Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Ottawa University – Kansas City prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Ottawa University – Kansas City

Also known as Ottawa - Greater Kansas City

1001 South Cedar, Ottawa, KS

Ottawa University - Kansas City is a nonprofit private institution located in Overland Park, Kansas and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains an American Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 370 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Business Administration
• Healthcare Administration
• Elementary Education
• Information Technology
• Human Resources
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

The cost of tuition is around $11,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Some students at OUKC may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at ottawa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ottawa - Greater Kansas City has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).