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Accountants remain indispensable to organizations across all industries. Earning a business degree with an accounting specialization provides immediate access to entry-level accounting positions after graduation, while also laying the foundation for pursuing advanced credentials like the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or specialized graduate studies in accounting.
An accounting major equips students with hands-on experience in managerial, financial, and cost accounting methodologies, along with the ability to create and interpret financial statements – essential competencies for professional accounting success. The Hill accounting program delivers a comprehensive curriculum designed to launch students into rewarding accounting careers.
Beyond the exceptional student benefits detailed below, accounting majors gain exclusive eligibility for the prestigious Accounting Fellowship Program. With roots stretching back over 25 years, this distinguished network now includes more than 450 current and former Hill accounting students. Recognized throughout the accounting profession as a mark of excellence reserved for top-performing Paul J. Hill School of Business students, the Accounting Fellowship Program provides privileged access to industry leaders, ensuring participants are fully prepared for professional achievement.
Students must have completed High School (Secondary School) or partial post-secondary.
Entry requirements may vary from country by country.
English language requirement:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Internet Based: Overall 83; Reading: 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20; Writing: 20
IELTS – Academic: Overall Band score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 59, No area with less than 59
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 85
Application deadlines: Fall term – August 15 (subject to change based on application volume); Winter term – December 15 (subject to change based on application volume); Spring/Summer term – April 15 (subject to change based on application volume)