Johnson & Wales University-Providence · College of Hospitality & Business
Accounting - B.S.
Overview
A four-year, 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Accounting in the Providence campus catalog. Major courses include intermediate accounting, federal taxes, cost accounting, advanced accounting, accounting information systems and auditing, with 6 credits of applied or experiential learning.
- Official program name
- Accounting - B.S.
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting · major: AccountingSource: catalog.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: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Location
- Providence, RISource: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 120 creditsSource: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- four-year programSource: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Entry pathway
Full degree from first-year entry. Open to applicants without prior college credit (freshman admission).
Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026Why this program is listed
Dedicated BS in Accounting listed in the Providence campus catalog; the page refers to on-campus internships and carries the Providence campus address.
Degree title names accounting; major courses include intermediate accounting, federal taxes, cost accounting, advanced accounting, accounting information systems and auditing.
Source: catalog.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
- On campusSource: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Internship
- Optional internshipSource: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Internship
- Applied/experiential learning of 6 credits is chosen from a college internship or an eligible study abroad option; students with at least a 2.00 GPA can apply for internships.Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
CPA-related statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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 for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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
- Transcripts
- RequiredFirst-year applicants submit a completed application and high school transcripts.Source: catalog.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 — Undergraduate, Providence, per semester credit hourFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $1,262 | per credit · 2026-27Calculated tuition$151,440 = 120 credits × $1,262 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
| All students — Undergraduate annual tuition, ProvidenceFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $45,408 | per academic year · 2026-27Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Student Activity Fee (undergraduate)
- $250Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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.
Sources and verification
- catalog.jwu.edu/financingyourdegree/tuitionfees/providence/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 30, 2026
- catalog.jwu.edu/programsofstudy/hospitalityandbusiness/accounting-bs/providence/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 30, 2026
- catalog.jwu.edu/programsofstudy/hospitalityandbusiness/mba-accounting-concentration-mba/providence/ — Official catalog / bulletin, 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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