Overview

In South Dakota, CPA candidates are required to have 150 semester hours of college credit before they’re allowed to take the CPA certification test. Lucky for you, we created the Professional Accountancy degree from Dakota State University to align with this requirement.

With Microsoft Suite, QuickBooks, Sage 50, and tax preparation embedded into our curriculum, you’ll have a competitive edge amongst your peers. You’ll also get a solid background in other various technical systems, which will help you understand, manage, and lead accounting teams.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the BS degree in Professional Accountancy, in addition to the Accountancy Learning Outcomes, students will be able to:

Research and analyze external and internal factors to make informed business decisions.

Demonstrate effective, compelling, and logical oral communication in business environments.

Demonstrate effective, logical writing in business communications.

Utilize quantitative. technology-supported approaches to analyze business issues.

Integrate the principles of ethics and social responsibility in business decision-making.

Identify the complexity of business operations in a global environment.

Demonstrate ability to conduct tax law research

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of legal business entities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Statistics

Business Finance

Managerial Communications

Legal Environment of Business

Business Law

Organization and Management

Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Apply anytime. There is no deadline to apply to DSU.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to demonstrate your academic ability to meet the academic challenges at DSU, you’ll need to meet at least one of the following requirements:

Maintain an above-average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" (2.60 on a 4.00 GPA scale)
Be in the top 60% of your class
Get an ACT composite score of 18 or above, or get an SAT score of 950 or above with subscores of at least 480 on the Math and 450 on the Critical Reading

Submit original academic transcripts

Your academic transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached.

Be proficient in English

If you’re not a native speaker of English, you must demonstrate proficiency in English

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12568 USD / year

≈ 12568 USD / year
Out-of-State

12568 USD / year

≈ 12568 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9300 USD / year

≈ 9300 USD / year

Additional Details

Wireless Computing Fee: USD 435 per semester.

Living costs

Madison

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Madison

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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