Bachelor of Science - Rechnungswesen

Influencing a company’s financial future — accountants play a key role in the success of global enterprises.

Students who enjoy analyzing financial information and solving problems, are curious about what makes companies profitable, want to be key decision-makers, and have a strong commitment to organizational ethics would succeed in this in-demand major.

An accounting degree from York College prepares you for a world of opportunities. Accountants play a pivotal role, whether it’s planning a merger or acquisition, auditing a pension plan, or uncovering a fraudulent insurance scam. Our accounting majors take a full range of courses including taxation, ethics, auditing, law, and can select electives such as financial fraud, international accounting, government and not-for-profit accounting, and other special topics. At York College, students can personalize their studies by selecting complementary minors in finance, information systems, or other areas of specialization. Upon graduation, students are prepared to pursue CPA licensure and certifications in internal auditing, management accounting, and fraud examination.

We prepare students to build lives of passion and purpose through outcomes-based, experiential learning; dedicated faculty; and state-of-the-art facilities.

York College of Pennsylvania is an established private college nestled between Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. A Princeton Review Best Northeastern College, our picturesque campus is home to 4000+ undergraduate and 300+ graduate students in the growing city of York, PA. We pride ourselves on our student-centric and high-impact approach to education, our emphasis on experiential learning and community engagement, our dedicated faculty, and our long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility.