Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), this program delivers the critical thinking, team-building, communication and information technology skills needed to thrive in your career. All of that, plus close ties with major local, national and international accounting firms, provide a competitive edge in the job market.
Upon graduating from this program, you’ll be prepared for careers in public, corporate and governmental accounting or personal financial planning and portfolio analysis.
Quick Facts
Full-time
120 credit hours
Online or Campus Immersion
Tempe or West Valley Campus
STEM-OPT not available
Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.
Model available: Undergraduate dual degree and pathway to ASU degree only.
Up to 90 credit hrs. can be transferred
from ACI to ASU
Students must earn a “C-” or
higher for courses to transfer to ASU
Graduation requirements at partner institution.
Minimum of 30 credits must be completed at ASU
English Composition I & II
General Education and Graduation requirements must be
met through the combination of transfer courses from partner institution and the coursework completed at ASU.
*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in transfer courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.
*A specific plan of study will be agreed upon between institutions, but here are general requirements to be completed at each institution.
Introductory course in macroeconomics. Topics include the measurement and modeling of output, national income, inflation and unemployment; the determinants of cross-country differences in income.
Topics in business analysis, including: Lagrange multipliers, linear programming, linear algebra, intermediate probability, random variables, discrete distributions, and continuous distributions.
Internal reporting systems for planning, control, and decision making.
Accounting is a dynamic field that offers you diverse opportunities in the private sector and government agencies worldwide. Graduates with a bachelor’s in accounting can expect to find professional careers in public, corporate and governmental accounting or personal financial planning and portfolio analysis. They may also pursue bookkeeping and tax preparation, consulting or entrepreneurial endeavors.
89% of ASU undergrads apply to grad school or find a job within 90 days of graduation SU is ranked Top 10 for tech company hires QS World University Rankings, 2022
Minimum transfer Grade Point Average (GPA): Transfer students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative transfer GPA and one of the following: 1160 (prior to March 2016) or 1230 SAT Reasoning (after March 2016) or 25 ACT score, or graduated in the top 8% of high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = “A”).
Proof of English proficiency: 61 iBT TOEFL; 6.0 IELTS; PTE 53; Duolingo 95 or equivalent; Global Launch’s online English for Undergraduate Admission or full-time English Language Program (campus or online immersion).
You must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.
You must submit official transcripts from every high school, college and university you attended, regardless if a degree was earned.
| Enrollment Path BS Accountancy | Credit Hours Completed at Institution | Credit Hours Completed at ASU | Estimated Duration | Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articulated Pathway(Immersion) | 90 | 30 | 2 years (2+2) | ~$87,260 USD (2+2) |
| Direct ASU Enrollment(Immersion) | 120 | 4 years | ~$174,520 USD | |
| Articulated Pathway(Online) | 60 | 60 | 2 years (2+2) | ~$46,178 USD (2+2) |
| Direct ASU Enrollment(Online) | 120 | 4 years | ~$92,356 USD |
Note 1: This is an estimate only. Based on ASU 2024-25 published online tuition and fee rates. Subject to change for future years.
Note 2: Tuition calculation for Articulated Pathway is based on the minimum credits required to be completed at ASU: 15 credits (Fall) and 15 credits (Spring).
Note 3: Articulations may require additional credits for viability, which could increase the cost.
Note 4: Additional Scholarship may be available for qualifying students.
| Program Start | Application Deadline | Classes Begin | Tuition Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring start (January) | November 1, 2024 | January 13, 2025 | January 20, 2025 |
| Fall start (August) | May 1, 2025 | August 21, 2025 | August 25, 2025 |
| Spring start (January) | November 1, 2025 | January 12, 2026 | January 19, 2026 |