Johnson & Wales University-Online · College of Hospitality & Business
Online Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Overview
An online Bachelor of Science in Accounting with 7- or 15-week courses, a four-year completion timeline and a per-credit online undergraduate rate.
- Official program name
- Online Bachelor of Science - Accounting
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting · major: AccountingSource: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree title itself is in accounting, accountancy, taxation or another accounting subject (for example a Master of Accountancy).Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Johnson & Wales University-Online — College of Hospitality & BusinessSource: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Location
- Providence, RIFor the online option this is where the school is located — not a residency requirement, and not a guarantee that you may enroll from your state.
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degree
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- 4 Years to complete your degreeSource: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Start terms
- Winter, SpringSource: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Entry pathway
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
Why this program is listed
Dedicated Bachelor of Science in Accounting offered online by JWU Online.
Degree title names accounting; the page lists financial accounting, managerial accounting and auditing as topics and intermediate accounting, federal taxes, accounting information systems and auditing as major courses.
Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in accounting, accountancy and taxation at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal accounting majors or concentrations, never certificates or degrees with a single accounting course. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- OnlineSource: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Online delivery
- Online delivery type not verified
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Attendance requirements as published
Internship Required
Applied/experiential learning requirement: College of Business Internship, Directed Experiential Education or Study Abroad.
Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Accounting major courses include Intermediate Accounting Theory and Practice, Federal Taxes, Accounting Information Systems and Auditing, plus business foundations courses.Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Transfer pathways
- Express Transfer Credit Evaluation of previously earned college credits, with most evaluations completed within 48 hours of receiving transcripts.Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
- Not specified. States that the program provides foundational coursework needed to meet many CPA requirements and prepare for the CPA exam, and that states may require additional experience, credits or graduate-level studyConditions stated: Page advises checking CPA exam requirements by stateSource: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
A school describing a program as supporting CPA preparation does not establish eligibility for every applicant in every state, and this directory does not label any program “CPA eligible”. Check your own state board's current rules before you enrol. Accounting degrees and CPA requirements
Other professional recognition
- Other professional recognition. The page says the degree can lead to professional certifications such as the CPA or CMA.Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
This directory does not publish pass rates, placement rates or salaries for any program. Occupational statistics for accountants are in the guides, labelled as statistics for the occupation, not outcomes of a school.
Admissions
- Application fee
- Not requiredFree application.Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial academic transcripts.Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Other requirement
- RequiredGovernment-issued photo ID to validate identity.Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Online undergraduate | $495 | per credit · 2026-27Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Career Catalyst Scholarship Institutional scholarship
20% tuition savings to eligible students enrolling in Associate or Bachelor's undergraduate degree programs, beginning Fall 2026
Eligibility: Incoming undergraduate students
Source: online.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
No business-school accreditation (AACSB, ACBSP, IACBE) is on record for this school. Accreditation is optional and its absence is not a sign of poor quality.
Supplemental accounting accreditation
No separate accounting accreditation is on record. AACSB business accreditation does not mean the accounting program holds AACSB accounting accreditation.
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Rhode Island.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- online.jwu.edu/academics/graduate/accounting — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- online.jwu.edu/academics/undergraduate/accounting — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- online.jwu.edu/admissions/undergraduate — Official admissions page, verified October 30, 2026
- DAPIP — NECHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
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