{"id":8258,"date":"2026-10-12T12:07:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=8258"},"modified":"2026-10-12T12:07:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:07:35","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/accounting-department\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounting Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winona State&#8217;s Accounting Department offers 4 undergraduate programs for students who want to work in accounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re interested in business strategy, financial investigations, or resource management, accounting can open the door to a career with purpose and room to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"feature-grid feature-grid--light\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/accounting\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Accounting BS<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Dive into financial reporting, taxes, auditing, and data analysis. <\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll gain the skills needed for a wide range of accounting careers.<\/p>\n<p>This program meets in person and results in a Bachelor of Science.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/accounting-online\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Accounting BS Degree Completion<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Finish your bachelor&#8217;s degree through flexible, fully online courses.<\/p>\n<p>This Bachelor of Science is designed for students who are balancing school with other responsibilities and who want to become Certified Public Accountants (CPA).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/accounting-post-baccalaureate-certificate\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Certificate<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Already have a bachelor&#8217;s degree in another field?<\/p>\n<p>Build your accounting skills for a new career with this online program.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also work toward meeting requirements for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/accounting-minor\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Accounting Minor<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Expand your career options by adding financial knowledge and problem-solving skills to another major.<\/p>\n<p>This minor meets in person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Get Started?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Undergraduate students must first complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/program-admission\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8830\">College of Business admissions process<\/a> to be accepted into the Accounting Department.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This program is no longer accepting new applications.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further your career in accounting with this online master\u2019s degree program designed for busy professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about the MPA Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the Master of Accounting program.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block accordion\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"What_type_of_technology_do_I_need?\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"What_type_of_technology_do_I_need?\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            What type of technology do I need?        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>You must have access to the internet and a laptop or desktop computer. Tablets and smartphones are not able to run some of tools in these courses.<\/p>\n<p>You can lease a laptop from WSU through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/tech-support\/ewarrior-laptop-program\/\">eWarrior Digital Life and Learning Program<\/a>, or use a personal computer.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/services.winona.edu\/TDClient\/120\/WSUServicePortal\/KB\/ArticleDet?ID=3845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">minimum technology requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Can_I_attend_prior_to_completing_my_undergraduate_degree?\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Can_I_attend_prior_to_completing_my_undergraduate_degree?\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Can I attend prior to completing my undergraduate degree?        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>Qualifying students may enroll in the ACCT 513 and ACCT 522 courses while still an undergraduate student.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering the MPA program, you should take these courses as a graduate student.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Do_I_need_to_complete_a_thesis?\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Do_I_need_to_complete_a_thesis?\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Do I need to complete a thesis?        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>A thesis is not required for the MPA.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact the Accounting Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Jodi Olson\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Somsen Hall 324I<\/p>\n<p>507.457.2251<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:jodi.olson@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Jodi Olson<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Liz Miner\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Advising Specialist\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:collegeofbusiness@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Liz Miner<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Carolyn Sinniger\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Office &amp; Administrative Assistant\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5600<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:csinniger@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Carolyn Sinniger<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you want a major, minor, or master&#8217;s degree in the field of accounting, WSU has the program for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":8252,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[385],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8258","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-accounting"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8258","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8258"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8258\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20070,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8258\/revisions\/20070"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8258"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8258"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}