Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Online
Become a more qualified applicant when you build the financial skills crucial for roles in accounting and the business world at large.
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Program Overview
Level up your career with the accountancy bachelor’s
$479
Per Credit Hour
Up to 90
Program Transfer Credits
120
Credit Hours
Learn to manage accounts while strengthening other critical business skills when you earn your BS in Accountancy online from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Coursework will broaden your understanding of financial strategies, statements, reporting and analysis while helping you develop technical knowledge of financial systems, auditing and taxation. You will also gain a thorough grasp of payroll operations, account reconciliation and how to monitor the accuracy of transactions.
All courses are 100% online and delivered on a 7-week calendar so you can balance work and personal life while you study. As part of our student-centered community, you will benefit from networking relationships with our expert professors who are dedicated to helping you reach your professional goals.
In this online program, you will learn to:
- Utilize technical knowledge such as financial and cost accounting, systems and auditing, and taxation to enter the accounting profession and further develop your professional experience or graduate education
- Understand the different career opportunities available in accounting and related areas
- Utilize technical knowledge such as financial and cost accounting, systems and auditing, and taxation to enter the accounting profession and further develop your professional experience or graduate education
- Understand the different career opportunities available in accounting and related areas
Career opportunities:
- Accountant
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Accountant
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Budget Analyst
The School of Business at SIUE is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and is one of only two percent of business colleges and universities in the world to hold this accreditation for business and accounting. The School has been accredited since 1975.
Tuition
Affordable BS in Accountancy tuition
Tuition for the BS in Accountancy online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$479*
Per Credit Hour
If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].
*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.
Calendar
Important program dates and deadlines
The BS in Accountancy program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
1/2/25
Next Application Deadline
1/18/25
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/18/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/14/25 | 1/16/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/22/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/18/25 | 3/20/25 | 5/9/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/23/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/8/25 | 6/23/25 |
| Summer II | 6/28/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/24/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/9/25 |
Admissions
How to apply for the accountancy bachelor’s
- Complete the online bachelor's degree program application
- $40 application fee
- Official transcripts from all previously attended and current colleges
Admission to the BS in Accountancy online program is based on a variety of factors including previous work in other undergraduate programs.
Transfer students who have attempted at least 30 semester hours in courses at accredited institutions will be automatically admitted to SIUE and eligible for direct entry into the School of Business provided they have earned a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in coursework at the accredited school(s) previously attended.
The successful completion of College Algebra is strongly recommended.
Pathways for students with less than 30 credit hours
Transfer students who have attempted fewer than 30 semester hours must meet different transfer admission criteria. Please see additional policy requirements and contact the School of Business at [email protected].
Progression
Once students have completed ENG 101, ENG 102, MATH 120, ACS 101, ECON 111, ECON 112 and CMIS 108 with at least a grade of C or higher in each course and have an SIUE GPA 2.5 or higher, they will be classified as an Accountancy major (BSA).
Retention
Students who fail to maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative SIUE GPA will be placed on School of Business probation. Students will be notified when they are not meeting the cumulative GPA retention standard and will be informed of the timeframe allowed to improve their GPA. Students who do not meet retention requirements for two consecutive terms will be removed from the School of Business.
All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 877-244-4661.
Courses
How to apply for the accountancy bachelor’s
The BS in Accountancy online curriculum is comprised of 120 credit hours, including 45 credit hours of accountancy major courses. Additionally, students may also have to complete other general education and/or elective course requirements to achieve graduation requirements.
Students can choose one of the following: ACCT 340, ACCT 401, or ACCT 421.
Also available online:
See our other online undergraduate degree programs.
