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Save Up to $1,000 per Semester
Declare a fully online Accounting major and you can get up to $1000 per semester in scholarships that are not need based.
Personalized Support
As an MSU Denver Online student, you receive all benefits of in-person students, including 24/7 tutoring and mental health support, plus dedicated Success Coaches for your online journey.
Why Study Accounting Online at MSU Denver
Study accounting so you can read the story behind the numbers and spot what is really happening in an organization. In the Online Accounting B.S., you learn how to track and interpret financial information, identify risk, and support organizations with clear, reliable reporting.
You will study online through MSU Denver’s AACSB-accredited College of Business, building practical skills you can use in areas like auditing, tax, and accounting technology.
Affiliate Professor Robert Persichitte, MPAcc
Faculty Who Practice What They Teach
Our faculty do not just teach, they bring current, real-world work into the classroom. The same experts who teach on campus also teach online, so you learn from the people doing the work.
For example, Affiliate Professor Robert Persichitte is a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner who oversees MSU Denver’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistant course, where students learn real-world accounting skills while providing free tax preparation to the community.
He has also worked in public-sector auditing and data analytics, using tools like Python to automate testing and identify risk indicators. That experience shows up in how he teaches students to think through messy, real financial questions with clarity and confidence.
What You’ll Learn in the Online Accounting B.S. Program
In the Online Accounting B.S., you build the skills employers expect from an accounting bachelor’s degree, including how to record transactions, analyze financial statements, and communicate results clearly.
Your coursework covers the core areas of accounting, including intermediate accounting, cost accounting, accounting information systems, income tax, auditing and attestation, and advanced accounting.
Skills you will practice:
- Financial reporting and statement analysis
- Cost and managerial decision support
- Tax fundamentals and compliance concepts
- Audit thinking, documentation, and professional judgment
- Using accounting systems and technology to work accurately and efficiently
By the Time You Graduate, You’ll Be Able To
- Prepare and interpret financial information to support business decisions.
- Evaluate internal controls and identify risk using an auditor’s mindset.
- Apply accounting rules and standards to real scenarios, not just textbook problems.
- Work confidently with accounting information systems and common accounting workflows.
- Bring together your learning in a required business capstone experience.
You will study in MSU Denver’s AACSB-accredited College of Business, so your accounting degree is backed by a respected business education standard.
Careers and Outcomes with an Online Accounting Degree
An accounting degree prepares you for roles where accuracy, judgment, and trust matter. Graduates of the Online Accounting B.S. pursue careers across public accounting, private industry, government, and nonprofit organizations.
This degree supports paths in areas such as accounting, auditing, tax preparation, and financial analysis, and builds a strong foundation for professional credentials and graduate study.
Because accounting skills are needed in every sector, the outcomes are flexible and durable, giving you options as industries and technologies change.
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Your Online Student Experience at MSU Denver
You get the same faculty, the same degree, and the same student services that on-campus Roadrunners receive. As an online student, you are fully included and fully supported.
- A dedicated Student Success Coach helps you plan your term, map transfer credit, build study habits, and stay on track when life gets busy.
- You get free 24/7 tutoring, and a wide variety of online library services and writing support.
- Advising and career services are online: Meet with an academic advisor, explore careers, polish your resume, and connect to job resources without coming to campus.
- A flexible enrollment model that helps you move forward. Take six credits to qualify for online major scholarships, then pace your work in a way that fits your job and family needs.
- A diverse and welcoming online community where you can participate, contribute and grow.
Online does not mean alone at MSU Denver. We’re here for you!
How Much Does it Cost to Complete an Online Accounting Degree at MSU Denver, and is There Financial Support?
Low in-state tuition, reduced tuition for many western states, a scholarship built only for online majors, and the freedom to take as many or as few classes as you want. MSU Denver is built to be the affordable online choice, whatever your pace.
Colorado Residents
With the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) applied
$326.25 / credit
2026–27 rate, COF applied
| Part-time (6 credits) | $2,655.92 |
|---|---|
| Full-time (12 credits) | $4,987.22 |
COF reduces per-credit cost for eligible Colorado residents. Most Colorado students qualify.
Outside Colorado (WUE / RIT)
Reduced nonresident tuition for eligible western states
$663.40 / credit
2026–27 WUE/RIT rate
| Part-time (6 credits) | $4,678.82 |
|---|---|
| Full-time (12 credits) | $9,033.02 |
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Roadrunner Interstate Tuition (RIT) lower nonresident cost for students in participating states.
Planning the whole degree? Most online bachelor’s programs are 120 credits. Transfer credits count toward that, so you may have less to pay for than you think.
Up to $1,000
per semester
per semester
Scholarship for fully online majors. Declare a fully online major and you may qualify for up to $1,000 each fall and spring. No separate application required.
Veterans & military: MSU Denver is approved for VA education benefits. Veteran & military student services.
For exact, current figures, see the Undergraduate Tuition & Fees schedule.
Figures shown are 2026–27 rates and are for planning only. All rates are subject to change.
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Most applicants are admitted, and you will usually receive your admission decision within a few days.
- Create your application account using your personal email: Start your free application
- Tell us you plan to study fully online to qualify for up to $1,000 per semester in scholarship funds
Transferring credits?
Want to see how your credits may apply before you apply? Use Transferology to check how your previous classes may count toward your degree.
Admission at a glance
You are typically eligible for admission if you have a 2.0 or higher unweighted high school GPA, are 20 or older with a high school diploma or GED, or have 24 or more transferable college credits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can absolutely earn your Bachelor of Science in Accounting 100% online. MSU Denver gives you the same high‑quality curriculum, expert faculty, and prestigious AACSB accreditation as the on‑campus program, just with the flexibility to learn on your own schedule. It’s a great way to get a top‑tier business education without putting your life on pause.
Because everyone’s path looks a little different, your timeline really depends on how many classes you take and whether you’re bringing in any transfer credits. A student starting from scratch and taking a full‑time load usually finishes in about four years, while part‑time students take a bit longer. We’ll work with you to build a pace that fits your life and keeps you moving forward without burning out.
We are incredibly transfer-friendly and want to make sure you get full credit for the hard work you’ve already done. You can easily use tools like Transferology to see how your previous college courses stack up against our requirements. Our transfer advisors will help you maximize your past credits so you can cross the graduation finish line much faster.
An accounting degree opens a ton of doors because every business, nonprofit, and government agency relies on financial experts. With this program, you’ll be ready for roles like corporate accountant, auditor, tax consultant, or financial analyst. And if you’re thinking about becoming a CPA, this degree gives you the perfect academic foundation to get there and tap into top‑tier earning potential.