Earn your Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern Illinois University
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern Illinois University
SIU’s faculty teach you right here at Harper’s campus
SIU’s accounting program provides undergraduate accounting program graduates with
the basic understanding of accounting concepts (financial, taxation, auditing, managerial
and accounting information systems) so you can prepare, analyze and communicate accounting
information.
A flexible curriculum assures that you are prepared for the many available career
options including public accounting, corporate accounting, not-for-profit accounting
and other roles in business consulting and finance.
While the SIU undergraduate accounting degree prepares you for an accounting career,
you must typically have completed 150 hours of coursework to sit for the CPA exam
in Illinois and most other states.
Currently, the accounting pathway is a fall start only.
Possible careers
Certified Public Accountant
Internal Auditor
Budget Analyst
Consultant
Admission requirements
Completion of at least 24 semester hours at accredited institutions, with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Completion of the following courses is highly recommended:
ACC 101
ACC 102
ENG 101
ENG 102
MTH 103
PSY 101 OR SOC 101
SPE 101
Additional coursework recommended to take prior to beginning at SIU
ECO 211
ECO 212
MTH 134
MTH 165 OR 225
SIU Disclaimer
You are encouraged to use this transfer guide when planning your progress towards
degree completion. Following a transfer guide does not guarantee admission into the
listed program. Information is attempted to be kept current; however, any curriculum changes reflected in the Undergraduate
Catalog override the information in this guide. Contact your Academic Advisor for
assistance in interpreting this guide.
Application Process
Submit an application at siu.edu/apply, selecting "Harper University Center" when prompted on the Partnerships and Agreements
page of the application.
Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities where you have previously
enrolled. Students with prior college credit will receive a transfer credit evaluation
upon admission.
You do not need to have attended Harper College for admission to this program.
After your application is complete and you have been admitted, you will be contacted
by an SIU academic advisor to schedule an initial advising appointment.
Take your first step toward earning a bachelor’s degree at the University Center by
requesting information. A University Center representative will reach out to review
your academic goals and create a customized University Center plan.
