Overview

The mission of the Accounting program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is to provide students with an accounting education relevant to a technologically advanced global economy, to advance accounting knowledge through research, and to instill students with a sense of moral, ethical and professional obligations to society.

Career Opportunities

The accounting profession may be divided into two major segments: public accounting and other accounting jobs.

Public Accounting

Specialties in public accounting include auditing, tax, and management advisory services. Some of the larger public accounting firms have reorganized these activities along industry lines. Students entering public accounting should prepare to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Many students who graduate with an accounting degree are employed by CPA firms at the international, national, or local level.

Other Accounting Jobs

Accounting positions in private industry are most often available in firms engaged in wholesaling, retailing, banking, transportation, insurance, real estate, manufacturing as well as in hotels, entertainment enterprises, and restaurants. Positions in these organizations include the areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting, and accounting information systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Financial Accounting

Federal Individual Income Taxation

Accounting Information Systems

Auditing

International and Managerial Accounting

Taxation and Business Entities

Law for the Accountant

Advanced Financial Accounting

Special Topics in Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Accounting View 1120 other Bachelors in Accounting in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Freshman Application!

Application Fee: $70 U.S.

Official High School Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation

Personal Statement & List of Achievements Form

Official Standardized Test Scores

Tuition Fee

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International

33336 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33336 USD per year during 48 months.
National

33336 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33336 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11304 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11304 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Honolulu

1640 - 2500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Accounting.

Available Scholarships

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