Miami University-Oxford Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting: 2027 Review

Score

63.3 of 100

Cost (20%)

1.6 of 10

Graduate Earnings (20%)

10.0 of 10

Completion (15%)

7.8 of 10

Flexibility (15%)

0.0 of 10

Credential Alignment (10%)

10.0 of 10

Track Record (10%)

9.0 of 10

Program Reputation (10%)

9.4 of 10

Format

On Campus

Accreditation

AACSB (confirmed on the official list)

See exactly how we score on the methodology page. We checked the school's figures on October 8, 2026.

Miami lets you earn a bachelor's and a master's in accountancy, 150 credit hours in all, within four years. You'll find recruiters from several firms on the Oxford campus every week.

The Department of Accountancy sits inside the Farmer School of Business at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. You earn a Bachelor of Science in Business with an accountancy major. You'll take your classes on campus.

• Students aiming for the 150 hours: the combined bachelor's and Master of Accountancy (MAcc) path adds a 30-hour master's inside four years.
• Future auditors who want to meet Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC recruiters before senior year.
• Tax-minded students: you can choose from three separate tax courses, ACC 343, 445 and 446.
• Students who want a niche beside accounting, since the department offers minors in climate, cybersecurity and deals.

You start with ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting and ACC 222 Introduction to Managerial Accounting. ACC 321 Intermediate Financial Accounting covers the standard-setting process and the principles behind financial reporting. ACC 343 Federal Income Tax Accounting teaches how the tax system treats people and corporations.

ACC 361 Accounting Information Systems looks at business processes and internal controls. ACC 453 Financial Statement Auditing covers the skills an entry-level auditor needs. Electives include ACC 462 Mergers & Acquisitions and ACC 480 Accounting and Business Ethics. ACC 256 helps you plan your career in your first year.

If you're a Farmer School major, you can take the internship course, ACC 340.

The accountancy major takes 22 credit hours, and Miami publishes a three-year pathway plan for the B.S. The combined B.S./MAcc path lets you earn both degrees, 150 hours in total, within four years. To apply you need 64 credit hours finished and a 3.00 GPA. The master's itself is 30 semester hours, and it qualifies you for the certified public accountant (CPA) exam in Ohio and most other states.

You'll pay about $1,464 per credit, based on the figure Miami reports. The accountancy department also awards one fellowship and several scholarships for the master's. You can earn them on merit or financial need.

You attend class on the Oxford campus, a small town setting. Students average 1.45 internships. The weekly recruiter visits make it easy for you to line one up. You'll also work on real-world projects, consulting or competitions, as every Farmer School student does.

The Department of Accountancy has held AACSB accreditation since 1984. You'll find the master's meets the education rules for the CPA exam in Ohio and most states.

Where this degree can lead: Accounting Degree Jobs.

Students on a Miami subreddit say Big 4 firms are common destinations and that most accounting students have a job lined up by senior year. One alumnus called the 3+1 program great and said they learned a lot.

A commenter on the same thread says they were told their firm chooses Miami over any other Ohio college. The school's own data cites a 98% placement rate for accountancy graduates. A Farmer School alumnus quoted on the department site says Miami gave them a tremendous foundation for their career.

• How do I qualify for the combined B.S./MAcc, and when should I apply?
• Which firms interview on campus each week, and how do I get on their lists?
• Can ACC 340 internship credit fit around the 3+1 schedule?
• Which of the tax electives do the department's CPA-track students usually take?
• How do the deals and cybersecurity minors pair with the accountancy major?

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