I have been going kinda nuts trying to figure out how I could fulfill the requirements for an accounting degree through one of the big 3. I think it might be possible to do it online but I'm not quite sure. Does anyone have any info related to this or know of anyone taking accounting there?

I've tried to go through the literature but some of those classes like cost accounting and what not seem like they might not be doable through testing. Do you think it might just be better to go the Brick and Mortar route?

P.S. I notice that Excelsior is doing concentrations according to their PDF fromt he school of business. Does that mean they aren't doing majors anymore?

Thanks

For an accounting major you'd have to fulfill the vast majority of the major specific coursework via the classroom (B&M or on-line). I know my local CC system offers most of the required courses on-line. There are also options such as LSU for fulfilling them on-line. If you're considering the CPA in the future you might want to confirm what the requirements are for your specific state. For example, TX requires you to complete at least 15 semester hours in-person instead of on-line.

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Brian in Virginia Beach, VA
MS, MIS, University of Illinois at Springfield, anticipated 12/2010
AAS, Accounting, Tidewater Community College, anticipated 12/2010
BSBA, CIS, Thomas Edison State College, 2008
AS, Business Administration, Tidewater Community College, 2004

Accounting (and engineering technology) degrees are an interesting challenge. You need to make sure you check out the state requirements before you take your degree. While you may not care today if your state's board accepts the degree, someday you will likely want to pursue your CPA. It stinks to have to return to school because you didn't get the right class on your transcript!

I looked at accounting degrees back in 1999 but didn't go far before I decided accounting wasn't for me. You can get most of your courses via distance learning but will have to take classes instead of exams.

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B Smith
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B.S. Business - Excelsior College
B.S. Elect. Engineering Technology - Excelsior College