Accounting – Managerial

 
 
 

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FROM LEDGERS TO LEADERSHIP

By studying accounting with a managerial accounting emphasis, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to identify, measure, analyze, interpret, and communicate information across an organization creating a strong foundation for your future career in the dynamic and competitive world of business.

Degrees

Accounting - Managerial (B.S.)

Major

Accounting

Minor

Why Study Accounting - Managerial?

Morningside University’s Accounting program prepares students to become business professionals with the financial expertise organizations rely on to make informed decisions. Through internships and personalized faculty mentorship, developing the skills needed for successful careers in accounting, finance, and business leadership.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Real-world experience through internships and experiential learning opportunities
  • Small classes with personalized faculty mentorship
  • Strong job placement outcomes and long-term career growth opportunities

THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE

Prime Location

Sioux City is Iowa’s fourth largest city, and other large cities are nearby for abundant options for credit-bearing internships and networking.

Employment Opportunities

Accounting graduates can expect early employment offers or admission to graduate schools. Students have gained employment at businesses and organizations in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, across the country, and around the world.

Clubs and Organizations

Morningside offers abundant opportunities to get involved including, Accounting Club, Business Honors, Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization (CEO), Morningside Investment Group, and Morningside Student Advertising Agency (MSAA).

What Can I Do With This Degree?

A degree in Managerial Accounting prepares you for careers in public accounting, corporate finance, auditing, financial analysis and business leadership. Potential careers include:

  • Cost Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Audit Associate
  • Business Analyst
  • Corporate Accountant
  • Controller
  • Chief Financial Officer

  • Deloitte
  • Ernst & Young
  • KPMG
  • PwC
  • RSM
  • Eide Bailly
  • Henjes, Conner & Williams
  • Williams & Company
  • Security National Bank
  • Great West Casualty Company
  • State of Iowa Auditor’s Office

Study the core principles of financial and managerial accounting, finance, economics, auditing, taxation and business strategy. Through hands on projects and case studies, you’ll learn how to analyze financial data, solve business challenges and support organizational decision making.

WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?

13:1

student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you

99%

employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation

65+

majors & pre-professional programs available

Still looking for the right fit? check out some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options.

MEET THE FACULTY

Mark Nielsen

Mark Nielsen

Associate Professor

Accounting & Business

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Marilyn Eastman

Marilyn Eastman

Professor

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Ngamboko Muzinga

Ngamboko Muzinga

Associate Professor

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Daniel Wubbena

Daniel Wubbena

Assistant Professor

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John Zink

John Zink

Associate Professor

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Dick Davis

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Thomas Paulsen

Professor & Dean of Agriculture and Aviation / Interim Dean, School of Business

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Maureen De Armond

Assistant Professor

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