Overview

This Accounting major at University of Maryland University College combines theory and practice to help prepare you for analysis of and reporting on the economic activities of organizations. You'll develop skills in managerial accounting, budgeting, accounting systems, internal controls, financial analysis, financial reporting, internal and external auditing, taxation, and international accounting. These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2018–2019 academic year. For prior year academic requirements, visit the catalog archive in the Current Students section.

Through your coursework, you will learn how to:

Communicate with financial and non-financial audiences in a clear and concise manner and make appropriate financial decisions

Research, prepare, analyze, and review financial and business data by applying accounting and business management principles to produce financial and business reports

Use current technology and analytical tools to work collaboratively and facilitate decision making

Employ analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving to identify, test, and validate processes, systems, and financial data

Define, develop, and demonstrate ethical business practices and accountability by identifying and addressing current and emerging issues

Conduct fraud detection and deterrence planning, analysis, and communication

Perform a range of functions, including auditing and financial reporting, to manage finances for federal agencies

Create reports and conduct disclosure analysis

In past projects, students have had the opportunity to:

Relate accounting concepts to actual companies and agencies

Review and analyze publicly traded companies and examine federal financial statements, operation reviews, RFPs, and reports related to fraud and ethics

Review and analyze corporate governance and ethical issues to ensure understanding of and compliance with license and government regulations

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Principles of Accounting

Cost Accounting

Federal Income Tax

Accounting for Government and Not-for-Profit Organizations

Auditing Theory and Practice

Advanced Accounting

International Accounting

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-05-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-17 00:00:00

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We offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you can get started as soon as you're ready.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Finance Accounting Auditing View 173 other Bachelors in Finance in United States

Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Secondary education (high school graduation): If you have earned fewer than 24 transferable credits at a U.S. college or university, you must verify your completion of the equivalent of a U.S. secondary education by doing one of the following:

Requesting an evaluation from an approved international credit evaluation service
Providing official transcripts showing completion of the U.S. General Education Development, known as the GED, exam with a passing score

Tuition Fee

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International

14970 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 499 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

14970 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 499 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

9360 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 312 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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