Students in the Accounting program have the opportunities to:

Participate in comprehensive training, successfully complete an online IRS exam and volunteer at an income tax advising site.
Acquire the 150 credit hours needed to sit for the CPA exam while simultaneously working toward an advanced degree.
Meet face-to-face with accounting firms and local companies for networking, presentations and group discussions.

Programs

• Accounting, Bachelor of Business
• Accounting Minor

Concentrations

• Business Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Operations Mangement

Become a CPA or CMA

Our undergraduate accounting major creates a solid foundation for students who are planning to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams. Our 4+1 programs allow students to acquire the 150 credit hours needed to sit for the CPA exam while simultaneously working toward an advanced degree.

What Our Graduates Have Done With This Degree

Our alumni work in global, regional, and local accounting firms including KPMG International Ltd., Deloitte US; local and national banking institutions; and consulting and energy service firms. They have continued to study business, accounting and taxation at the graduate level, not only at Benedictine, but also at University of Illinois, DePaul University, and more.

Lisle

Accounting, BBA Requirements
Accounting Minor Requirements

Mesa

Accounting, BBA Requirements
Accounting Minor Requirements

Admissions Process and Requirements

Benedictine University has rolling admissions and does not have a deadline for accepting new applications for the fall semester. We encourage traditional undergraduate students to apply within their first semester of their senior year of high school. The application review process takes approximately one week. Once your completed application has been received and reviewed, an Admissions counselor will personally contact you by phone with your admission status. Prospective freshmen should accept the offer of admission and pay the tuition deposit no later than June 1 to secure their spot for the incoming freshman class.

GPA and Tests:

• GPA: 2.5 – 4.0
• SAT: 1060*
• ACT: 21*

*Test-optional policy

Higher education is an invaluable investment. At Benedictine University, we believe that the education we provide our students will yield valuable returns throughout the course of each student’s lifetime.

Benedictine University’s Office of Financial Aid is dedicated to assisting students and their families as they make this investment in themselves and their education. By helping students understand the resources available to them, we bridge the gap between the student’s cost of attendance and their ability to afford their degree. As a result, financial aid encompasses many different types of funding such as Benedictine University scholarships, federal and state grants, work-study opportunities, and federal and private student loans.

Every student’s financial background is different, and we pride ourselves on working with all students to help them make their Benedictine University education a possibility. We encourage all of our students and their families to use our website as a resource to understand all of the options available for funding their education.