High Point University
1 N University Pkwy, High Point, NC 27262, United States

High Point University is a private university in High Point, North Carolina. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university was founded as High Point College in 1924, and it became High Point University in 1991. HPU offers 63 undergraduate majors, 65 undergraduate minors, and 18 graduate majors.

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Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Why is Business is a Top Program?

  • Students enjoy strong job placement rates
  • Skills acquired in business are useful in all career fields
  • The Center for Entrepreneurship allows students to access experienced entrepreneurs and investors
  • The Professional Selling Program showcases student talent to top corporations
  • Students may combine business curriculum with world language and cultural studies in Chinese, French, Italian and Spanish
  • Students learn how to be professional and career-ready
  • The W. Allen Tilley Trading Room enables practical finance experience
  • Students have an opportunity to earn a 4 + 1 MBA
  • Accounting majors have multiple opportunities to intern with local, regional, and Big 4 accounting firms

Opportunities for Experiential Learning

Each student is encouraged to complete a work internship equivalent to at least two and one-half months of full-time work during the mid-point in course work. Advisors in The Phillips School of Business assist students in securing internships and credit may be earned for this internship. Students who desire to sit for the CPA examination in North Carolina can satisfy all requirements necessary within the curriculum and should consult with the Chair of Accounting & Finance as to which courses are necessary.

Student Clubs and Organizations

  • Accounting Club
  • Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
  • American Marketing Association
  • Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society
  • Entrepreneurship Club (eClub)
  • Healthcare Management Club
  • Floyd T. Craven Investment Club
  • National Retail Federation Student Association
  • PSB Selling Club
  • Real Estate Club
  • Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society

A Focused Curriculum

The B.S.B.A. in Accounting provides students with the analytical foundation of the discipline of accountancy. Included are the special tools of financial reporting and techniques of planning and control using financial and managerial accounting, income taxes, cost analysis and systems. Like all programs at HPU, the accounting degree seeks to develop the whole person. Consequently, the program combines general studies courses with business and accounting courses to provide students with a total academic experience.

Internship Opportunities

  • American Financial
  • Baker Tilly
  • CLA
  • DHG
  • Deloitte
  • EY
  • GAR International
  • General Electric
  • KPMG
  • Morgan Creek
  • Putnam Investments
  • PwC
  • Red Hat
  • Sharrard McGee
  • Utz Quality Foods
  • Williams Overman Pierce

Career Opportunities

There are practically no limits to the career opportunities available for you as an accountant. Choices range from public practice to industry to government and to education. Discover how The Premier Life Skills University has launched students to success in their careers.

  • Personal Financial Planner
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Information Technologist
  • Auditor
  • Tax Advisor
  • Investment Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Credit Analyst
  • Cost Accountant
  • Controller
  • Business Consultant
  • Financial Planner
  • Government Accountant
  • Educator

https://www.highpoint.edu/accounting/ 

Application – Submit the application for undergraduate admissions: www.highpoint.edu/apply.

Transcripts – Submit your official transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at HPU. We require certified English translations and curriculum evaluations of each transcript.

We recommend using one of the following companies for translation and Course-by-Course Evaluation:

Test Scores – High Point University does not require these scores, but they could meet your English Proficiency requirements or help you qualify for academic scholarships. If you have completed the SAT or ACT, you are encouraged to submit the official scores with your application with the links below.

  • SAT – The school code for SAT is 5293
  • ACT – The ACT code is 3108

English Proficiency –  Students of non English speaking countries are required to submit one of the following accepted English proficiency exams. Below are the accepted tests and the minimum test score requirements:

These are the minimum scores, but do not guarantee acceptance.

Students may be conditionally accepted based on their demonstrated English proficiency. If you are conditionally accepted for language proficiency, you will be required to complete the highest proficiency levels at INTERLINK.
Exceptions – Students of non English speaking countries who have completed school in the USA for 2 years or more do not have to submit an English language proficiency test.

https://www.highpoint.edu/admissions/international-admissions/ 

  • Early Decision (Priority 1, BINDING): November 1
  • Early Action (non-binding): November 15
  • Early Decision II (Priority 2, BINDING): February 1
  • Regular Decision (Priority): February 1
  • Regular Decision (Final): March 1

https://www.highpoint.edu/admissions/international-students/ 

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through channel partner.