Program Overview
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Henry W. Bloch School of Management is designed to prepare students with both technical competency and interpersonal skills. The program has ranked in the top five medium-sized schools in the nation for CPA pass rates.
Program Details
- Program Type: Major
- Academic Unit: Bloch School of Management
- Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
- Standard credit hours: 120
- Delivery Mode: In-person, Hybrid
- Typical Program Length: 4 years
- Typical Course Load: 4-5 per semester
- Estimated Program Cost: $59,520
- All rates or costs are for illustrative purposes only. Estimated cost is calculated by multiplying the appropriate 2025/2026 UMKC academic year resident rate by standard credit hours. Fees are NOT included in the calculation. Your hours and total costs may differ, depending on transfer hours, course choices, academic progress, program- and university-specific fees, and your qualified tuition rate.
Career Opportunities
As leaders and trusted advisors who work with data to generate actionable insights, accountants are in demand. As an accountant, you will be able to choose from a broad range of careers to suit your interests, with opportunities in public accounting, corporate finance, nonprofit, and government.
Potential Careers
- Certified public accountant
- Tax consultant
- Financial analyst
Where Our Students Work
- Deloitte
- PwC
- Ernst & Young, LLP
- KPMG, LLP
- RSM US, LLP
- BDO USA
- Grant Thornton, LLP
- Forvis Mazars, LLP
- CLA
- Baker Tilly
- CBIZ & MHM
Median Salary
$81,726 per year, based on data from Lightcast.io for Accountants and Auditors.
Potential Courses
Legal and Regulatory Contexts of Organizations
Examine the legal, regulatory, and ethical environment in which businesses operate.
Auditing
Study how auditors determine the nature and amount of evidence that should be gathered during an audit and learn how that evidence is evaluated.
Entrepreneurial Mindset and Opportunity Recognition
Develop skills to mitigate risk and recognize opportunities using creative problem-solving, play, design-thinking, and creativity.
Related Programs and Pathways
- Accounting (Master's)
- Business Administration — Finance (Major)
- Finance (Master's)
Application Process
- Gather your materials
- Official transcripts
- Names and locations of previous college(s) or high school(s) and dates you attended
- Citizenship, residency, and visa information (if applicable)
- ACT/SAT test scores (optional). Required if you would like to be considered for applicable scholarship opportunities
- Complete the online application
- No application fee for domestic undergraduate students — $75 for international students
- Check admissions requirements
- Some programs have specific admission requirements.
Application Dates
- To Start Classes in Fall: Apply by June 15, Classes begin in August
- To Start Classes in Spring: Apply by Nov. 15, Classes begin in January
Estimated Tuition Per Semester
- Resident Rate: $7,440 per semester
- Heartland Rate: $10,335 per semester
- Nonresident Rate: $17,362 per semester
- All rates or costs are for illustrative purposes only. Estimated cost is calculated by multiplying the appropriate 2025/2026 UMKC academic year resident rate by standard credit hours. Fees are NOT included in the calculation. Your hours and total costs may differ, depending on transfer hours, course choices, academic progress, program- and university-specific fees, and your qualified tuition rate. This rate calculation is based on a course load of 15 credit hours per semester.
Financial Aid
- An amazing education shouldn't break the bank, which is why we offer a number of automatic and competitive scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities — plus financial guidance from our expert advisors.
- 96% of first-time Roos who qualified for financial aid last year
- $12,617 average need-based scholarship or grant awarded to first-year students
- 80% of undergrads who received a scholarship or grant