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The Arthur McGonigal Department of Business Administration and Accounting offers majors in accounting, forensic accounting, business administration, international business, business communication, mortuary science, business administration culinary program, and business administration fashion and retail management program. Also offered is an associate of arts degrees in accounting and business administration, along with minors in accounting, business administration and economics.

Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Accounting
The objective of the accounting program is to develop a solid foundation for public accounting, governmental accounting and corporate accounting.
Forensic Accounting
The objective of the forensic accounting program is to develop skills in accounting, auditing, and investigating to uncover truth while conducting financial and/or systems examinations. Forensic accountants are needed for litigation support, corporate investigations, criminal matters and preparing and assessing insurance claims and damages.
Business Administration
This program provides a broad understanding of the American business system and basic business principles.  Five different tracks are available, which include: General, Advertising, Finance, Human Resource Management and Marketing.
International Business
As major U.S. and foreign corporations continue to expand in international markets attractive career opportunities are available in this field.
Business Communication
Designed for students interested in advertising, marketing and public relations.
Mortuary Science
A cooperative program with Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
Business Administration Culinary Program
A cooperative program with The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Business Administration Fashion and Retail Management Program
A cooperative program with The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Associate of Arts Degrees
Accounting
A minimum of 64 credit hours with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in major courses is required.
Business Administration
A minimum of 64 credit hours with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in major courses is required.
Minors
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics