Accounting (BS)
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 29,640 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 22, 2022

    Accounting (BS)

    About

    Webster University’s B.S. in Accounting provides students with the core knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for a successful career in public or corporate accounting.

    The accounting curriculum allows students to explore and appreciate the career opportunities in public accounting, corporate accounting, and other related areas. Accounting majors examine topics like managerial costs, federal taxes, business law and auditing. They can develop a individualized understanding of the field with special interest elective courses and internships.

    The program is designed to offer students a general, diversified business background that is significant to the accounting professional in today’s technology-driven, global business environment.  Specialized coursework prepares students to successfully complete the CPA and CMA examinations.

    Webster students also have the option to complete the combined Bachelor of Science Accounting/Master of Science Forensic Accounting degree program (BS/MS) or the combined Bachelor of Science Accounting/Master of Science Finance degree program (BS/MS). Forensic Accounting is the fastest growing niche service in the accounting field. At Webster University we prepare you for a career in accounting today and into the future.

    The BS in accounting program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4-point scale, or its equivalent in other grading systems (academic achievement in programs that use a grading or assessment scale other than a 4.0 is evaluated in the context of the relevant academic system)
    • WASSCE: Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant subjects
    • SSSCE: Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant subjects

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    • The English language proficiency minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 550 points on the Paper-based Test (PBT) and 80 points Internet-based Tests (iBT), an IELTS overall score band 6.0 or a Duo lingo score of 120. Check with the admission team on other test scores. 

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    • Official high school transcripts 
    • Certified true copy of high school diploma or External exams certificate
    • Literal English translations of the diploma and transcripts, if they are not in English. To be official, translations must be certified by an accredited translator or notarized by a competent legal authority. We do not accept photocopies of translations
    • English results from TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, Pearson, Cambridge Academic English, Password, GTEC or iTEP tests
    • A 300-word essay to discuss the following:
      1. Your education and life experience 
      2. How have these experiences shaped your life goals?
      3. How do you expect this program to help you achieve your goal?
    • A letter of recommendation
    • Official ID: photocopy of a national identity card or passport biographical page

    Accounting (BS)

    Webster University

    Webster University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen