Accounting students have two options for degree programs:

The accounting major requires 126 credit hours to graduate and prepares students for careers in the private industry, governmental accounting, and banking and finance. 

The public accounting major requires 150 credit hours to graduate, but with careful planning, students can complete the professional certified public accounting major in just four years. The pass rate on the CPA exam following graduation for Hope graduates is consistently one of the highest among Michigan colleges. 

Students who wish to major in either program should contact a member of the accounting staff early in their studies as the programs require a special sequence of courses.