* Books and supplies
Secondary School/University Transcripts
We require a 2.0 minimum GPA for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Upload your official Secondary Transcripts in English to the Application. Students from African countries that use the WAEC exam need to submit their scratch card and exam information so we can verify scores online.
Transferring from another university?
American university:
Submit the Transfer Questionnaire Form, a copy of your I-20, passport, I-94, and have an official transcript mailed to International Student Services (see address below).
Foreign university:
Request an Evaluated Transcript and have it sent officially to International Student Services. (See instructions in the Application.). A “course by course” analysis with GPA transcript evaluation should be done by one of the following companies:
IEE
WES
Educational Perspective
Spantran
or other private credential evaluation agencies approved by the Arkansas Department of Education
Some English speaking countries are exempted from this requirement.
Minimum English Requirements (must meet one of the following)
A score of 500 or higher on the written TOEFL
A score of 173 or higher on the computerized TOEFL
A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL
A score of Band 5.5 (overall) on the IELTS
Completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center or its equivalent
Completion of EF Level 4
A score of 410 on the Old SAT Critical Reading section or 22 on the New SAT Reading section
A score of 19 on the ACT English
Completion of Level 4 of SAU ESL program
Proof of Financial Support
Fill out the Affidavit of Support form showing at least $22,500.
Email or mail your supporting documentation, such as a bank statement or a bank letter stating you have the required funds to support your educational expenses.
Copy of Immigration Documents
Mail or email a copy of your immigration documents:
Passport
I-20 from current school (if you have one)
U.S. Visa (if you have one)
I-94 (if you have one)
Accounting degrees open a world of possibilities in the job market. Every business, large or small, needs accountants to summarize the company’s operations and to communicate it to decision makers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts this field will continue to grow at a faster rate than other fields. Accounting degrees also open up access to management and the directing of operations for a business.
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Major in Accounting (BBA) – 120 hours
Students earning a BBA with a major in accounting complete 120 hours, including the following specific requirements:
University General Education – 35 hours
Business Core Curriculum – 54 hours
Accounting Curriculum – 27 hours
Electives – 2 hours
University Requirement, GSTD 1002 – 2 hours
Accounting Curriculum – 27 hours
Intermediate Accounting I
Managerial Accounting
Individual Income Tax
Accounting Information Systems
Intermediate Accounting II
Auditing
9 hours selected from the following:
VITA Experience
Fraud Examination and Prevention
Business Internship in Accounting
Oil and Gas Accounting
Advanced Financial Accounting I
Advanced Financial Accounting II
Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
Advanced Taxation
Minor Requirements:
Minor in Accounting – 15 hours
ACCT 3003 Intermediate Accounting I*
Plus 12 hours of upper-level accounting courses
*(ACCT 2003 and ACCT 2103 are prerequisites to ACCT 3003)
Accounting career opportunities are available in the fields of public, private, or governmental/non-profit accounting.
Public
Public accounting involves accountants who work with a variety of clients (individuals and companies) providing them with audit, tax, fraud, and consulting services. Career paths in this field involve titles as partner and staff accountant. Visit the AICPA website for more career path information.
Private
Private accounting involves accountants who work for a single business capturing and communicating information for top management decision making. Career paths in this field involve titles as chief financial officer, cost accountant, internal auditor, and financial analyst. Visit the Accounting.com website for more career path information.
Government and Non-profit
Governmental and non-profit accounting involves accountants who work for the public interest in a local, state, or federal government agency or business capturing and communicating information for decision-making and society analysis. Career paths in this field involve titles as comptroller, internal auditor, and accounting manager. Visit the Accounting.com website for more career path information.
International Student Insurance: $1320 per year
