BSc

Accounting

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    44,850USD
  • Start date
    Aug, Jan

Program overview

What Alvernia University says about their program:

Alvernia's Bachelor of Science in Accounting program prepares students for careers in industry and/or public accounting, and they are encouraged to consider obtaining a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification at the completion of their coursework. The program offers a five-year business program that results in a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree to satisfy the 150-credit requirement for the CPA licensure exam. In addition, the program offers a concentration in fraud examination and provides the core competencies needed for students to excel in fraud examination and obtain the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school completion certificate or equivalent

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • GPA 3.0
  • The entry level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program requires students to submit GRE scores for students that have been out of school for 5 or more years prior to applying to the program

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • TOEFL

    75

  • Duolingo

    95

  • PTE

    60

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL

    79

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • Student comes from English speaking country
  • At least 2 consecutive years of education in US high school
  • At least 2 consecutive years of education in US institution of higher education
  • SAT or ACT score

Postgraduate

  • Student comes from English speaking country
  • At least 2 consecutive years of education in US high school
  • At least 2 consecutive years of education in US institution of higher education

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations (NACES Accredited)
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Passport identification page
  • Two letters of recommendation are required, only if applying to the Nursing program
  • Financial Statement via the International Student Certification of Finance

Postgraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations (NACES Accredited)
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Passport identification page
  • GRE or GMAT depending on your program
  • Reference letters depending on your program
  • CV depending on your program
  • Statement of purpose depending on your program
  • Financial Statement/Affidavit
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$43,000 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    From USD$12,000 to USD$45,000 per year

Funding

Undergraduate Scholarships Alvernia University offers scholarships to each admitted international freshman and transfer student wishing to earn an undergraduate degree as a traditional day student at our main Reading campus. These merit scholarships are renewable for four years (up to eight semesters), all in the same amount.

Presidential Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$26,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Awarded to most academically talented students, outstanding academic performance and standardized test scores. Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student attending mostly daytime classes. Have earned a minimum 3.0 overall cumulative GPA by the May 1 scholarship application deadline. Meet English proficiency and financial specifications.

Trustees Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$25,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Qualified recipients, creatively adventurous students, with experiences, or achievements. Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student attending mostly daytime classes. Have earned a minimum 3.0 overall cumulative GPA by the May 1 scholarship application deadline. Meet English proficiency and financial specifications.

Veronica Founder's Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$23,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Qualified international students who exhibit leadership potential and a desire to serve as a cultural ambassador in the US. Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student attending mostly daytime classes. Have earned a minimum 3.0 overall cumulative GPA by the May 1 scholarship application deadline. Meet English proficiency and financial specifications.

Achievement Award

  • Amount

    US$21,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Maintain a full-time undergraduate status and meet satisfactory academic progress guidelines depending on GPA calculation.Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student attending mostly daytime classes. Have earned a minimum 3.0 overall cumulative GPA by the May 1 scholarship application deadline. Meet English proficiency and financial specifications.

Heritage Award

  • Amount

    US$19,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Full-time day students pursuing a bachelor's degree who maintain satisfactory academic requirements. Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student attending mostly daytime classes. Have earned a minimum 3.0 overall cumulative GPA by the May 1 scholarship application deadline. Meet English proficiency and financial specifications.

Currently, no scholarships/aid is available for international graduate students

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