| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-31 | - |
| 2024-12-01 | - |
Program Overview
Saint Louis University's integrated accounting program enables undergraduates to simultaneously pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting. This program offers financial advantages, with unused undergraduate scholarships applicable to master's coursework. Students with high GPAs may be exempt from the GMAT, and the program is accredited by the prestigious AACSB, ensuring high academic standards and professional recognition.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Saint Louis University's integrated accounting program allows students to complete both undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting simultaneously. This program is designed for students entering SLU with both a University scholarship and college credit earned before entering SLU. There may be a financial aid advantage to this option, as unused undergraduate University scholarships may be applied to master-level coursework.
Assessment:
For admission into this program, a student’s overall grade point average (GPA) and GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score are very important. The GMAT will be waived for SLU accounting undergraduates with a minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA, or a minimum 3.40 accounting GPA, at the end of 105 credits.
Other:
Saint Louis University's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the premier business school accrediting body. Achieving AACSB accreditation ensures continuous quality improvement in the learning environment through enhancements to the curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career planning and placement and the intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Approximately 5% of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation. The accounting program is also separately accredited by the AACSB, one of only 193 schools to have earned this distinction.
Saint Louis University
Overview:
Saint Louis University (SLU) is a Jesuit Catholic university with a rich history spanning over 200 years. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence, student-centered approach, and research-driven environment. SLU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, law, medicine, nursing, and more.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
SLU provides a vibrant and supportive campus community with a strong emphasis on student involvement. Students can participate in a variety of clubs, organizations, and activities, including athletics, service learning, and cultural events. The university also offers resources for student well-being, such as counseling services and wellness programs.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Excellence:
SLU is recognized for its high-quality academic programs and dedicated faculty.Experiential Learning:
The university emphasizes hands-on learning through internships, research opportunities, and study abroad programs.Supportive Community:
SLU fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where students can connect with peers, faculty, and staff.Billiken Promise:
This program offers admitted undergraduate students a range of benefits, including virtual internships, guaranteed study abroad opportunities, and flexible scholarships.Academic Programs:
SLU offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate:
94 bachelor's degree programsGraduate:
88 master's degree programsProfessional:
Programs in law, medicine, and other fieldsThe university is particularly known for its strengths in the following areas:
Health Sciences:
Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and other related fieldsBusiness:
Finance, Marketing, Management, and EntrepreneurshipLaw:
Legal studies and practiceArts and Sciences:
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural SciencesOther:
SLU has a beautiful residential campus located in Midtown St. Louis, Missouri. The university also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, offering study abroad opportunities for students.
Entry Requirements:
- Overall GPA and GMAT score: These are very important for admission.
- GMAT waiver: The GMAT is waived for SLU accounting undergraduates with a minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA, or a minimum 3.40 accounting GPA, at the end of 105 credits.
- Minimum 75 semester college credits: This includes a minimum of 15 credits completed at SLU with a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average.
- Upper-level accounting course: Completed at SLU with a grade of "B" or better.
