The requirements for a Bachelor of Accounting Science (often titled Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Accounting) generally include a combination of academic prerequisites and program-specific coursework.[5]
Admission Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED).[1][5]
- Minimum GPA: Most programs require a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, though competitive programs may require up to a 3.0.[1][5]
- Transcripts: Submission of official high school and/or college transcripts.[1][5]
- Standardized Test Scores: Many schools have shifted to test-optional policies, so SAT/ACT scores are often not required.[1][5]
- Personal Statement or Essay and Letters of Recommendation: Some institutions request these as part of the application.[5]
Core Degree Requirements:
- Total Credits: Most programs require approximately 120 total credit hours to graduate.[2][5][6]
- General Education: Courses in English, mathematics, humanities, and natural/social sciences.[2][3][6]
- Business Core: Fundamental business courses, such as economics, management, marketing, and business law.[2][3][6]
- Major-specific Accounting Courses: Coursework typically includes financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, taxation, audit, and accounting information systems.[2][3][6]
- Business/Accounting Electives: Opportunities to specialize in subfields or advanced topics like international accounting, data analytics, or ethics.[2]
- Mathematics Proficiency: Courses may include precalculus, calculus, or business statistics.[3][7]
Additional Notes:
- Transfer credits from prior college coursework are commonly accepted.[1][5]
- To qualify for CPA licensure, states generally require 150 total semester credits, so many students pursue graduate coursework after the bachelor’s degree.[4][6]
- Internship or practical experience may be required or strongly encouraged.[6]
References
- [1] Online Accounting Degree – Bachelor’s Program | WGU
- [2] BS in Accounting – Academic Catalog – University of Illinois Chicago
- [3] Accountancy, BS – Academic Catalog
- [4] Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Purdue Global Catalog
- [5] Bachelor’s Degrees in Accounting
- [6] Accounting, Bachelor of Science | Governors State University
- [7] Accounting major – Undergraduate Admissions – Purdue University
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