Accounting

University of Alaska Fairbanks

United States of America, Fairbanks

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

United States of America , Fairbanks

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

Main Site

Online

Hybrid

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 19,560 / semester

Next Intake 28-Aug-2023

Accounting

About

Join the only accounting program in Alaska accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the premier global accrediting body for business and accounting programs and schools.

As an accounting major at UAF, you'll have unique opportunities for networking and experiential learning. You can get real-world investing experience through the Student Investment Fund class, or take part in the volunteer income tax assistance program. We offer numerous internships, most of which to lead to job opportunities for our students. You can also grow your professional network and access career guidance services through the business program and a variety of professional student organizations.

Our graduates enjoy high CPA pass rates and an almost 100% job placement rate. If you're looking for extra flexibility, we also offer the bachelor's in accounting fully online.

Advantages of Earning a Degree in Accounting

Accounting is one of the most versatile majors, offering a foundation in business as well as providing a strong foundation of knowledge if you plan to pursue the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license.

An accounting degree is portable, allowing you to easily relocate anywhere. With an accounting degree you can work in CPA firms, large corporations, small businesses, not-for-profit entities or government organizations at all levels (federal, state and local). You might even choose to operate your own business!

The bachelor's in accounting online degree is a great option if you want to work in the fields of general accounting, auditing, managerial accounting, taxation or government accounting. With extra flexibility to work from anywhere you want, the online accounting degree is perfect for students with jobs and families, or who live outside the region and are looking for an accredited accounting degree online.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Certificate/Associate Degree Programs

at least 18 years old, or
have a high school diploma, or
have a General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

Bachelor Degree Programs

Have a high school diploma, and
Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5, and
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and
Submit ACT or SAT test scores
- If you are applying to UAF for the academic years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 or summer 2025, your ACT and SAT scores will be waived.

If you don't meet these requirements, contact an admissions counselor. You may have options to begin a degree or certificate program, such as starting as a pre-undeclared student or as a non-degree student.

The admission qualifications for international applicants are the same as domestic applicants with the addition of:

Proof of English Proficiency
Official diploma for institutions who do not list a degree and graduation date on the transcript

Please refer to the other student types (Freshmen, Transfer or Graduate) for program qualifications.

Minimum required English proficiency:

A minimum TOEFL score of 79.
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
Completion of secondary education in Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia or Canada (excluding Quebec).

Requests for exception to this policy may be submitted via email to the Office of Admissions. Acceptable grounds for waiving this requirement may include:

Successful completion (C or higher) of a college-level, non-ESL English composition course.
A comparable score on another approved exam such as the ACT, SAT or EdReady exam.

International Transcripts: Send official secondary school and/or university transcripts to World Education Services (WES) and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.

Career

Accounting majors look forward to a wide range of professional opportunities, working in everything from CPA firms, to large corporations, to small businesses and nonprofits. It's also a very portable degree that allows you to work and live almost anywhere.

Our program has a strong track record of success, with an almost 100% job placement rate. Many of our accounting graduates also continue their education at UAF, earning their MBA or taking the CPA exam.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 10% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 19,560 / semester

Application Fee

USD 50

How to Apply

To start your adventure at UAF, your first step will be to apply for admission. We offer a fast and convenient online application.

Once you are admitted into a degree program at UAF, we’ll start preparing your I-20 — the form needed to apply for the F-1 student visa and to enter the U.S. in student status. This process can take up to 7-10 business days once all documents have been received.

You'll also send your official secondary school and/or university transcripts to a NACES-approved evaluation service and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.

SpanTran is a NACES-member company that has created a custom application for UAF students. We recommend using the UAF SpanTran Evaluation Request Form to ensure you get the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate.

In order to issue your immigration documents, we must receive the UAF Financial Statement for International Students (PDF) and supporting documentation. We’ll also need a copy of your passport identification page.

Your immigration documents will be mailed to the address you provided, along with your official letter of acceptance and information about applying for your visa and travel to Alaska.

You must have a student visa to study in the United States. UAF offers documents for two student visa types (F and J) depending on the type of program you attend. As part of the application process, you’ll also need to schedule a visa interview.