
  • Wolf & Company PC - Staff Auditor

Accounting is a really structured major, so the class load is easy to understand and manage. Also the Dolan Career Development Center is super helpful with getting accounting majors into big four firms for internships and jobs after graduation.

Emily Aschenbrenner, ‘24

Resources for Student Success

Dolan Career Development Center provides professional development services for students to enrich their academic experiences and inspire tomorrow's business leaders.

Dolan Career Development Center

Fairfield supports the scholarly success and intellectual growth of our students by providing various resources on campus including the Science Center, Writing Center, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, and more.

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