B.A. in Business Administration — Accounting
Shorelight - University of South Carolina, United States
First Year Course Fee
USD 36,414
Course Accredited By
SACSCOC
Offered through the prestigious Darla Moore School of Business, our accounting degree provides a solid technical education that equals the best schools in the Southeast. The Moore School blends fundamental coursework in the liberal arts and sciences with a strong business core, which prepares our students for the global marketplace.
- To prepare to become a successful accounting professional in a global information society, you will learn about the complete accounting cycle, including cost analysis and interpreting financial statements. You also will develop knowledge in tax, accounting information systems and auditing.
- Field trips to leading industries, service-learning opportunities, access to our accounting mentoring program and supervised internships will expose you to firsthand knowledge and experience so that you are well-equipped with the skills required to maintain a competitive edge in our demanding industry.
Enrollment Cycles
- April 2023
- July 2023
- September 2023
- December 2023
KENYA
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms C /7
- Undergraduate Bus null B/9
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms C /7
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms B-/8
English Requirements
Certificate
IELTS
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 (No section below 5.0)
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0 (no section below 4.5)
- Academic English (3 Terms) 0 - 3.5
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
TOEFL
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 – 59
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 (no section below 14)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 (no section below 12)
- Academic English (3 Terms) 0 – 39
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 – 49
- ID (2 Terms) 77
Duolingo
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 75
- AAP (2 Terms) 95
- EAP (3 Terms) 85
- Academic English (3 Terms) below 65
- Academic English (2 Terms) 65
- ID (2 Terms) 115
Uganda
- Certificate of Education or General Certificate of Education Level (O Level) Examination
- Certificate with 5 academic subjects passed is required
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms C7
- Undergraduate Bus null B3
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms C7
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms B5
English Requirements
Certificate IELTS
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 (No section below 5.0)
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0 (no section below 4.5)
- Academic English (3 Terms) 0 - 3.5
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
TOEFL
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 – 59
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 (no section below 14)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 (no section below 12)
- Academic English (3 Terms) 0 – 39
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 – 49
- ID (2 Terms) 77
Duolingo
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 75
- AAP (2 Terms) 95
- EAP (3 Terms) 85
- Academic English (3 Terms) below 65
- Academic English (2 Terms) 65
- ID (2 Terms) 115
TANZANIA
- Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms E/5
- Undergraduate Bus null C/3
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms E/5
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms D/4
English Requirements
Certificate IELTS
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 (No section below 5.0)
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0 (no section below 4.5)
Academic English (3 Terms) 0 - 3.5 - Academic English (2 Terms) 4
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
TOEFL
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 – 59
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 (no section below 14)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 (no section below 12)
- Academic English (3 Terms) 0 – 39
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 – 49
- ID (2 Terms) 77
Duolingo
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 75
- AAP (2 Terms) 95
- EAP (3 Terms) 85
- Academic English (3 Terms) below 65
- Academic English (2 Terms) 65
- ID (2 Terms) 115
UNITED KINGDOM
- See GCE criteria
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms GCE
- Undergraduate Bus null GCE
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms GCE
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms GCE
English Requirements
Certificate IELTS
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 (No section below 5.0)
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0 (no section below 4.5)
- Academic English (3 Terms) 0 - 3.5
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
TOEFL
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 – 59
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 (no section below 14)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 (no section below 12)
- Academic English (3 Terms) 0 – 39
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 – 49
- ID (2 Terms) 77
Duolingo
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 75
- AAP (2 Terms) 95
- EAP (3 Terms) 85
- Academic English (3 Terms) below 65
- Academic English (2 Terms) 65
- ID (2 Terms) 115
BTEC
- (BTEC) Extended Diploma (Level 3)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms 96 UCAS Points or MMM Grade
English Requirements
Certificate
IELTS
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 (No section below 5.0)
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0 (no section below 4.5)
- Academic English (3 Terms) 0 - 3.5
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
TOEFL
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 – 59
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 (no section below 14)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 (no section below 12)
- Academic English (3 Terms) 0 – 39
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 – 49
- ID (2 Terms) 77
Duolingo
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 75
- AAP (2 Terms) 95
- EAP (3 Terms) 85
- Academic English (3 Terms) below 65
- Academic English (2 Terms) 65
- ID (2 Terms) 115
GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O-LEVEL
- Five (5) college preparatory subjects passed. Students must meet the minimum age requirement of the university. Internal HS transcripts are not required. Proof of graduation is the IGCSE and/or GCE certificates. A Double Awards is awarded two units, so it would count as two subjects.
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms D or 4
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms D or 4
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms C or 5
- 5 college preparatory subjects passed; Students must also show transcripts demonstrating a minimum of eleven years of education and meet the minimum age requirement of the program
Undergraduate Bus null B
English Requirements
Certificate
IELTS
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 (No section below 5.0)
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0 (no section below 4.5)
- Academic English (3 Terms) 0 - 3.5
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
TOEFL
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 – 59
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 (no section below 14)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 (no section below 12)
- Academic English (3 Terms) 0 – 39
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 – 49
- ID (2 Terms) 77
Duolingo
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 75
- AAP (2 Terms) 95
- EAP (3 Terms) 85
- Academic English (3 Terms) below 65
- Academic English (2 Terms) 65
- ID (2 Terms) 115
- The Darla Moore School of Business has received numerous top academic and research rankings over the last several years. Our undergraduate international business education program is ranked No. 1 according to U.S. News & World Report, and our award-winning professors work closely with their students while remaining at the forefront of business.
The following courses fulfill some of the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in accounting:
- Financial Accounting I, II and III
- Accounting Lab
- Cost/Managerial Accounting
- Tax I
- Accounting Information Systems I
- Auditing I
- Advanced Cost/Managerial Accounting (and Lab)
- Typical cost for two semesters $53,882
- Tuition $36,414
- Housing $11,818
- Dining $3,650
- Other $2,000