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Accounting B.S.
Accounting B.S.

Accounting B.S.

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

1. Submit Your Online Admissions Application 

  • Pay the non-refundable $30 application fee in U.S. Dollars. 

 2. Academic Credentials

Freshmen

First time incoming international students who are not educated in a U.S. based or IB curriculum MUST have their high school records evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation agency. This evaluation must include:

  • Course-by-course list of subjects and grades completed throughout high school career

  • Exam results (e.g.CXC, GCSES, etc.)

  • Overall US grade point average (GPA)

  • Separately calculated Mathematics-only GPA

A list of evaluation service members may be found at the NACES accredited evaluation website.

If you attend an International High School patterned after a U.S. educational system outside the United States, you should proceed with completing the SSAR report.

3. Test Scores

Submit your SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (American Achievement Test) scores. SAT and ACT test scores are required for all freshman applicants as well as for all students with less than 60 credits from an accredited post-secondary institution.

English Requirements

If you are an international student, whose first language is not English, you must demonstrate your proficiency in the English language.  

Non-Native English Speakers  are not required  to submit proof of English language proficiency if they meet one of the following:  

  • Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in the United States or abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English.  

  • Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in a country where English is the majority native-speaking language, or where English is the primary language of instruction starting in the primary grades.  

  • Completion of at least thirty (30) post-secondary credits, including ENC 1101 and ENC 1102, or the equivalent, with a  grade of C or higher, from a U.S. regionally accredited post-secondary institution or from a recognized post-secondary institution abroad with  full curriculum of instruction in English.  

  • Completion of at least sixty (60) post-secondary credits or an associate degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited postsecondary institution or from a recognized post-secondary institution abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English.  

Currently we will accept only the following exams to demonstrate English proficiency:

  • TOEFL, iBT (80)/PBT (550)

  • IELTS, 6.5

  • Cambridge English Language Assessment, 180

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE), 55

  • Duolingo English Test (DET), 105

  • OHLA, Elite

  • ELS, 112

  • FAU Intensive English Institute, Level VI (Bridge)

  • Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKDSE), 5  

  • International GCSE IGSE English Grade, C/4

  • International Baccalaureate (IB), English Higher Level 6

  • Study Group English for University Studies, score 65%,  

Course Information

Accounting is the language and basic tool of business. Students admitted to the major gain valuable and marketable skills in an in-demand field. This highly sought-after profession is marked by extensive networking and career placement opportunities that exist post-graduation. Top students are eligible to apply for the prestigious Accounting Scholars Program, an honors program designed to prepare highly-motivated students for graduate studies and a variety of accounting careers and which boasts a 100% job placement rate.

The undergraduate accounting major offers students the opportunity to build an educational foundation appropriate for the pursuit of advanced education and professional careers in accounting and related areas of business and government. Undergraduate accounting majors participate in innovative programs designed to develop technical, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and lifelong learning skills. Accounting majors that go on to pursue a profession in the field are trained to identify significant financial and economic information that can be used to fuel major decisions and policy.

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General Degree Requirements A minimum of 120 credit hours are required for the degree. See university catalog for official list of degree requirements. The BBA degree is available in person or fully online. A

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

In 2015, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) ranked Accounting as one of the most in-demand bachelor’s and master’s degrees. While today’s accounting majors look forward to a strong job market upon graduation, there are a number of things you can do to help ensure your success in the field. We’ve included some links below to help you as you prepare for a future in accountancy.

  • Alumni News and Profiles

  • SOA News

  • CPA Information

  • Job Search Best Practices

  • On-Campus Interview Program

  • Professional Certifications

  • Resume Template

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Medical Insurance: $1,518 per year

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