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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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Requirements |
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ACT English |
18 |
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SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
500 |
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ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing |
250 |
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PTE Academic |
48 |
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IELTS |
6.0 |
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TOEFL |
71 |
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Developmental English U.S. college coursework |
"C" grade or higher |
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A level/ O level/ GCSE English |
"C" grade or higher |
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IB (HL) English |
"4" grade or higher |
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KCSE English |
"B" grade or higher |
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ELS level 112 |
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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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Total Hours Required for Degree: 120 |
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Sophomore Fall - 15 hours Choose one of the following: Sophomore Spring - 15 hours Choose one of the following: Junior Fall - 15 hours Junior Spring - 15 hours Approved Business Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours Fine Arts General Education Elective - 3 hours Senior Fall - 15 hours Approved ACCT Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours Approved Business Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours Senior Spring - 15 hours Approved ACCT Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours Approved Non-Business Elective - 3 hours |
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
