Accounting
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,577 / credit
    Apply DateSeptember 19, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 29, 2022

    Accounting

    About

    Weber States accounting program offers small class sizes, taught by faculty members who have strong connections in the local community. These small classes give you the opportunity to build relationships and receive personal attention.

    Webers John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This distinction is held by fewer than 6% of all business schools. The bachelor's degree in accounting program was also named one of the best in Utah in 2020.

    What Youll Learn at Weber

    In the accounting program, you'll study general business strategy and take courses that focus on accounting and financial planning.

    As an accounting student, you'll learn about:

    • Financial and managerial accounting
    • Auditing
    • Cost accounting
    • Taxation of individuals and businesses

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. A minimum of 120 credit hours.
    2. A minimum of 40 upper-division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above).
    3. A minimum of 30 hours in residency (WSU courses).
    4. At least a 2.0 (C) WSU grade point average (GPA).
    5. Completion of WSU general education, diversity, major and minor requirements.
    6. One of the following bachelor’s degrees must be specified and the WSU general education, major and minor requirements completed. Some departments may specify completion of specific general education courses.
      • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
      • Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
        This degree may be earned only by Visual Arts majors; see the Visual Arts Department  section for the application process.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.0
    • TOEFLMin 61

    English Program Requirements

    • ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Weber State offers an English Language Program (LEAP) for students who have not taken the TOEFL or IELTS, or who have scores below the requirements. A conditional acceptance letter can be issued for most programs. For admission to an academic program of study, you must complete one of the following:
      • TOEFL: 500 paper-based or 61 internet-based (please request official results sent to
      • WSU using school code 4941).
      • IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum score of 5.0 on each section.
      • SAT Critical Reading score of 420.
      • ACT English score of 17.
      • Completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma at an accredited high school
      • Attended a U.S. high school for at least 3 years.
      • Received a grade of “C” or better in a college-level English Composition Course (equal to WSU’s English 1010) at an accredited U.S. college or university.
      • DUOLINGO English Test: Score of 50 or above (test dates BEFORE July 15, 2019).
      • DUOLINGO English Test: Score of 90 or above.

    Career

    Recent graduates from Weber States accounting program have an average starting salary of $43,100.

    Common careers for accounting graduates in the U.S.
    Descriptions, job outlook, salary information and more...
    (Source: bls.gov)

    • Accountants
    • Budget analysts
    • Auditors
    • Financial examiners

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    • Fill out the online application.
    • Pay a $30 nonrefundable application fee.
    • Submit the following:
      • Official high school transcripts or GED documentation.
      • ACT/SAT scores (These aren’t mandatory. They help determine math and English placement).
      • Official transcripts from any college or university where you have completed work, including concurrent enrollment and early college.

    Accounting

    Weber State University

    Weber State University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen