Online Accounting Finance Degree :: Accredited Universities

If playing a key role in the financial success of a business interests you, consider the Online Finance Degree at SNHU. This online BS in Accounting-Finance program combines the investment and budget strategies of a finance degree with the detail orientation of an accounting degree. The BS in Accounting-Finance degree online focuses on the development of real-world skills desired by employers. The financial accounting theories and principles that you will learn will be applicable throughout your career.

As a private, affordable, nonprofit, accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you have the necessary skills to succeed. Whether you enroll in the Accounting Finance Degree Online or through any of our five regional campuses, you will benefit from an SNHU education:

- Quality education at one of the most affordable tuition rates available.

- Professors and instructors who are actively involved with their students' success.

- Choose how you want to learn: Online, campus-based or a combination of both.

- High-quality instruction from both the accounting and finance faculties that include certified public accountants, certified management accountants and finance professionals.

- Students in our online accounting and finance degree programs have 24/7/365 access to class – attend when it is most convenient for you.

The Online Finance Degree is flexible enough to meet your career goals. Unlike many traditional programs, you choose the course of study that interests you. You can focus on optimizing a business’ financial assets or concentrate on course work to assist you in attaining a CPA.
Those interested in accounting will receive a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices. The online accounting program prepares you for a career in public and corporate accounting, taxation, banking, financial analysis, auditing, government services with the IRS or FBI, or scores of other accounting-related careers. Students pursuing a finance career learn the skills necessary to assess the performance and suitability of a firm’s financial position as well as its stocks, bonds and other investments.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

International applicants
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Undergraduate applications will be considered for admission to the upcoming term start on a rolling basis. Eligibility for admission is based upon the following:

- Applicants need to have completed the equivalent of a US Secondary School

- Applicants will require the equivalent of a 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by:

TOEFL score of 71 and greater, IELTS score of 6.5 and greater, PTE score of 49 and greater, ELS score of 111 and greater, EF score of 107 and greater, and Michigan score of 85 and greater. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

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Entry Requirements

A pass in Pre-University/ Higher Secondary Examination/ Second Year Foundation / Two year Diploma in Teacher Education / Three Year Diploma or an equivalent examination.

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Admission fee I year - Rs.1050

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Gain professional skills and expertise about critical accounting and finance principals with SNHU's master's in accounting and finance, available online and on campus.

Corporations and organizations large and small are in need of qualified, trained accounting and financial professionals who understand the importance of accurate quantitative analysis on decision-making and strategy and compliance with strict financial statement rules and regulations.

Earn your MS in Accounting and Finance online or on campus and gain the tools to help these entities thrive. Topics include:

Professional auditing methods
Cost analysis
Using the latest technology to evaluate financial records
Individual and corporate tax preparation
Financial reporting and management
Budgeting and financing

Developed with input from our corporate partners such as Fidelity, our MS in Accounting and Finance degree program can open up a variety of career opportunities in for-profit, nonprofit and municipal sectors.

Build Industry Skills with Professional Faculty

Your professors bring decades of accounting and financial experience into the course work. They understand the skills that are needed in the workplace today and how to prepare you to meet those needs because they apply what they teach in the real world.

Employment Opportunities

Careers in accounting and finance can be found in nearly every type of business endeavor. The outlook for the types of professions you can explore with an SNHU Accounting and Finance MS degree appear strong well into the future. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, management, business and financial occupations are expected to grow more than 10 percent through 2018. Among the BLS’s occupations with the largest projected job growth through 2018 are accountants and auditors (22 percent), management analysts (24 percent), and bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (10 percent).

Additional positions you may qualify for after earning your MS in Accounting and Finance online or on campus at SNHU include:

Public and corporate accountant
Personal financial planner
Investment analyst
Auditor
Budget analyst
Financial reporting and management professional
Tax preparation and planning specialist
Record and bookkeeper

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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Businesses and government rely on sound and up-to-date financial knowledge to underpin strategies for economic growth. Accountants are central to this process but may find their need to update their professional and academic qualification hindered by the inflexible structure of many courses on offer.

The MA in Accounting and Finance by Distance Learning is a postgraduate top-up course designed around the needs and aspirations of qualified accountants who prefer to combine study with other commitments such as work and family and thus enables them to fit their learning around their life.

The course accredits internationally recognised professional accountancy qualifications such as ACCA and CIMA and graduates with this valuable Masters qualification will have a wide choice of career opportunities in industry and commerce as well as in academia.

Entry Requirements

To enter this course you must hold a relevant professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAS, or similar), be prepared for study at postgraduate level, and be proficient in spoken and written English. Where English is not your first language, you are expected to have an IELTS score of at least 6.0, a TOEFL score of 550, or equivalent.

If you are studying full time at another institution, you must get written permission from that institution before applying for this course.

Online course delivery requires that you have constant access to and use of a personal computer running a minimum of Windows XP or a similar up-to-date operating system. You will also need constant internet access and, when required, the need to use a headphone/microphone combination.

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This degree is for you if you:

are professionally qualified in the accountancy field and would now like to take a degree
wish to go on to take professional accountancy qualifications
have not yet decided which profession to pursue but would like a thorough grounding in accounting and finance.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the BSc degree you must:

normally* be aged 17 or above by the 30 November in the year of registration and satisfy the University’s General Entrance Requirements and
demonstrate competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to UK GCSE/GCE 'O' level at Grade C or above (equivalents can be found within the above link).
*Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London.

If you are not automatically eligible then you will be individually considered by the University of London’s Special Admissions Panel. The Special Admissions Panel will consider qualifications which are not published under the Qualifications for Entrance Schedule, incomplete qualifications (e.g. diplomas / degrees) and substantial relevant work experience. If we cannot accept you with your current qualifications and experience, we will advise you what qualifications you could take in order to become eligible in the future.

English language requirement

The language of instruction, reading and assessment is English. To succeed on our programmes you need a good level of competence in English. If you doubt your ability in written or spoken English we advise you take a course and test in English language before enrolling on the programme.

Required standard of English

You will usually meet the English language requirement for undergraduate programmes if you:

hold a UK GCSE / GCE O level in English at grade C or above
have five years secondary schooling taught solely in English or have passed GCE A levels or IB in essay-based subjects
have passed an International Foundation programme that permits entry onto a recognised UK bachelor degree
hold a full Postgraduate award, or a full first degree or Associate degree taught and examined in English from an institute that is acceptable to the University
have passed, within the past three years, an Associate degree, Diploma or Higher Diploma awarded by an acceptable institute / polytechnic / university in Hong Kong, Malaysia or Singapore, or
have passed, within the past three years, a test of proficiency in English language from an organisation acceptable to the University.
Where an applicant does not meet the required English language level but believes they can demonstrate the required level for admission the University may, at its discretion, consider the application.

Please note if an applicant satisfies one of the above conditions yet provides evidence of a test of proficiency in English language, awarded within the past three years, which is below the University’s minimum requirements then they will be required to retake such a test before being offered admission.

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