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Whether you graduated from high school in the U.S. or abroad, if you have never previously attended a university, you are considered to be a first time freshman. To apply to McNeese, make sure you meet the minimum requirements:
You have graduated from secondary school
Minimum high school overall GPA of 2.35
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ACT English: 18
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing: 250
PTE Academic: 48
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL: 71
Developmental English U.S. college coursework: "C" grade or higher
A level/ O level/ GCSE English, "C" grade or higher
IB (HL) English, "4" grade or higher
KCSE English, "B" grade or higher
ELS level 112, Completion
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ACT Math: 19
SAT Math Section: 500
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics: 263
Developmental Mathematics U.S. college coursework: "C" grade or higher
Technology and globalization are changing the role of the accountant. Learn the latest trends in the Bachelor of Science degree in accounting program at McNeese State University. The Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics offers a well-rounded academic experience, with a solid foundation of knowledge in general education, business, finance and accounting, as well as course work in specialty accounting fields such as managerial, financial, tax and audit. You can also add to the value of an accounting bachelor’s degree by minoring in entrepreneurship.
Become fluent in the language of business
If you can understand and analyze numbers from an accounting standpoint, you can work in almost any business or industry, from accounting and auditing services to gaming and tourism. A degree in accounting becomes more valuable as the U.S. and global economies grow and the need for professionals who can prepare and examine financial records and tax documents increases. Experienced with best practices in accounting procedures and systems, accountants play an important role in improving operations, reducing costs, enhancing revenues and increasing profits.
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Accounting, BS
Total Hours Required for Degree: 120
Freshman Fall - 15 hours
Natural Sciences General Education Electives - 6 hours (Must choose one life science and one physical science)
ENGL 101 - English Composition I Cr: 3
MATH 113 - College Algebra Cr: 3
ORIN 101 - Freshman Orientation Cr: 0
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Cr: 3
Freshman Spring - 15 hours
Natural Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours
ENGL 102 - English Composition II Cr: 3
MATH 130 - Finite Mathematics Cr: 3
OSBC 207 - Microsoft Excel for Business Cr: 3
Sophomore Fall - 15 hours
BADM 218 - Issues in Global Business Cr: 3
COMM 201 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Cr: 3
ECON 203 - Microeconomics Cr: 3
STAT 231 - Elementary Probability and Statistical Inference Cr: 3
Choose one of the following:
HIST 201 - American History to 1877 Cr: 3
HIST 202 - American History since 1877 Cr: 3
Sophomore Spring - 15 hours
ACCT 208 - Accounting Principles Cr: 3
BADM 201 - Legal Environment of Business Cr: 3
BADM 275 - Analytical Tools for Business Decisions Cr: 3
ECON 204 - Macroeconomics Cr: 3
Choose one of the following:
ENGL 203 - Introduction to Literature I Cr: 3
ENGL 204 - Introduction to Literature II Cr: 3
ENGL 221 - Classical Mythology Cr: 3
Junior Fall - 15 hours
ACCT 305 - Intermediate Accounting I Cr: 3
ACCT 317 - Income Tax Cr: 3
FIN 310 - Principles of Business Finance Cr: 3
MGMT 300 - Management Concepts and Practices Cr: 3
MKTG 320 - Marketing Principles Cr: 3
Junior Spring - 15 hours
Approved Business Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours
Fine Arts General Education Elective - 3 hours
ACCT 302 - Commercial Law Cr: 3
ACCT 306 - Intermediate Accounting II Cr: 3
ACCT 311 - Cost Cr: 3
Senior Fall - 15 hours
Approved ACCT Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours
Approved Business Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours
ACCT 415 - Auditing Cr: 3
ACCT 461 - Intermediate Accounting III Cr: 3
MGMT 370 - Operations Management and Quantitative Methods Cr: 3
Senior Spring - 15 hours
Approved ACCT Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours
Approved Non-Business Elective - 3 hours
ACCT 405 - Advanced Accounting Cr: 3
ACCT 451 - Accounting Information Systems Cr: 3
MGMT 481 - Strategic Management Cr: 3
Notes
Credits from HHP Activity courses will not be applied toward the degree.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in ENGL 101, ENGL 102, MATH 130, MGMT 300, MGMT 481, and MKTG 320, as well as in all ACCT courses.
General Notes
All bachelor’s degrees must include 40 hours at the 300/400 level.
All bachelor’s degrees require at least one life science course and one physical science course from the Natural Sciences area of the General Education Core Curriculum.
All degree and graduation requirements may be found on the Academic Regulations page.
With skills in accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services, you can work for professional accounting services firms or accounting departments within industry, business or government. Some accountants specialize in assurance services or risk management while others specialize in specific industries such as health care. The median annual wage for accountants and auditors was nearly $70,000 in May 2017, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health Insurance: 500 $ per year
