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Accounting (BA)
Accounting (BA)

Accounting (BA)

  • ID:CUC10001
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

To apply, you will need the following: 

  • A completed admission application for Concordia University Chicago.

  • Official transcripts of all college coursework from each institution you have attended.

  • Foreign transcripts evaluated by a Concordia-Chicago-approved international credentialing service. Concordia-Chicago accepts evaluations from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

  • A certified document pledging financial support for your first year of study and without any unexpected events, and enough funding from the same or an equally dependable source for the following years.

  • Proof of graduation from a secondary school.

  • A transfer verification form for students transferring from a school in the United States.

English Requirement

Proof of English proficiency, via one of the following:

  • A score of at least 72 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) — Concordia-Chicago’s DI code is 1140

  • A score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

  • A score of 6.0 on the Password Skills Test

  • Successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School (ELS) or a certificate of completion of program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director

 

Course Information

Accounting Program and Degree Overview

A career in accounting has been described as one of the best opportunities for employment, with U.S. News & World Report and Fortune magazines considering accounting positions to be in high demand in a broad range of fields.

The College of Business offers accounting majors the opportunity to pursue either a BA in Business Administration or a BS in Business Administration, either of which offers graduates versatility and growth potential in their careers. 

Our faculty are dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded learning experience by using the latest technology, stressing the importance of integrity and ethical decision making, and engaging students with real-world business scenarios and practical application of knowledge learned in the courses. The College of Business offers many courses online as well as face-to-face. 

The Bachelor of Arts in accounting is for students who want a broad liberal arts foundation with an emphasis in business. The Bachelor of Science provides a more intensive business core. If you have questions, a counselor with our Office of Admission can help as you decide on the degree program that best matches your strengths and career interests.

The bachelor of arts degree in accounting requires 51 semester hours of study. Students in both degree tracks take required courses in:

  • Accounting

  • Advertising

  • Consumer behavior

  • Economics

  • Ethics

  • Finance

  • Information Technology

  • Management

  • Marketing

  • Statistics

Students will be able to select electives from courses such as:

  • Individual Tax Accounting

  • Advanced Business Law

  • Operations

  • Project Management

For details about required courses and course descriptions, please visit our online catalog.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Accountant

  • Administrative Executive

  • Banker

  • City Manager

  • Controller

  • Consultant

  • Human Resource Manager 

  • Retail Manager

  • Financial Aid Director

  • Insurance Agent/Broker

  • School Administrator

  • Contract Administrator 

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Medical insurance: 1,999 $ USD per year

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