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Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Golden Gate University - San Francisco Campus

USA,California

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 12,558/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 40 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1901

Total Students: 3,387 +

Int. Students: 300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

536 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Program Overview

The BS in Accounting program helps students prepare for careers as accountants or for positions that require an accountant's skills. The program provides an understanding of accounting principles and theory, income tax, and auditing standards. Students will learn the technical aspects of accounting and appreciate the economic consequences of accounting rules and practices. Students will acquire skills that advance their ability to analyze problems and clearly communicate solutions consistent with ethical standards.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Accounting, including the general education program, will be able to:

Examine data and argument, as informed by interdisciplinary approaches to business management and organizational leadership.
Demonstrate effective communication skills.
Recognize the need for information in professional and business contexts and to responsibly access, evaluate and apply information using a variety of research tools and methods.
Develop strategies for organizational challenges using an understanding of business functional areas, management theory, principles, ethical reasoning and innovative approaches.
Prepare financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Employ critical thinking skills and current technologies to analyze financial data, as well as, the effects of differing financial accounting methods on the financial statements.
Demonstrate an understanding of current auditing standards and acceptable practices, as well as, the impact of audit planning, risk, and rendering an opinion on the engagement.
Apply cost accounting methods to evaluate and project business performance.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of taxation.
Recognize and understand ethical issues related to the accounting profession.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

5 Days

Program Intensity

Hybrid

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
may 2025		Not Available
aug 2025		Not Available
sep 2025		Open
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 40 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,558 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Golden Gate University - San Francisco Campus

CAD 18,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 60
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 48.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
International President’s Scholarship International Dean’s Scholarship International Welcome Grant	International President’s Scholarship Criteria: Must be an international student entering the U.S. on an F-1 visa and admitted to a master’s program in the School of Business, Accounting, or Braden School of Tax. Award is distributed evenly over the degree’s required units. Cannot be combined with other GGU scholarships. Must maintain satisfactory academic progress. International Dean’s Scholarship Criteria: Same as the President’s Scholarship – F-1 visa status and admission to a qualifying master’s program. Distributed over the full course duration. Not combinable with other GGU financial aid. International Welcome Grant Criteria: Must be enrolled full-time in the first term. Not renewable. Cannot be used alongside other GGU scholarships. LINK: https://ggu.edu/financial-aid-international-graduate-scholarships/	International President’s Scholarship Award amount: Up to $15,000 International Dean’s Scholarship Award amount: Up to $12,000 International Welcome Grant Award amount: $2,000 (one-time award)

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.