BS Accounting at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

This major prepares students for careers in public, corporate, not-for-profit, and governmental accounting and also provides an appropriate background for those planning to enter law school or graduate school. Accountants develop and interpret historical and prospective financial data required for decision-making by managers, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders. To perform their functions, accountants must synthesize both numerical and qualitative information, communicate it clearly, and function effectively as individuals and in teams.

Faculty: Smeal College of Business | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Auditing, Managerial Accounting: Economic Perspective, Socially Responsible, Sustainable and Ethical Business Practice, Analyzing Business and Industry, Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy, Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy.

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Entry requirements

Enrollment in a Smeal College of Business major is contingent upon a series of course requirements, grades, credits earned, and cumulative grade-point average (CGPA), along with an application deadline. These requirements are academic and administrative in nature. Course, CGPA and Administrative Requirements To be eligible for entrance into the Accounting (ACCTG_BS) major, a degree candidate must be in Smeal College pre-major status, satisfy the following course and credit requirements, and have a minimum CGPA listed for entrance.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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