Through a comprehensive curriculum with built-in hands-on learning, the accountancy major prepares you to become a thoughtful leader and successful decision-maker in your profession.
Why Study Accounting at UNC Asheville?
Student Spotlight
“During my time in the business department at UNCA, I was encouraged to expand my idea of what a [business] degree was, and use my liberal arts education to think critically about the world and systems around me. Through my study abroad experience in the Business in India program – I was able to explore my new found passion for poverty alleviation and health equity leading me to pursue my Masters in Public Health where I am now working in global health policy research.”
Erin Jones, Class of 2017
Erin just graduated from the UNC Chapel Hill Gillings School of Public Health with a Masters in Public Health where she did work in global public health security.
Every year, Business professor Susan Clark gives students an opportunity to work with a local business in Asheville through a consulting practicum. In Spring 2022, that business was Darë Vegan Cheese.
“The [Business] department has not only given me useful lessons about the business field but also taught me real life lessons that I will always remember.”
Jolie Nguyen, Class of 2023
Jolie went on to study at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University.
Discover how UNC Asheville students across disciplines investigate the economic impacts of urban renewal in Asheville.
In 2023, Business students partnered with The RunnerBox and The RiderBox to help research strategies that will take the company to the next level.
UNC Asheville’s Business Consulting Practicum Class Partnered with Helios Hand Sanitizer to Produce Essential Product during Pandemic
I am grateful for the education and level of care I received from professors in the Business Department at UNC Asheville. The professors consistently went above and beyond to help me in my undergraduate experience, staying late to answer all of my meticulous questions, writing recommendations, and even helping me with my grandparent’s taxes. The tight-knit community and close relationships I had with my professors made them more than instructors. They were role models.
Darden Smith, Class of 2023
Darden is currently in his first year at the University of South Carolina Masters of International Business program.
Outside the Classroom
Students pursuing their bachelor’s in accountancy at UNC Asheville experience an education like no other. Situated in a thriving and eclectic community, our students find abundant opportunities to learn outside the classroom through study abroad, undergraduate research, and beyond.
Study Business and Accounting Abroad
Between options for studying abroad during the summer, semester, or for an entire year, our students find ample opportunity to engage with their peers across the globe. UNC Asheville is a partner institution to many colleges and universities around the world, allowing students to forge international connections.
In May 2024, the Business Department will take business and accounting majors to Ghana—learn more about this trip!
Pursue Undergraduate Research
Home to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), UNC Asheville is a hub of knowledge and innovation. Accountancy majors can participate in our Undergraduate Research and Program (URP), which allows them to work alongside a faculty member to conduct research for possible publication or presentation on or off campus.
Accounting Faculty
Leaders in their field and dedicated mentors, our faculty members encourage and support accountancy majors and minors as they hone their skills and prepare for life after graduation. They lead study abroad programs, conduct research that advances the discipline, and make UNC Asheville a welcoming place to try new things and reach unexpected heights.
Deena Burris, Ph.D.
Interim Chair and Associate Professor of Business
| Office: 115 Delany Hall |
| Phone: (828) 251-6844 |
| Email: dburris@unca.edu |
Joanna Creech
Administrative Assistant
| Office: 118 Delany Hall |
| Phone: 828-251-6554 |
| Email: jcreech@unca.edu |
Brad Bilsky, D.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Accounting
| Office: 127 Delany Hall |
| Phone: (828) 251-6842 |
| Email: bbilsky@unca.edu |
Ebenezer Nana Banyin Harrison, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Marketing
| Office: 125 Delany Hall |
| Phone: (828) 251-6855 |
| Email: nharris5@unca.edu |
Carol Hughes
Lecturer of Accounting
| Office: 126 Delany Hall |
| Phone: (828) 250-6286 |
| Email: chughes@unca.edu |
Jeff Shields, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Accounting
| Office: 114 Delany Hall |
| Phone: (828) 251-6843 |
| Email: jshields@unca.edu |
Careers & Outcomes
A bachelor’s in accountancy can open up various career opportunities in the fields of finance, accounting, and business. With their diverse skill set, including analysis, decision-making, efficiency, management, accuracy, and compliance with regulations, accountancy majors can find employment opportunities in the corporate world, government agencies, or other business sectors. They might obtain job titles such as accountant, controller, consultant, analyst, CPA, or auditor.
UNC Asheville Bachelor of Science in Accountancy graduates achieve success in a wide range of industries, and some of our alumni have pursued graduate degrees in finance, accounting, business, or related disciplines.
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Your Path to Financial Mastery Starts in UNC Asheville’s Accountancy Major
Designed to empower you with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making, the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy degree program goes beyond the basics. Here, you immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment where theory meets hands-on experience, preparing you for success in your career.
Contact Us
| Business Department |
| Phone: 828.251.6554 |
| Email: jcreech@unca.edu |
