Accounting, Minor

Murray Koppelman School of Business

Program Overview

As an accounting minor, you can complement your major in business management, economics, or finance. You will learn the importance of analytic skills, communication skills, and professional ethics in today’s business environment. You can also participate in the Accounting Society, where you will have the opportunity to lead and organize events with fellow accounting students while learning about the latest accounting topics, such as taxes on crypto currency. You can also receive free tutoring services (in person and online) for introductory and intermediate courses during the two weeks around final exams.

Where You'll Go

Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections, and minors complement your study of business. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job opportunities at a variety of companies and across industries. This program will train you for entry-level and long-term professional accounting careers in the public, private, and government sector.

Minor Details

The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.

Minor Requirements

Students majoring in economics or in business, management, and finance are eligible for this minor.

A minimum of 12 credits as follows:

Both Accounting 3101 and 3201.
Two of the following: Accounting 3011, 3041, 3051, 4201.

A grade of C- or higher in each of the four courses offered in the minor is required.

A minimum of three courses must be completed at Brooklyn College.

Contact

Contact the Accounting Department for information on academic advisers and office hours.

The Support You’ll Find

Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in the Department of Accounting offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.