BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING
SUGGESTED MINORS CAREER COMPETENCIES
Many consider accounting the language and basic tool of business, so it may be the best route to a successful business career. Accounting skills are very much in demand in every type of business–large or small, public or private, for-profit and not-for-profit.
These accounting skills combined with other business administration courses, where students explore other in-depth business topics – such as Ethical Issues in the Workplace and Principles of Marketing – leaves Limestone graduates well-rounded in their fields.
SUCCESS AS A SAINT
Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.
Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.
Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.
Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.
HOW TO USE THIS MAP
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
Business Writing Professional Communication Mathematics International Studies Health Care Administration Sport Business Communication Critical Thinking Leadership Professionalism
ENGAGE
Review your 4-year degree plan and the academic catalog
Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly
Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office
Join an on-campus organization like the Investment Club to gain more connections
Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or job-shadowing
Consider adding a minor another field such as Human Resources Management
Meet with your new faculty progress to degree
Participate in speaker and special events hosted by the College of Business
Make a plan to successfully hour requirement for CPA Research options for on-campus or opportunities to serve Attend the Fall Internship industry-based internship
Create Handshake account
Create a LinkedIn profile
Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice
Explore average salaries for your career field
Start finalizing your resume Invest in proper business Career Closet
Begin researching the accounting & narrow
Attend the Fall Graduate options and start applying
LEARNING & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
LEARNING EVERYWHERE
FOR SUCCESS
PREPARE
YEARS FINAL YEAR
minor or certificate in Economics, Finance, or Management
faculty advisor to check
Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements
Complete your senior capstone or enroll in ID 400 - a course that can assist you in finalizing your job search documents
Apply to graduate
SAINTS ADVANTAGE
CAREER PATHS
successfully complete the 150CPA licensure on-campus employment serve as a tutor
Internship Fair and apply for an internship resume business attire or visit the Saints
the different career paths in down to top 3 choices
Graduate School Fair to explore applying
Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair
Schedule a mock interview with the Center for Career & Professional Development
Present in the bi-annual Student Research and Presentations Symposium
Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce
Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references
Apply for jobs in your field
Auditor Entrepreneur Account Manager Criminal & Financial Investigator
Chief Financial Officer Business Consultant Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist
FURTHER EDUCATION
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Look to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and ability to problem solve
Ability to analyze data
Software such as QuickBooks
Customer Service
MIDDLE
MBA
SKILLS
Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.
GRADUATE SUCCESS
The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2022 graduate survey)
Independent studies on trust have shown that the two most trusted professionals in the USA are doctors and CPAs.
Limestone University’s Business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Limestone has graduates who are successfully completing and passing the CPA exam.
The Accounting degree program is available online.
Accounting graduates can even become FBI agents and IRS Criminal Investigators.
LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
“I double-majored in Accounting and Business Administration, while I was working in an accounting role for several years. Even though I had a lot of work experience related to my accounting major, I truly gained the knowledge that I needed for my current role as Cherokee County Auditor in the auditing class that I took. The class taught me how to look for
Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:
Lindsay Bartholomew
Justin Davis
Katie Jones
Tom LeGrand
Katie Maher
Stacey Mason
Michelle Phillips-Meek
Kelly Tillinghast
obscured numbers and how to better balance, which is something I do for my job on a daily basis. In saying this, my advice to any student is to take every class within your major very seriously because you never know when one of those classes will help you with an unexpected outcome of your career choice.”
limestone.edu/business-administration-accounting
BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
1115 College Drive Gaffney, South Carolina 29340
FAST FACTS & MARKET TRENDS 61.5% Employed Rate 30.8% Continued Education Rate
Ryan Thomas ‘20 Cherokee County Auditor
7.7% Unknown
