Earn an accounting degree online
Earn an accounting degree online
Grow your expertise in accounting, financial reporting and research and build the foundation you’ll need as a business leader, accountant, auditor, or consultant. Capella University accounting degrees develop a range of essential business skills, from preparing financial documents to analyzing a budget.
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With FlexPath, you can earn a bachelor’s in business in 15 months for $15,000 or your MBA in 11 months and under $12,000.*
*Based on fastest 25 percent of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.
Accounting programs
No GMAT or GRE required.
Choose your area of study
Doctoral
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
- Advanced Research in Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting in the Global Era
- Forensic Accounting
Master's
This program includes online coursework.
Sample courses
- MBA Leadership
- Applied Business Analytics
- Leading Global and Diverse Cultures
- Digital Marketing
- New Ventures and Entrepreneurship
*FlexPath available
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not available for FlexPath.
Bachelor's
This program includes online coursework experiences.
- Financial Accounting Principles
- Managerial Accounting Principles
- Intermediate Financial Accounting Topics and Trends
- Advanced Financial Accounting Topics and Trends
- Cost Accounting for Planning and Control
*FlexPath available
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not available for FlexPath.
Accreditations & recognitions
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Choose the learning format that’s right for you
Each of us thrives in different environments, which is why we offer quality online learning formats that are flexible, affordable, and supportive. All of our programs are available in the GuidedPath format, while select programs are also available in our self-paced option, FlexPath.
Follow our lead
We’ll set the weekly coursework schedule; you meet the deadlines.
Pay per course
The familiar way to pay for your tuition with price varying by courseload or term; pay for what you take.
Interactive setting
Online discussions with faculty and classmates, plus regular check-ins with your academic coach.
Self-paced
Set your own deadlines, move through courses at your own speed.
Pay per session
Take one or two core courses at a time and complete as many as you want in 12 weeks for one flat fee.*
1:1 engagement
Get learning support from tutors, detailed feedback from faculty and personalized planning from coaches.
*Books, supplies and other fees apply. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not available for FlexPath.
Capella Progress Rewards are scholarships for eligible new students, including $15K for a BS in Business, $2.5K for an MBA or $20K for a PhD in Business Management. The best part is, they aren’t need-based and never have to be repaid. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details
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