Accounting Certificate and Degree Programs in Indianapolis, IN

There are 6 schools within 25 miles of Indianapolis that have accounting programs. Read an overview of 3 schools' programs, requirements and admission info and find out which school is the right one for you.

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Comparison of Indianapolis Accounting Schools

Students who want to study accounting in Indianapolis have several options within the city. Butler University offers an undergraduate and a graduate program in accounting and is less than 20 minutes from the downtown area. Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis, less than 1.5 miles from the city's center, offers the greatest number of accounting options, with 1 bachelor's degree and 2 master's programs. Located less than 5 miles from the heart of the city is the University of Indianapolis, which provides a bachelor's degree program in accounting.

	Butler University	Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis	University of Indianapolis
Accounting Programs Offered	Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting	Bachelor of Science in Business - Accounting, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting	Bachelor of Science in Accounting, CPA Track Degree Options
Related Programs Offered	Bachelor of Science in Finance, MBA in Finance	Master of Science in Taxation	Bachelor of Arts or Science in Actuarial Science
School Type	4-year, private not-for-profit	4-year, public	4-year, private not-for-profit
Total Enrollment (2011)	4,626*	30,530*	5,417*
Campus Setting	Large city	Large city	Large city
Tuition and Fees (2011-2012)	$31,948*	$8,243 in -state; $26,606 out-of-state*	$23,010*
% of First-Year Students Receiving Any Form of Financial Aid (2010-2011)	92%*	83%*	100%*
Acceptance Rate (2011)	61%*	69%*	68%*
Retention Rate (2010-2011)	87% for full-time students*	72% for full-time students; 57% for part-time students*	74% for full-time students; 52% for part-time students*
Undergraduate Graduation Rate (Students beginning in 2005 and graduating within 150% of normal completion time)	73%*	32%*	52%*
Noteworthy	College of Business graduates achieved a 99% average job placement rate for 2011	In 2010, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Kelley School of Business' evening MBA program number 10 among best part-time MBA programs**	Ranked 38th among the best Midwestern regional universities by U.S. News & World Report in 2013**
Distance from Downtown Indianapolis (Driving Time)	5.9 mi (18 min.)	1.4 mi (6 min.)	4.9 mi (13 min.)

Sources: *National Center for Education Statistics, College Navigator, **U.S. News and World Report.

Degrees at Butler University

The Butler University College of Business offers the accounting programs. They train students in teamwork, decision-making, leadership, problem-solving and communication skills from a business standpoint.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The core courses in this undergraduate accounting program include professional and career development, marketing, corporation finance and career planning. This program requires students to complete 2 internships. Additionally, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.3 in the courses that apply to the accounting major and an overall GPA of at least 2.0.

Master of Professional Accounting

This school offers 2 tracks for this master's program. Students can complete the requirements to obtain an undergraduate accounting degree and a Master of Professional Accounting in only 4 years by choosing the accelerated program. The other track offers the traditional program, in which a student obtains the undergraduate and graduate degrees in 5 years. Core requirements cover business strategy and taxes, advanced auditing, advanced managerial accounting and leadership.

Degrees at Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis

This school, located near downtown Indianapolis, is a partnership between Indiana University and Purdue University. Accounting degree programs at this school are offered by the Kelley School of Business.

Bachelor of Science in Business - Accounting

The undergraduate business accounting curriculum prepares students for positions in auditing, taxation and accounting within various settings, including corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Required and elective courses for the undergraduate degree cover topics such as intermediate accounting, cost accounting, fund accounting and professional practices. Several of the elective classes are recommended for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam preparation.

Master of Science in Accounting

Students who apply to this program without an accounting background must first complete prerequisite courses, which include statistics, commercial law, microeconomics, financial management and cost accounting. Core courses in this master's program cover auditing theory, advanced business law, federal income taxes and tax research. Students must complete 30 credit hours to graduate.

MBA in Accounting

This evening MBA program gives students the choice of several majors, including accounting. Students typically meet 2 evenings a week and can complete the 51 credits needed for graduation in 32 months. Opportunities to study abroad are available. The Kelley School of Business also offers an online MBA program.

Degrees at the University of Indianapolis

Students can pursue accounting programs at the University of Indianapolis. They're provided by the School of Business. This school offers 2 different tracks for accounting majors.

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Accounting - Non-CPA Track

This 4-year, non-CPA track accounting program prepares students for careers in government and corporate accounting. Required courses for the degree include managerial accounting, financial accounting and accounting information systems. Students must earn at least 124 credit hours to earn the bachelor's degree in accounting.

CPA Track Degree Options

To take the Indiana exam for CPA licensure, 150 credit hours of college courses with an accounting emphasis are required. The University of Indianapolis offers 2 options to obtain the needed credits. Students can enroll in the accelerated program to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration in 5 years. The other option is to earn the required credits in a double major at the undergraduate level.

Other School Options

Marian University, located roughly 6 miles from downtown Indianapolis, offers a bachelor's degree in accounting and awards a certificate at graduation for students who earn the 150 credit hours needed to sit for the CPA exam. Martin University, which is about 5 miles from downtown, and Franklin College in Franklin, less than 18 miles from downtown Indianapolis, each offer a bachelor's degree program in accounting.

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