B.S. in Accounting 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Bridgeport |TopUniversities

B.S. in Accounting

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Programme overview

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The accounting curriculum provides an opportunity for students with varied interests to obtain a broad based understanding of the role of accounting in the measurement and communication of financial and economic data. A number of interdisciplinary courses have been designed for those students wishing a maximum overview of multinational issues in accounting and taxation as well as for those students who intend to pursue more advanced studies in accounting. Accounting students who expect to take the Certified Public Accountant professional examinations should select elective courses with the approval of and in consultation with the Chair of the Accounting Department advisor. Learning Outcomes Acquire the knowledge necessary for the understanding of business data Develop the technical skills necessary to measure, analyze, and interpret economic data Learn how to effectively communicate economic data Acquire the accounting foundation that enables them to pursue advanced study required for the successful completion of the CPA exam Careers opportunities: Auditor, Actuary/Underwriter, Bank Officer, Budget Specialist/Manager, Bursar, Business Analyst, Chief Financial officer, City Manager, Controller, Corporate Accountant, Cost Accountant, Financial Adviser, Fraud Examiner, Insurance Agent, Investment Banker, Investment Manager, Officer Manager, Staff Accountant, Stock Broker, Taxation Specialist, Treasurer.

Programme overview

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The accounting curriculum provides an opportunity for students with varied interests to obtain a broad based understanding of the role of accounting in the measurement and communication of financial and economic data. A number of interdisciplinary courses have been designed for those students wishing a maximum overview of multinational issues in accounting and taxation as well as for those students who intend to pursue more advanced studies in accounting. Accounting students who expect to take the Certified Public Accountant professional examinations should select elective courses with the approval of and in consultation with the Chair of the Accounting Department advisor. Learning Outcomes Acquire the knowledge necessary for the understanding of business data Develop the technical skills necessary to measure, analyze, and interpret economic data Learn how to effectively communicate economic data Acquire the accounting foundation that enables them to pursue advanced study required for the successful completion of the CPA exam Careers opportunities: Auditor, Actuary/Underwriter, Bank Officer, Budget Specialist/Manager, Bursar, Business Analyst, Chief Financial officer, City Manager, Controller, Corporate Accountant, Cost Accountant, Financial Adviser, Fraud Examiner, Insurance Agent, Investment Banker, Investment Manager, Officer Manager, Staff Accountant, Stock Broker, Taxation Specialist, Treasurer.

Admission Requirements

75+
6+
Other English Language Requirements accepted: Proof of completion of level 6 at the University’s English Language Institute (ELI); Attainment of a satisfactory score on the University of Bridgeport’s English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB); A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 53; A grade of “C” or better from an accredited American university for one semester of college English Composition; An official letter certifying completion of ELS (English Language Service) Level 112; An official “O” level or “A” level Certificate indicating a grade of “C” or better in English; An EIKEN score of Grade 2A or above for undergraduates and a score of Grade Pre-1 or above for graduates; A score of 4 or better on the “English A” Higher Level examination in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program; WAEC, WASSE, CXC, etc. – Score of “C” or better on English Language exam.

48 Months
Jan-2000

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