Accountancy Minor
Financial analysis and management skills enhance your preparation for success in your current field of study.
An accounting minor complements business, engineering, and liberal arts degrees.
- Program type:
- Minor
- Format:
- On Campus or Online
- Est. time to complete:
- 1 - 2 years
- Credit hours:
- 16
Why pursue an accounting minor?
In almost every career path accounting metrics are used to manage entities, evaluate performance and determine compensation. With a minor in Accountancy, you'll prepare yourself with the financial skills employers across all industries are looking for. An accounting minor from UND teaches skills that can contribute to moving into management positions and other successful career trajectories.
In the program, you'll gain competencies in accounting skills that will help with responsibilities related to financial analysis, budgeting and performance evaluation. Courses also include applications that develop data analytics skills.
You'll also have the opportunity to participate in a robust internship program and gain access to the UND's strong alumni base to network as you explore career opportunities.
What majors pair well with an accounting minor?
Combining an Accountancy minor with specific majors can enrich your skill set and expand your career opportunities. Alternatively, you may consider pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accountancy for a more in-depth focus. Here are some bachelor's degrees that complement an Accountancy minor:
- Pre-Law: Develop financial and tax skills that are valuable for careers in corporate law, mergers and acquisition, and tax law.
- Engineering Degree: Get ready for decision-making jobs in business, financial management, or consulting by boosting your financial know-how.
- Communications Degree: Learn the language of business to prepare for communications careers in corporations and business.
- Finance Degree: Deepen your grasp of financial systems and analysis, setting you up for roles that use financial reports and accounting data.
- Economics Degree: Blend economic principles with accounting expertise for a full understanding of financial information.
- Management Degree: Develop managerial skills alongside accounting knowledge for leadership roles inside business organizations or in consulting.
- Marketing Degree: Focus on financial reporting to enhance operational and profit-related insights from marketing analytics.
- Entrepreneurship Degree: Equip yourself for entrepreneurial ventures with a strong foundation in accounting for effective financial management.
- Data Science Degree: Combine an Accountancy minor with a Data Science major for skills in data analysis and financial reporting, perfect for data-driven financial management roles.
- Information Systems Degree: Merge accounting knowledge with information systems for careers in accounting technology, consulting, and systems analysis.