Information Technology in Accounting

The Information Technology in Accounting major prepares you to manage massive financial transactions. After you learn the fundamentals of accounting, Bentley’s Information Technology in Accounting degree dives into information systems and processes. You’ll discover how to design and use specialized accounting systems, and we’ll teach you the auditing techniques needed to safeguard assets and data integrity. After completing the degree, some students pursue the CISA or CPA certification.

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$76K

Information Technology in Accounting Median Starting Salary

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Information Technology in Accounting Job Placement Rate

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90%

of students complete at least one internship

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Cybersecurity for Business (AC 220)

Cybersecurity is an increasingly important topic in society as data and information become ever more valuable and critical to success. Cybersecurity threats can endanger a business organization’s critical processes and violate the privacy of its stakeholders. The course focuses on the language of cybersecurity; common threats, vulnerabilities, and risks; and basic framework approaches to security. The course additionally discusses threats to individuals and geo-political concerns. Other topics covered include risk, disclosures, SOC2 reporting, AICPA Trust Services, and other IS topics covered in the CPA Evolution core and ISC disciplines. This course touches on approximately 80 percent of the requirements for the ISC section of the CPA Exam.

Six student tutors from the CIS Sandbox — including (from left to right) Colin Minarik ’26, Alden Shoemaker ’23, Vincent Paratore ’26, Andre Noonan ’25 and Lucas Fernandez de Assis ’26 — worked with Meta to implement an immersive learning project featuring VR technology. (Not pictured: Cole Duval ’24)

Students Take the Lead on Immersive Learning with Meta’s University Program

The CIS Sandbox is a technology social learning space and engages with external partners to explore cutting-edge technologies — as was the case this fall, when six student tutors partnered with Meta to evaluate the potential of immersive learning programs utilizing virtual reality (VR).

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STEM-designated major

Bentley’s Information Systems Audit and Control degree program has been assigned a major code that corresponds with the Department of Education and Department of Homeland Security’s STEM designation list. STEM majors are in high demand across many industries. In addition to a positive career outlook, international students on F-1 visas may apply to USCIS for a 24-month STEM extension of the standard 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) period, which if approved would result in a total of 36 months of U.S. work authorization to intern or work in the U.S. to gain experiential training after completing their degree.

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