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Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

USA

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What will I learn?

Interested in an accounting major?

This field is for students interested in jobs for accounting majors, such as public, managerial or governmental accounting. Public accountants are involved in auditing, planning and providing specialized advice on business problems. Managerial accountants are responsible for generating the information needed to plan and control a company's operations. Governmental accountants review financial documentation, such as audits of tax accounts, for the government and its taxpayers.

The MSU undergraduate program in accounting is in the top 25 nationally, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. The accounting major program is Michigan's largest educator of certified public accountants and is endorsed by the Institute of Management Accountants. The Broad College of Business is also included among an elite group of target recruiting schools for each of the 'Big Four' public accounting firms, as well as for other national and regional firms.

Alumni Pursuits

Graduates in accounting pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand an aptitude for math and the ability to interpret, compare, and analyze facts and figures quickly.

Alumni work at:

Plante Moran

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Deloitte

General Motors

Alumni work as:

Accounting associates

Assurance associates

Auditors

Tax accountants

Which department am I in?

Eli Broad College of Business

Study options

Full Time (120 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$44,935.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

26 August 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

Eli Broad College of Business

North Business Building,

632 Bogue St Rm N520,

EAST LANSING,

Michigan,

48824, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school. High school GPA is 3.5-4.0.

Minimum English requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.

Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Michigan State University

International students at MSU enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with a multicultural student population originating from over 130 countries.

  • Top 100 global university (Wall Street Journal/THE 2022)
  • No. 31 top public college/university (US News & World 22-23)
  • Based in East Lansing, one of America’s friendliest cities
  • Over 400 areas of study from 17 degree-granting colleges

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