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Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB), Accounting
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Program Overview
If you’re interested in helping organizations determine what their true financial picture is, an accounting career is for you. The Accounting program at Anderson University will put you in a position to help an organization understand the impact of its financial decisions, as well as help businesses price products effectively. Your studies will cover everything you need to know to pass the Certified Public Accounting exam, which puts you in a prime position to progress professionally as a CPA. 100% of graduates who have attempted the CPA test have passed.
The courses you take at Anderson University will qualify you to sit for the CPA exam, equip you for graduate school, and prepare you for jobs in business and accounting. In these courses, you will learn the generally accepted accounting principles that govern accounting. You will also study subjects such as taxation, auditing, accounting information systems, and inventory planning and control.
Because your study of accounting includes eight courses that cover cover auditing, finance, tax accounting, and managerial accounting, you’ll be in the position to progress professionally as a CPA.
When you graduate from the accounting program, you’ll be able to walk through the door of any organization and be able to handle most of its accounting needs. Anderson University graduates can build a complete financial picture of the organization from the day the start.
If graduate school is your goal, accounting at AU offers you an advantage in further study: you’ll be prepared for an MBA at AU. Programs at other major universities, such as Clemson, the University of South Carolina, and Wake Forest also regularly come to AU to recruit students. You’ll be ready for graduate programs in accounting, data analysis, supply chain management, and finance.
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Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
128
Program Type: BSB
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August 23, 2023 | Spring: January 8, 2024
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
Career Outcomes
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Why AU?
Professors at Anderson University are highly experienced, with many having served as VP Executives for leading corporations. You’ll enjoy a low student-faculty ratio, giving you more personalized attention from professors who won’t leave you to fend for yourself. Even in online classes, our professors still enjoy interacting on a personal level.
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