Accounting (BA)
Bachelor of Arts
Earn your degree from UNI’s top-ranked accounting program
Learn to make informative financial reports, influence critical business decisions and keep your organization’s finances in check. With our hybrid model, you'll take accounting courses at the DMACC-Urban campus while completing all business core and elective courses online.
- Hybrid delivery
- Start courses in Spring, Summer or Fall terms
- Apply now!
Features
Hybrid delivery | 2 Years | Proudly supported by KPMG LLP
- An accessible and affordable pathway for those looking to earn a bachelor's degree
- Designed for adult learners, with courses online and in the evening on the DMACC-Urban campus.
- Learn skills and earn the credentials needed to connect to high-demand career opportunities
- Graduates are eligible to take professional exams such as the Certified Management Accountants or IRS Enrolled Agent exams
- Personalized support designed for adult learners
To be admitted, it is preferred that students have:
- An Accounting Specialist AAS degree from DMACC or AA degree from an accredited institution
- 2.5 GPA
- Along with the application, students should have their unofficial transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
Here to Help
As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Enrollment Contact and Program Advisor to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.
 | James Prier Program Contact & Advisor Wilson College of Business, Office for Professional Distinction james.prier@uni.edu 319-273-2144 |
 | Amy Tagtow Academic Advisor Wilson College of Business amy.tagtow@uni.edu |
 | Lisa Jaeger Enrollment Contact lisa.jaeger@uni.edu |
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Students will complete business core and elective courses entirely online, while taking accounting courses in-person on Tuesday and/or Wednesday evenings on the DMACC-Urban campus. The program can be completed in just two years with four, full-time semesters (12-13 credits per semester) and two summers (one course each summer).
* Part-time option also available - contact James Prier (james.prier@uni.edu) for details
Our graduates are prepared to enter a variety of high-demand careers such as:
- Business Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Internal Auditor
- Personal Banker
- Risk Assurance Consultant
- Tax Accountant
- Tax Associate/Specialist
- Technology Consultant
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff, at UNI and at DMACC, ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Students will complete business core and elective courses entirely online, while taking accounting courses in-person on Tuesday and/or Wednesday evenings on the DMACC-Urban campus. The program can be completed in just two years with four, full-time semesters (12-13 credits per semester) and two summers (one course each summer).
* Part-time option also available - contact James Prier (james.prier@uni.edu) for details
Our graduates are prepared to enter a variety of high-demand careers such as:
- Business Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Internal Auditor
- Personal Banker
- Risk Assurance Consultant
- Tax Accountant
- Tax Associate/Specialist
- Technology Consultant
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff, at UNI and at DMACC, ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Future Ready Scholarships available
Through the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) initiative, students in the Accounting BA hybrid program may qualify to receive a scholarship covering the difference between community college and UNI tuition. To be eligible, you must complete the FAFSA and meet income and academic eligibility criteria. Scholarship requirements include:
- an associate's degree or 24+ credits from an Iowa Community College
- a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be admissible to UNI
- submitting the FAFSA, demonstrating financial need, as defined by the American Rescue Plan
Completing the FAFSA will allow UNI to potentially reduce or eliminate a student's remaining balance through other forms of financial aid, based on availability.
View scholarship award amounts Complete your FAFSA
If you do not qualify for a Future Ready scholarship, you may qualify for an equivalent $500 per course scholarship from a supplemental scholarship fund.
Next Steps
Express Interest
Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information, and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
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To be admitted, it is preferred that students have:
- Accounting AAS from DMACC degree or AA degree
- 2.5 GPA
Along with the application, students should have their unofficial transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
Complete the FAFSA
In order to be eligible for scholarships, including Future Ready scholarships, students must complete the FAFSA:
- Visit studentaid.gov/fafsa to complete your form
- Enter UNI's school code: 001890
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.