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Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Governors State University

USA,Illinois

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 15,024/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 25 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1969

Total Students: 4,600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484, United States

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Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Program Overview

Pursue your passions and prepare for a thriving career with an accounting degree from Governors State University. This degree program 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 GSU prepares you for a career in this dynamic and growing field.

Why Study Accounting
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. Modern accountants use a wide range of accounting software programs and other technological resources, so part of your training will include practice with various accounting programs. Stay up to date with the latest technology to make your job as an accountant, bookkeeper, auditor, or manager easier.Anyone interested in numbers, financial records, and making financial decisions to help businesses thrive in an accounting role. Discover the jobs and salary expectations for individuals with this degree before embarking on your journey with GSU. Organizations rely on accountants to inform financial decisions ranging from overall budget to tax savings. Governors State’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to enter the accounting profession in the public, private, and government sectors. In your core business courses, you will also learn how increasingly globalized markets affect financial and tax scenarios.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 25 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 15,024 per year

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

Living Cost in Governors State University

CAD 13,000 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 - 68
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 47.0
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

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.

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Master of Science in Accounting

Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 18 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 12,708

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL GRE GMAT PTE DUOLINGO

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