You May Be Closer to an Accounting Degree Than
You Think

Transfer your previous college credits and finish your bachelor's degree in Accounting in as little as 2 years with
Manchester University Online.

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You started college.
Now you want to finish.

Many students considering an accounting degree already have college credits, but they are not sure how close they are to graduating.

You may be asking:

How many credits do I still need?
Will my previous classes transfer?
Do I really have to start over?
How long would it take to finish?

Traditional programs often require 120 credits, meaning students with prior coursework still face years of additional classes. That is where Manchester is different.

Finish your accounting degree faster.

Manchester University offers Indiana's only accelerated 90-credit bachelor's degree pathway, designed specifically for students who have already started college.

That means:

Transfer more of your previous credits
Graduate up to a year earlier than traditional programs
Move forward toward your accounting career faster

Program outcomes

The program combines accelerated degree completion with the strong career outcomes Manchester's accounting program is known for.

Real career traction

Manchester accounting graduates are regularly recruited by regional and national accounting firms.

Students benefit from required internships, employer networking events, and built-in CPA exam preparation.

See how your previous coursework can help you finish sooner.

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What makes Manchester's accounting program different?

☑Indiana's Only Accelerated 90-Credit Bachelor's Degree: Transfer your previous college credits and complete your degree faster through Manchester's accelerated undergraduate pathway.
☑CPA Exam Preparation: Manchester accounting students pass the CPA exam on their first attempt at about 76%, compared to 54% nationally.
☑Required Internship Experience: Every accounting student completes at least one internship, often with regional or national accounting firms during tax season.

☑ Annual Accounting Employer Mixer: Each fall, CPA firms come to campus specifically to recruit Manchester accounting students for internships and full-time roles.
☑ 3+1 MBA Pathway: Earn both your Accounting bachelor's degree and MBA in just four years while maintaining undergraduate financial aid eligibility.
☑ Small Classes with Faculty Mentorship: Manchester's 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know your goals and help guide your career path.

Accreditation and outcomes you can trust

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
93% of faculty hold the highest degree in their field
96% of MU graduates are employed, in further studies, or in service within six months of graduation
Top CPA firms recruit at MU's campus every year

~76%

first-time CPA exam pass rate vs. 54% nationally

14:1

student-to-faculty ratio

30

MU graduates have received prestigious U.S. government Fulbright grants

100%

of new undergraduate students receive financial aid, averaging $21,813 per student

"I felt very prepared for the CPA exam. I felt very prepared for my job. We had classes that pushed us to go research, to go look up accounting topics." - Hannah Field '16, CPA, Audit Senior Associate, BKD

Have questions? You're not alone.

How does Manchester prepare students for the CPA exam?

The College of Business has a structured prep protocol built into the curriculum. MU students pass the CPA exam on the first attempt at roughly 76%, compared to a 54% national average.

Do I have to do an internship?

Yes, it's required. Most students complete theirs during tax season at regional or national accounting firms. Many students go on to complete more than one.

What careers can I pursue with this degree?

Graduates go into public accounting, corporate accounting, tax preparation, auditing, forensic accounting and advisory roles, among others.

Can I get my MBA at the same time?

Through Manchester's 3+1 program, you can earn both your BS in Accounting and an MBA with an Accounting Track in four years and keep your undergraduate financial aid the whole time.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. 100% of new undergraduate students at Manchester receive some form of financial aid, with an average award of $21,813.

Don't start over. Finish faster.

You may already be closer to your accounting degree than you think. Transfer your previous college credits into Manchester's accelerated 90-credit bachelor's program and move forward toward your accounting career.