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The BBA in Accounting and Analytics at the Quinlan School of Business is a specialized degree program combining accounting skills with an understanding of broad data sets within a client firm's operations.

And the combined skills of accounting and analytics are much in demand. According to an American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) trends report:

“The accounting profession is rapidly evolving. Technological innovations, especially in data science and analytics, are becoming a more common part of the profession and are changing the way we do business and whom we hire to do it."

Our accounting program is nationally ranked: it is No. 21 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report, 2025. We're also the best undergraduate accounting program in Chicago. 

Program Highlights

  • A tailored blend of the accounting and analytical skills suited for today's data-conscious employers
  • Moderate-sized classes
  • Internship opportunities providing on-the-job experience
  • Emphasis on the ethics and values necessary for accounting professionals
  • Networking through international honor organization Beta Alpha Psi
  • Apply for the Accounting Departmental Honors Program
  • Accreditation of the Accounting and Business Law (ABL) Department by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

What You'll Learn

  • Managerial accounting
  • Taxation concepts
  • Database & data systems
  • Data analytics
  • Business intelligence
  • CPA exam preparation with 12 additional accounting hours

Careers

Our graduates find employment in accounting firms, banks, industry, and government. Sample fields and jobs include:

Public Accounting

  • Auditors
  • Audit technology or audit data analyst
  • Tax accountants
  • Tax technology
  • Consultants
  • Consultants - data analytics

Industry

  • Controllers
  • Internal auditors or data analyst – internal auditing
  • Tax accountants
  • Systems specialists
  • Cost accountants
  • Bankers

Governmental Accounting

Federal

Some of the agencies where accountants work include:

  • Internal Revenue Service
  • Securities and Exchange Commission
  • U.S. General Accounting Office

State and Local

Accountants work in the following areas of state or local government:

  • Budgeting and control
  • Financial administration
  • Tax administration
  • Data analysts

Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can receive career services at Loyola Career Services, as well as at career centers at U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.

You may also want to consider our BBA in Accounting program or BBA/Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) program, which can provide you with a graduate degree in as little as one additional year of study. You can also consider the Accounting Information Systems minor.

Curriculum

All Quinlan School of Business students must complete the University Core Curriculum, Business Core Curriculum, and Undergraduate School of Business program requirements. Students pursuing the BBA degree in Accounting and Analytics must also complete the program requirements listed in the Academic Catalog.

Student Resources

The Quinlan School of Business offers support and resources through student organizations as well as connections to accounting professionals and professional associations.

Admissions

To apply for admission and scholarship consideration, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in this program on your application. For more information, see the following resources:

Tuition and Financial Aid

The Loyola Quinlan School of Business is committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their business education at Loyola affordable.