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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines29-Aug-2022
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 40,049  / yaer
    Next Intake 29-Aug-2022

    Accounting

    About

    Accounting majors are some of the most sought-after students on campus by employers. An accounting degree gives you a highly valuable, versatile skill set and fluency in the language of business. You'll learn how to collect, analyze and present data, and develop your leadership and technical skills. Our program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, which shows potential employers and graduate schools the comprehensiveness and excellence of Wilkes University's curriculum.

  • You'll begin your studies with a combination of technical and entrepreneurial projects, including courses in financial, managerial and tax accounting. Through the Integrated Management Experience, you'll plan and launch a business.
  • You'll learn how to collect, analyze, validate and present data and information about companies and organizations that accurately reveal their financial position and performance.
  • Throughout the program, you will develop your leadership, technical, communication and critical-thinking skills, which will be valuable no matter which field you enter.
  • Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • four year(s)s of English
    • three year(s)s of mathematics
    • two year(s)s of science (including a laboratory component)
    • three year(s)s of social studies

    English Program Requirements

    International students must present a sufficient English language proficiency score to enroll as an undergraduate student.

    If the medium of instruction in your secondary school, college or university was English, the English proficiency requirement may be waived. A student must provide a letter from the school’s principal or registrar stating the medium of instruction is English.

    Exceptions

    All international applicants whose education has been primarily outside the United States of America must provide objective evidence of proficiency in the English language. However, the following exceptions apply.

    Career

    Accountants are always in high demand. Students enter careers in public accounting, private accounting, not-for-profit accounting or management. Below are typical job titles for our graduates, as well as selected employers.

    Job Titles

    • Auditor
    • Tax Accountant
    • Managerial Accountant
    • Governmental Accountant
    • Financial Analyst
    • Corporate Accountant
    • Internal Revenue Service Agent

    Employers

    • Baker Tilly
    • BDO USA LLP
    • Berkshire Hathaway
    • Ernst & Young
    • Internal Revenue Service
    • Jones Kohanski & Co PC
    • KPMG US LLP
    • McGrail Merkel Quinn & Associates
    • PwC
    • Smith Elliot Kearns & Company
    • Vanguard
     

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 40,049  / yaer

    How to Apply

    Wilkes Application
    Please complete the relevant application based on the program you are applying to (undergraduate or graduate).

    Undergraduate Application

    graduate Application

    Please contact [email protected] with any questions about completing your application.

    Transcripts

    The academic report should include a list of subjects studied, a qualitative rating on a course-by-course basis and an overall rating. Emailed copies are acceptable for the admissions process, however official transcripts are required to be submitted to Wilkes by the first day of mandatory orientation.

    Proof of English proficiency Financial verification

    You will need to submit a bank or government statement indicating that you or your sponsor have on account a sum of money sufficient to pay tuition, room, board and expenses for one academic year(s).

    Passport/Visa

    You must submit a copy of the passport page containing your picture. If you have a visa, you may send a copy of that as well.

    HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS

    You may scan and email all documents to [email protected] for preliminary admissions review.

    Official hard copies must be mailed directly to Wilkes University at the following address:

    Wilkes University
    Enrollment Services
    84 West South Street
    Wilkes Barre, Pa 18766
    USA

    Wilkes University will not review applications for admission until we have received all required information. You will be notified of your admissions decision one to two weeks after your all information is received and your file is complete.

    Once you are admitted, the Center for Global Education and Diversity will assist you in getting your Form I-20 and offer numerous orientation programs, cultural activities and social events designed to introduce you to Wilkes University and American culture.

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    Accounting

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