Accountancy
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    Accountancy

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    United States of America
    United States of America, Aberdeen
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,075 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

    Accountancy

    About

    Program Overview

    The Bachelor's degree in Accounting prepares students through an innovative curriculum that incorporates student projects and opportunities for internships. Students are trained to prepare, analyze, and audit financial and tax information, and to make decisions with an emphasis on data analytics, novel technology, and sustainability concerns. Accountants are some of the most sought-after professionals in today's fast-changing global economy, and accounting students are prepared for careers as professional accountants in private and public sectors. 

    The Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). 

    Disciplines

    Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship School of Accountancy

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

    An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

    • Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
    • Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 61

    Career

    Possible Career Options

    Accountants provide auditing, taxation, and other consulting services to individuals and organizations or work in various capacities in the industry, non-for-profit organizations, or governmental agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue Services. Others serve as controllers, internal auditors, chief financial officers, and budget analysts."‹ A degree in accounting is the starting point to complete the educational requirements for a CPA license. 

    Tax Manager

    Finance Manager

    Director of Finance

    Assistant Controller

    Corporate Controller

    Cost Accountant Manager

    Financial Analyst

    Senior Financial Analyst

    Compliance Officer

    Accounting Software Developer

    Accounting Information Technology Manager

    Compliance Manager

    Credit Analysis Manager

    Forensic Accountant

    FBI Agent Specializing in Accounting,

    Auditor, Accounting Clerk

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

    • Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
    • Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
    • Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
      • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
      • IELTS; or
      • Duolingo English Test
    • If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
    • For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas. 
    • For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.

    Accountancy

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

    Go to Official Website