Bachelor of Arts
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You came to count on a degree that pays off. This one does.
The Accounting major at Goshen College prepares you for the Uniform CPA Examination, as well as careers in public accounting, corporate finance, government, and financial institutions. Goshen ranks among Indiana’s top programs for CPA exam pass rates. Graduates also score above the national average on the exam regularly.
Additionally, our blended MBA program allows students to take MBA courses alongside their accounting major courses, completing both an MBA degree and undergraduate degree at the same time.
With a bachelor’s degree from GC, you’ll be ready for careers in public accounting, corporate finance, government agencies, and financial institutions. Our program gives you a strong foundation in GAAP, financial analysis, management accounting, and tax preparation. Our small class sizes and hands-on learning approach ensure that you won’t just study accounting, but will apply it through internships that build your resume and connect classroom learning to real-world settings. Leading accounting firms actively recruit our students, and many graduates secure job offers before even finishing their degree
GC business majors can move directly into our streamlined 4+1 MBA program, starting graduate coursework as seniors and finishing their advanced degree in just one additional year — saving both time and cost. Plus, GC alumni receive a 10 percent tuition discount on graduate programs, making it an affordable next step to earn you Master of Business Administration right here at Goshen College.
Goshen College is a values-centered community where questions are welcomed and leadership is celebrated. Students of every background, from anywhere in the world, belong here. You will be challenged to weave ethics and social responsibility through every course. You are expected to question, research, and weigh the impact of every business decision on employees, customers, suppliers, owners, the community, and the environment.
View the complete program requirements in our catalog.
Goshen College prepared me well for a career in accounting and finance through hands-on coursework, real-life case studies, internship opportunities, and professors who genuinely cared about my success. My SST experience in Cambodia was a highlight that expanded my worldview and ignited a love for travel and experiencing new cultures. But most importantly, I developed lifelong friendships and a set of values that continue to guide me today.
Seth Grimes '11
Senior Director, Corporate Finance and Investment Banking at Eli Lilly and Company
Scholarships make up a large portion of Goshen financial aid packages, which average almost $26,000 per student, not counting work-study or loans. Enrolled business students may also qualify for the endowed Gorseline Scholarship and Sauder Scholarship.
To see your own price after aid, run the net price calculator and talk with a real person in the financial aid office. International students can ask the financial aid office directly about the aid available to them.
Graduates work in public accounting, corporate finance, taxation, auditing, compliance, analytics, financial services, and risk management. Roles include Certified Public Accountant, Auditor, Financial Analyst, Controller, and Chief Financial Officer. Three of the top 10 accounting firms recruit on campus each year, and it is common for 100 percent of students to have a job lined up before graduation.
Yes. Goshen ranks among Indiana’s top programs for CPA exam pass rates, and 2024 scores placed it 9th in the country among programs of similar size. Graduates with 150 credit hours qualify to take the Uniform CPA Examination, and Goshen offers several paths to reach the 150-hour requirement.
Yes. International students are advised, mentored, and recruited alongside everyone else in the business department. Recent accounting students have interned at firms like Ernst & Young, and the Study Service Term takes students abroad. An accounting credential built on GAAP, auditing, and tax travels worldwide, so the degree pays off whether you build a career in the U.S. or back home.
You will complete two, three, or four internships before graduation, including a required, paid senior internship in finance. You gain hands-on experience in budget analysis, financial reporting, management accounting, and tax preparation, and many students receive full-time offers from the firms where they intern.
Goshen is a small, values-centered college in Goshen, Indiana, where questions are welcomed and growth is celebrated. Classes are small, 91% have fewer than 30 students, so your voice is heard. Students of every background and faith, or none, and from across Indiana and around the world, find people here who help them belong.
Associate Professor of Business
Assistant Professor of Business
Professor of Accounting
Professor of Accounting
Program Director
Department Chair
Associate Professor of Business
Assistant Professor of Business
Professor of Economics
Carl Kreider Chair and Co-Director of Global Engagement
Assistant Professor of Information Technology
