Accounting Major at George Fox University
If you’re seeking a degree that gives you the technical and professional skills necessary for a career in accounting, George Fox’s accounting major is the ideal fit for you.
Upon graduation, you will be prepared to find work in the public, corporate, governmental and nonprofit arenas. George Fox accounting majors study specialized areas such as financial accounting, managerial accounting, corporate finance, taxation, auditing, governmental accounting, and accounting for nonprofit organizations.
Our accounting classes stress oral and written communication skills and group problem-solving, along with the importance of professional responsibility, ethics, and servant leadership.
Now more than ever, businesses need high-quality accountants. As an accounting major, you'll be earning an education that will yield career opportunities for a lifetime.
Several of our graduates are employed in major accounting firms. Still others are employed in government and private industry or enrolled in graduate school. Courses are taught in an encouraging Christian college environment where professors know you by name.
Our graduates also have an impressive track record. in data released in the fall of 2010 by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, 95 percent of George Fox's accounting graduates passed all or some parts of the CPA exam in 2008, compared to an average of 69 percent for all other Oregon institutions.
Request information about the accounting major at George Fox University or apply now to begin your education at Oregon's Christian university, ranked as one of the top Christian colleges in the nation by Forbes.
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What we offer …
- Small classes
Our small classes allow students to benefit from frequent one-to-one mentoring. The university’s 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio allows for plenty of personal attention.
- Broad curriculum
Students take a liberal-arts curriculum that helps broaden perspectives and contributes to an appreciation and understanding of all aspects of society. All classes are taught from a Christian worldview where faith is integrated with learning.
- Networking opportunities
We offer a network of alumni in positions of responsibility throughout the world.
- Faculty expertise
Our professors are current in their fields and care about each student who comes through the door. Instructors are accessible both inside and outside the classroom.
- Internships/job placement
The Portland metro area provides plenty of opportunities for internships and job placements. Nike, Columbia Sportswear, adidas America, and Providence Health System are large employers in the area.
- Global opportunities
More than half of George Fox undergraduate students participate in an international experience. The university ranks among the top 50 out of 1,400 American colleges in study-abroad participation.
- National recognition
George Fox University is a Christian university classified by U.S. News & World Report as a first-tier regional university, and Forbes ranks George Fox among the highest Christian colleges in the country.
