Overview

This Accounting program from Governors State University prepares you for a range of financial and business roles. Whether continuing your education to become a certified public accountant or immediately starting as an accountant or auditor, find out how GovState prepares you for a career in this dynamic and growing field.

Why Study Accounting?

Are you passionate about helping businesses achieve more? An account interprets financial information and creates recommendations for financial decisions. As an accountant, you’ll be working with business owners, government organizations, or other important groups to improve their stability and financial health.

Studying at Governor State University allows you to hone your skills and expand your knowledge in a supportive, diverse, and tight-knit group. Small class sizes allow you to spend more time with your professors and other experts in the industry. Mentorships, internships, and other practical experiences in Chicago and the surrounding area help you graduate ready to take on a full-time position in accounting.

Career

Graduates of GovState’s Accounting program have entered positions both in local firms and Big Four firms, such as Deloitte. Many students receive real-world preparation through internship placements—in 2018, five out of 25 Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program recipients were GovState accounting students.

The analytic and interpretive financial skills you learn in our accounting program can help you in many jobs. Here are some of the most common positions students with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting can set as their career goals:

Auditor

Certified public accountant, or CPA

Financial manager

Account manager

Investment banker

Chief financial officer, or CFO

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting

Managerial Accounting

Business Law

Business Communications

Business Statistics

Principles of Financial Management

Finite Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until April 1st or until the first year class is filled.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

have graduated or will graduate from high school with a minimum 2.00 GPA on a 4.0 scale
meet the minimum high school subject requirements of 4 years of English, 3 years of Math, 2 years of Lab Sciences, 2 years of Social Sciences, 2 years of Fine Arts or 2 years of a Foreign Language and 2 years of Elective Academic Units
GPA, GPA in college prep courses, the strength of curriculum, standardized test scores (ACT/SAT), Personal letter of application, writing sample, student’s demonstrated interest, letters of recommendation (counselor, teacher, community leader, etc.), class rank, subject test scores (AP/IB), extracurricular activities (clubs, student government, athletics, employment, etc.)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

10740 USD / year

≈ 10740 USD / year
Out-of-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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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