Saturday, September 15, 2018
A Look at the Saint Martin's University Accounting Program
Based in Gladewater, Texas, Janet Andersen earned an MBA in healthcare from the University of Texas. Prior to this, Janet Andersen graduated with a BA in accounting from Saint Martin’s University in Washington.
The Saint Martin’s University School of Business accounting program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. The program focuses on the collection and analysis of financial information for both organizations and individuals, preparing students for future positions in both the public and private sectors.
Students in the accounting program must complete 21 semester hours of foundation courses, 24 semester hours of common professional components, and 24 semester hours of major courses. Accounting courses include principles in financial accounting, managerial accounting, applied quantitative business techniques, auditing, and individual and business taxation.
Saint Martin’s University accounting program has an emphasis on practical learning, and many of its students benefit from internship opportunities in state agencies, local enterprises, and CPA firms. The program also offers study abroad programs in countries that include Germany, Japan, and South Korea.