
Rider University · Department of Accounting and Finance
BSBA in Accounting — Accounting Concentration
Overview
A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting in the Norm Brodsky College of Business, with 27 credits of major requirements, co-op and internship options, and an optional business fraud and forensic concentration.
- Official program name
- Accounting, B.S.B.A.
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting · major: AccountingSource: rider.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Subject focus
- Concentration inside a broader degree — AccountingA formal accounting major, concentration, track or specialization inside a broader degree such as a BBA, BSBA or MBA. The awarded degree is the broader one.Source: catalog.rider.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Rider University — Department of Accounting and FinanceSource: catalog.rider.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Location
- Lawrenceville, NJSource: rider.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degreeForensic Accounting — formal concentration / track (“Business fraud and forensic concentration”)
- Tracks / concentrations
- Business fraud and forensic concentrationSource: rider.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Required credits
- 120 credits of accounting, core business and general education coursesSource: rider.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Entry pathway
Full degree from first-year entry. Open to applicants without prior college credit (freshman admission).
Source: rider.edu · verified October 30, 2026Why this program is listed
Dedicated B.S.B.A. in Accounting; page title names accounting.
The catalog and program page title the degree B.S.B.A. in Accounting with required accounting courses in auditing, taxation, cost management and accounting theory.
Source: rider.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.rider.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Internship
- Optional internshipSource: catalog.rider.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Accelerated options
- A 4+1 route leads to the Master of Accountancy; students may also double major to reach 150 credits.Source: rider.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
- Not specified. Says students who want CPA certification can meet the 150-hour requirement by double majoring in the B.S.B.A. or continuing in the 4+1 MAccConditions stated: Students should consult the certification requirements of the state jurisdiction where they plan to be certifiedSource: catalog.rider.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. Beta Alpha Psi is listed among student organizations for accounting majors.Source: rider.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
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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 — New student tuition (annual), living on campus or at homeFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $43,580 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: rider.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Annual fees, new students
- $1,870 per academic yearSource: rider.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
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
- AACSB — accreditedUnit: Norm Brodsky College of BusinessListed as: AACSB business accreditationConfirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026
Supplemental accounting accreditation
- AACSB Accounting — accreditedUnit: Norm Brodsky College of BusinessListed as: AACSB separate accounting accreditation (as listed: Business + Accounting)Confirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026
Sources and verification
- catalog.rider.edu/undergraduate/colleges-schools/business-administration/majors-minors-certificates/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 30, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- AACSB accredited institutions (accreditor directory) — Accreditor directory, verified October 26, 2026
- rider.edu/academics/colleges-schools/norm-brodsky-college-business/undergraduate/accounting — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- rider.edu/tuition-aid/tuition-fees/undergraduate — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 30, 2026
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