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Program Overview
Discover our 100% online B.A. in Accounting
The need for qualified accountants is increasing, so the UMPI Bachelor of Arts in Accounting YourPace online program prepares you to thrive in this highly rewarding field. Equip yourself with the principles and tools you need for in-demand accounting, auditing, and financial roles within the corporate, nonprofit, government, international, and private sectors.
In our accredited B.A. online accounting program, you will gain a thorough understanding of the strategic role accounting plays in business. As you complete competencies aligned with the expertise employers seek, you will apply analytical and critical-thinking skills in activities that require real-world problem-solving. You will also learn to navigate individual income tax guidelines and complex concepts of corporate, partnership, and estate and trust taxation.
What Is Competency-Based Education?
Designed to leverage your previous knowledge, college coursework, and work experience, competency-based education enables you to earn your degree at your pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant academic content.How our YourPace online programs save you time and money:
- Prove your knowledge, move ahead—the faster you advance, the more you save
- Flat tuition rate per 8-week session, no matter how many courses you complete
- With no weekly deadlines, you control the speed of completion
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
In this YourPace online program, you will learn to:
- Become proficient in QuickBooks
- Apply the principles of taxation, accounting information systems, auditing, and financial and managerial accounting
- Analyze and prepare financial statements, statements of income and retained earnings, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows as well as statements for mergers and acquisitions
- Prepare, present, and explain consolidated, partnership, and not-for-profit financial statements
- Become proficient in QuickBooks
- Apply the principles of taxation, accounting information systems, auditing, and financial and managerial accounting
- Analyze and prepare financial statements, statements of income and retained earnings, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows as well as statements for mergers and acquisitions
- Prepare, present, and explain consolidated, partnership, and not-for-profit financial statements
In this YourPace online program, you will learn to:
- Become proficient in QuickBooks
- Apply the principles of taxation, accounting information systems, auditing, and financial and managerial accounting
- Analyze and prepare financial statements, statements of income and retained earnings, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows as well as statements for mergers and acquisitions
- Prepare, present, and explain consolidated, partnership, and not-for-profit financial statements
- Become proficient in QuickBooks
- Apply the principles of taxation, accounting information systems, auditing, and financial and managerial accounting
- Analyze and prepare financial statements, statements of income and retained earnings, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows as well as statements for mergers and acquisitions
- Prepare, present, and explain consolidated, partnership, and not-for-profit financial statements
UMPI is ranked among the Top 10 Regional Colleges in the North for graduates with the least debt. – U.S. News & World Report, 2019.
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Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
The B.A. in Accounting YourPace online program features the same affordable flat tuition rate regardless of how many courses you complete each session. No hidden fees or extra textbook costs. The faster you finish, the more you save!
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Dates you need to know
There are six opportunities throughout the year to begin our B.A. in Accounting YourPace online program. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. UMPI must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by UMPI, please plan accordingly.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/23/23 | 9/19/23 | 9/22/23 | 10/17/23 | 10/19/23 | 12/15/23 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 | 1/16/24 | 12/12/23 | 12/15/23 | 1/9/24 | 1/11/24 | 3/8/24 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/11/24 | 2/6/24 | 2/9/24 | 3/5/24 | 3/7/24 | 5/3/24 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/6/24 | 4/2/24 | 4/5/24 | 4/30/24 | 5/2/24 | 6/28/24 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 7/1/24 | 6/11/24 | 6/14/24 | 6/25/24 | 6/27/24 | 8/23/24 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Requirements for this online bachelor’s in accounting program
We’ve made the admission process simple and streamlined so it’s easier for you to get started. Those interested in earning their B.A. in Accounting should have the equivalent of a high school diploma and possess some prior college credit and/or work experience.
Admission Requirements:
- No Application Fee
- Minimum 1.75 GPA
Admissions Requirements and Guidelines for Undergraduate Programs
- Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application.
- High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., HiSet, GED)
- Minimum cumulative college of GPA 1.75 from most recently attended institution
- Submission of all official transcripts:Transcripts are only considered official if they are sent directly to UMPI from the granting institution or their electronic ordering service. Student-submitted transcripts are not accepted.
- College credits with a cumulative GPA of less than a 1.75 must also submit a resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent). An interview may be required.
- Students who do not have any college credits must submit the following:
- Provide high school transcript, high school equivalency test (HiSet), or GED
- A resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent)
Instructions for international students:
- All international transcripts will only be accepted if the student provides them through an evaluation service. The evaluation agency must be a member of NACES or AICE. We will not accept unofficial copies (e.g., from the student)
- Canadian schools and universities from a French-only institution (mostly in the province of Quebec) must be evaluated
- International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting scores from an English language proficiency test taken no more than two-years prior to date of application
Additional guidelines for international applicants may be found here.
**Student under 20 years of age do not meet the requirements for the YourPace programs. We do offer other programs that may meet your needs. If you would like more information about our traditional programs, please visit https://www.umpi.edu/academics/. You can also reach out to the Admissions Office at [email protected] or by calling 207.768.9532.
Institutions and third-party vendors may submit official documents such as official transcripts and English proficiency exam score reports to: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Application Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412
Fax: 207-581-5456
Courses
A look at the Bachelor of Arts in Accounting online program
To earn your B.A. in Accounting you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.
The program includes 40 credit hours of general education courses, 59-62 credit hours of business core/Accounting Concentration courses, and 18-21 credit hours of electives.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change.
**Time to completion varies by student and is based on several factors including prior college coursework, relevant work experience, amount of time dedicated to studying, and the number of courses completed each session.
