Accountants are trusted, objective professionals who provide information for decision making and serve as business advisers. The Department of Accounting offers an undergraduate degree (BSBA) in accounting, a minor in accounting and a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) degree. Our curriculum prepares students to compete in the dynamic accounting field. Our accounting program holds separate accounting accreditation from the AACSB – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
There are 16 full-time faculty members in the department with four part-time instructors and one full-time support staff member. There are approximately 110 graduate students in the Master of Science in Accounting program and 450 undergraduate students.
Contact the UNLV Department of Accounting at 702-895-1559 for information about the advisory board.
Department of Accounting Mission Statement
The mission of the UNLV Lee Business School Department of Accounting is to provide transformative education and experiences that prepare learners from diverse backgrounds to pursue rewarding careers in the evolving professional landscape of accounting and business. As part of the flagship research institution in southern Nevada, we strive for excellence in scholarship, instruction, and engagement with the accounting profession. To achieve this mission, our faculty specialize in behavioral experimental methodologies, cultivate relationships within the professional community, and focus on continuous improvement through innovation and experimentation.