Build a career in accounting, finance & entrepreneurship
Earn a BBA, the Master of Professional Accountancy, or a Ph.D. in Business with an accounting concentration — taught by CPA faculty with real-world experience in a student-friendly atmosphere.
Excellence in accounting
The Department of Accounting offers the BBA degree with a major in accounting. Working with College of Business Graduate Business Studies, the department also offers the Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) and the Ph.D. in Business with a concentration in accounting.
There are many reasons to consider pursuing an accounting degree at JSU. All of our full-time accounting faculty members are Certified Public Accountants with real-world experience, and a majority also hold a terminal degree in the field of accounting. These faculty are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals in a student-friendly atmosphere — we intentionally limit most classes for accounting majors to 35 students per course.
Our very active Accounting Society provides a variety of opportunities for students to learn more about the accounting profession and interact with professional accountants. The College of Business also offers internship, co-op, and permanent placement assistance to all business graduates.
- College
- College of Business
- Degrees
- BBA · MPA · Ph.D. in Business (Accounting)
- Phone
- (601) 979-2411
- Location
- College of Business, JSU
- Class Size
- Most accounting courses capped at 35 students
Three majors, one foundation
Real-world experts. Learn by doing. Apply your knowledge — the three pillars that define every degree offered by the department.
Degrees offered
Select any program to view full requirements and degree maps.
Career opportunities
Graduates are well-prepared for public accounting, corporate accounting, risk management, investment banking, and more — ready to pursue careers as entrepreneurs, small business owners, or managers in startups and established businesses.
Get involved
We seek to unite those who share an interest in the accounting field, provide them with experiences that expand their knowledge of the profession, and enhance their ability to make sound decisions about their career path.
Want to learn more? View our organization below.
- Accounting Society
- Professional networking, speakers & events
- Placement Support
- Internships, co-ops & permanent placement
- COB Clubs
- College of Business organizations
Resources & links
Contact the department
1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217