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Associate of Science: Accounting

The mission of the Accounting Program is to deliver a high quality professional accounting education to traditional and non-traditional students in our service region. The comprehensive curriculum offers an opportunity for students to learn about public, private, and governmental organizations; promotes an awareness of the context and consequences of professional decision-making; and emphasizes life-long learning. A student-oriented learning environment complemented by competent, professional faculty and staff supports our mission. The Accounting Program offers a 120 credit major, a 150 emphasis, a minor, and an associate degree. The program is designed to provide maximum flexibility to the student.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

There are numerous career opportunities available to SMSU accounting graduates. Possible career fields include public accounting, governmental accounting, industry, education, and banking. Employers of recent graduates include Hormel, Cargill, Wells Fargo Bank, Schwan’s Sales Enterprises, the State of Minnesota, the U.S. government, and various C.P.A. firms. Graduate school and professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM), and Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) are also options for our graduates.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Secondary Education: Completion of high school (roughly 12 years) with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Foreign transcripts require evaluation by services like WES, ECE, or TEC.

English Proficiency (IELTS minimum):

SMSU requires an overall IELTS score of 5.5 or higher for undergraduate admissions.

Other Accepted English Tests (with minimum scores):

TOEFL iBT: 61+

TOEFL PBT: 500+

TOEFL CBT: 173+

TOEIC: 600+

Duolingo English Test: 95+

Pearson PTE: 47+

Michigan Test of English Proficiency (MET): 64+

Cambridge English: B2 or higher

Completion of Level 109 at an English Language School also accepted.

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