Online Bachelors and Masters Degrees :: Online University Degrees

The AIU Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program can help holders of a baccalaureate degree in accounting acquire advanced specialization in the field and prepare for senior-level opportunities. The Master of Accounting degree program culminates in two courses that may prepare students for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) licensure examination. Students are immersed in accounting for managers, accounting information systems, leadership and ethics for managers and public accounting.

The Master of Accounting (MAcc) program offers a more in-depth approach to the practice of accounting, focusing especially on helping students currently participating in the field to grow or for students looking for management and administrative positions in the industry. Students in this program can expect to learn to:

- Develop organizational and operational plans to solve problems and improve the business environment and performance.

- Analyze various leader, follow, cultural and situational characteristics that contribute to leadership, and adapt to the needs of situations, employees and co-workers.

- Utilize qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate the quality of decision-making and research to solve problems.

- Engage knowledge of economic concepts, principles and theory to critically analyze and evaluate economic problems and opportunities.

- Evaluate the opportunities provided by technology for businesses.

- Recognize, evaluate and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts.

- Communicate effectively in business situations

Entry Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order for the admissions process to be successfully completed:

Complete all required online admissions application documents.

Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent.

You will be required to complete an informational admissions interview.

Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL or other English proficiency assessment) prior to admission.

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The Bachelor of Science in Accounting prepares students to succeed in various accounting careers in public accounting, governmental accounting, & not-for-profit accounting. Students gain the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and research skills needed to address complex accounting issues.

The successful completion of APUS programs and courses may or may not satisfy the educational requirements for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Educational requirements for the CPA exam vary by state. Students are responsible for checking the requirements of the state board of accountancy where they expect to sit for the CPA exam and where they desire to ultimately be licensed. Contacts for the state boards of accountancy may be found on the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy website (http://nasba.org/stateboards/).

Under the rules of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, at least 15 hours of upper-level accounting course work must result from physical attendance at classes meeting regularly on the campus of the transcript-issuing institution. Completion of APUS’s accounting programs and coursework may not meet the education requirements to sit for the CPA exam or obtain a CPA license in Texas. Individuals wishing to sit for the CPA exam or obtain a CPA license in Texas should check with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to determine their eligibility and for additional requirements that may apply (https://www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/).

Entry Requirements

The bachelor’s degree program is open to students who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

All students who enroll in the bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course.

International Students
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Applicants self-certify on their admissions application that they have received the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency to complete their admission file. Please check at "http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions/general-information/international-students/english-proficiency.htm".

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With your Bachelor of Arts in Accounting degree from Ashford University, you will develop necessary analytical, conceptual, and technical proficiency in accounting. You will better understand the business environment through study of ledgers, accruals, financial statements, budgets, and reporting. This degree is IACBE accredited.

Your Bachelor of Arts in Accounting degree from Ashford University demonstrates your proficiency with fundamental accounting principles and procedures, employing technology in accounting, analyzing solutions to complex accounting problems, and utilizing accounting information in making business decisions. Upon graduation, you will possess a practical understanding of these ideas and other important accounting concepts and skills.

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to an online undergraduate program must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of the first course at Ashford University:

Have a regular high-school diploma earned through college preparatory or regular high school courses or GED equivalency recognized by the Department of Education of the state in which it was earned, completed secondary school through home schooling as defined by state law, or earned an equivalent to a US high school diploma at an international high school according to approved Foreign Evaluation services. An earned IEP or Special Education Diploma or Certificate of Completion based upon IEP goals does not meet the regular high school diploma requirement for admission to Ashford University. If no high school degree was earned, applicants who have successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution, as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies, may be admitted.

Be 22 years of age or older, or be exempt from this requirement by meeting one of the following criteria:

- Earned a minimum of 30 transferable credits* as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies;

- Earned an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution; or

- Seeking readmission to Ashford University after withdrawal from a degree program; or

- Current degree-seeking student at Ashford University requesting to change majors.

Have the ability to study English indicated by one of the following:

- Achieved a recognized high school diploma or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English

- Received a GED that was taken in English

- A minimum of 30 credits have been earned from regionally or approved nationally accredited colleges/universities in the United States or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English; or

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination taken within the past two (2) years. A minimum score of 500 paper-based or 61 Internet-based is required. Copies of official scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted for full admission.

Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary education attempted.

TOEFL scores submission.

Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.0.**

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $4,000

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The program prepares students for professional opportunities and advancement in a dynamic, global business environment through innovative and career-relevant curriculum. Available fully online or on-campus with integrated online components, the Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting introduces students to principles of cost analysis and budgeting, accounting information systems, income taxation and auditing.

The Brandman University BBA meets the demands of both students and employers while integrating the latest academic research on current issues in business. It is particularly useful for those who would like to move up in their company or prepare for entry level to middle management opportunities. Students will develop business fundamentals while focusing on their customized area of specialization.

Program Learning Outcomes
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Communication: Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in organizational and professional settings.

Ethics: Identify and evaluate ethical issues and formulate a defensible resolution in business environments.

Global: Apply cultural differences, diversity issues, and business functions and processes, in domestic and global settings.

Technology: Apply technology to support decision making in businesses; leadership.

Business Functions/Processes: Interpret and implement business functions and processes.

Entry Requirements

Students must have completed 12 or more transferable baccalaureate level credits or the equivalent for admission to Brandman University.

Prospective students must submit the following:

Completed application package.

Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended. Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

For those applying under an active military agreement with Brandman University, admissibility and minimum transfer credit awarded will be determined based on the Community College of the Air Force, SMART, AARTS or JST transcripts. If additional coursework from other institutions is submitted prior to admission this coursework will also be included in determining admissibility and transferability for course credit.

Other Fees

Please refer this link for additional fee relevant to the course

http://www.brandman.edu/files/attachments/Brandman-Tuition-Fees-2014-2015.pdf

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An online degree in accounting can open doors in many industries. Accountants are employed by all size and manner of businesses and can also go into practice for themselves as certified public accountants (CPAs). Detail-oriented students looking for a stable occupation with room to grow would do well to consider accountancy.

Program Goals
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The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills and abilities for responsible citizenship and leadership roles in today’s ever-changing business and society. Performance expectations are high for both students in the programs and for graduates in their careers.

A major component of the program is to provide a broad educational base through substantial general education and through a common body of business and accounting knowledge. Faculty members continually monitor courses and curricula to assure a timely fit of competencies and skills to professional performance demands.

Entry Requirements

A Degree Completion Program at Brescia University offers a student who has some college already the opportunity to complete their degree with the convenience and flexibility offered through Brescia University online. These programs are designed for students who wish to complete a major online, and who have already earned between 45 and 86 credit hours that will transfer to Brescia University.

Although the degree completion program is available for those students with 45-86 transferrable credit hours, Brescia also offers convenient solutions to prepare students for entry into the program through Associate-level online study. Whether you have no previous college experience or would like to transfer less than 45 credit hours, you may complete an Associate’s degree online through BU Online in Business, Liberal Arts, or Human Services. These online Associate degrees build a foundation that is not only convenient and at your pace, but also transfer toward any of our online Bachelor’s degree programs as well.

Other Fees

Online course fee - $150 per 3 credit hour course

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