Public Accounting, Accounting (BS)
Accounting is the one degree with 360 degrees of possibilities. Every business needs accounting expertise, whether it’s a Wall Street law firm, a professional sports team, movie production company, or a rock band. With the proper accounting education your employment options are endless. The Public Accounting concentration provides students with basic business skills as well as the accounting knowledge needed to pass the Certified Public Accounting CPA exam. Graduates of this program have a very high CPA exam pass rate and are heavily recruited by local and regional CPA firms. Most graduates will have job offers months before they graduate.
This program is designed to be the undergraduate component of the 3+2 accounting program which can earn the graduate a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in five years. In order to meet Colorado CPA licensing requirements (150 hours), students will need to complete the 3+2 program. The Public Accounting concentration is the required pathway for the 3+2 program and, in conjunction with the 3+2 program, will provide the curriculum needed for CPA licensure.
Campus Information
Colorado
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
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
Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has numerous job opportunities available, including both staff and faculty positions, as well as student employment opportunities. The university offers a variety of roles, from full-time faculty and staff positions to part-time and adjunct faculty roles, and even opportunities for students through work-study programs.
Student Employment:
CMU offers various student employment programs, including those requiring work-study funding and those that don't.
Work-Study:
Students can find work-study positions by completing the FAFSA and accepting their work-study award.
On-Campus Jobs:
Students can explore various on-campus jobs through the Handshake platform.
MAVworks:
Students can explore MAVworks, a program for on-campus student employment.
For Faculty and Staff:
- Full-time Faculty: CMU hires full-time faculty instructors in various departments.
- Adjunct Faculty: Part-time and contract-based faculty positions are also available.
- Staff Positions: The university also hires for staff positions, including administrative and classified staff.
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
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
83904 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 40 USD
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