Accounting, B.S.

Accounting is the language of business decision-making and is a primary means of organizational communication. The accountant’s role has changed substantially over the past decade. Today, accountants are actively involved in the analysis and interpretation of financial data and work with other executives in decision-making and problem-solving activities.

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:

• You must demonstrate English Language proficiency.
• Proof of financial support must include:
  • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding your time at Saint Louis University.
  • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of your study at the University.
• Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://catalog.slu.edu/colleges-schools/business/accounting/accounting-bs/#text

• Graduates will have the ability to apply relevant accounting standards for financial reporting purposes and apply the appropriate tax laws for planning and compliance issues.
• Graduates will be able to recognize and evaluate areas of risk in operations, decision making and information technology.
• Graduates will be able to apply analytical and quantitative techniques to analyze accounting related issues.
• Graduates will be able to effectively communicate in both oral and written forms.
• Graduates will be able to make professional and ethical judgments and demonstrate professional conduct and demeanor.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Accountant
• Chartered Accountant
• Auditor