Overview

To prepare to become a successful accounting professional in a global information society, you will learn about the complete accounting cycle, including cost analysis and interpreting financial statements. You also will develop knowledge in tax, accounting information systems and auditing.

Field trips to leading industries, service-learning opportunities, access to our accounting mentoring program and supervised internships will expose you to firsthand knowledge and experience so that you are well-equipped with the skills required to maintain a competitive edge in our demanding industry.

There are numerous reasons to earn a degree in accounting from the Moore School and become an accountant, including:

Accounting develops a good understanding of business and enhances fluency in the language of business,

Accounting develops highly valued technical and analytical skills,

Accounting provides job security even in times of recession,

Accounting is a prestigious and respected profession and

Accounting offers diverse career opportunities.

Careers

The Accounting degree at University of South Carolina can prepare you for careers in:

public or private accounting

budget analysis

financial accounting

management accounting

tax accounting

auditing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting

Accounting Lab

Cost/Managerial Accounting

Accounting Information Systems

Auditing

Advanced Cost/Managerial Accounting (and Lab)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed application (including essay and activities section)
$65 application fee or valid fee waiver for eligible students
School report form
Unofficial high school transcript

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

73952 USD / year

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Out-of-State

73952 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

24576 USD / year

≈ 24576 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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