Online BS in Accounting
Build Foundational Skills for Your Accounting Career
100% Online
4 Years
121 Credits
$446 – $504 per Credit
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Develop Financial Expertise To Make Strategic Business Decisions
- Apply By: 08/14/2026
- Start Class: 08/25/2026
All types of organizations rely on accountants to analyze financial performance and inform financial decision-making. In Delaware State University’s accredited online BS in Accounting program, you’ll gain practical management skills plus rigorous accounting knowledge. Throughout your program, you’ll have opportunities to build real-world experience and network with industry-leading organizations.
Program Details
- Study with the only AACSB-accredited HBCU in the tri-state area.
- Participate in specialized career development days.
- Attend conferences by the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and more.
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Curriculum
Explore Leading-Edge Management and Accounting Topics
33 Upper-Level Credits
Multiple Elective Options
The online Bachelor of Science in Accounting is designed to help you grow into a well-rounded business professional prepared for leadership roles in accounting. In addition to core accounting and business fundamentals, you’ll hone critical skills like financial analysis, business decision-making using IT tools, quantitative and qualitative research, ethical reasoning and professional communication.
Discover the Benefits of DSU’s Accounting Curriculum
Prepare for Industry Certification
Complete hours toward the minimum required to sit for credentials such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Complete an Optional Internship
Bridge theory and experience through an internship with an accounting firm, government agency or corporate accounting department.
Study With Flexible Scheduling
Benefit from DSU’s 100% online BS in Accounting. Study at times and places that work for you while maintaining your commitments.
Admission Requirements
Apply Quickly and Easily
Application Deadline 08/14/26
Start Date 08/25/26
We’ve streamlined the application process to save you time and arrive at an admission decision sooner. Submit your online application along with official copies of your transcripts for transfer credit evaluation.
You can transfer up to 60 credits from a two-year community or junior college, and up to 15 credits from a four-year college or university. All transcripts must show an official GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
| Online Application Form | Apply Now |
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| Application Fee | $35; waivers available |
| Minimum GPA | 2.0 on a 4.0 scale |
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| Test Scores | Not required |
International Students
DSU offers an empowering community to students from around the world. In addition to the basic admission requirements, you’ll submit the following items with your application. Be sure to apply at least 90 days before classes start so that you have ample time to fulfill these requirements.
| Visa | Only F-1 visas are accepted for international admission to degree programs. If you’re an F-1 transfer student, we require a copy of your I-20 form upon admission |
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| Financial Documentation | International applicants must submit proof of funds to cover at least their first year of study. If living with a friend or relative in the U.S., students must submit additional documentation such as an affidavit of free room and board with supporting documents. For financial documentation, international students must forward the required financial evidence to the Office of International Affairs |
| Transcript Evaluation | Transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation agency (such as WES or ECE) and sent to DSU |
| Standardized Test Scores | Acceptable tests include TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT or ELI |
Begin Your Journey to Delaware State University
Each student follows a unique path to DSU, and we’re here to make your journey a success. Visit our Admissions Hub to explore the steps you’ll complete when applying for an online program. You can also learn about transferring credits, using military benefits and taking the next step as an international student.
AdmissionsTuition & Aid
Benefit From Affordable Tuition
Education is an important investment in your future, so at Delaware State University, we’re committed to transparency surrounding our tuition and fees. Please see the tuition breakdown for the online BS in Accounting program below.
| Cost per Credit Hour | $446 – $504 |
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| Total Number of Credit Hours | 121 |
| Total Estimated Tuition | Varies |
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| Other Costs to Budget For | The estimated tuition does not include expenses incurred during the online program. |
Supporting the Ambitions of Military Students
DSU is proud to support the educational goals of active-duty and veteran service members. Here, you’ll receive guidance for your mission to continue your education, and you can make the most of the benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Plus, learn how you can receive credit for the knowledge and skills gained through your military service.
Tuition & Financial Aid
When you succeed professionally, your entire community rises with you. Knowing that education plays a central role in that success, DSU offers cost-effective tuition so that financial barriers don’t stand between you and your goals. Visit our Tuition and Aid page to learn how to make online education fit your budget.
Tuition Details
Apply Your New Skills to In-Demand Careers
With your online accounting degree from DSU, you can enter the job market with valuable skills and experience for the accounting, banking, business and finance industries. The job outlook for business and financial occupations is promising: About 942,500 openings are projected each year, on average, from 2024 to 2034.1 Now is a great time to make your move into these growing career paths.
Careers With a Bachelor’s in Accounting
Accountants and Auditors $81,680 per year2
Tax Examiners, Collectors and Revenue Agents $59,740 per year3
What You’ll Learn
The BS in Accounting online program equips you with career-ready skills that you can utilize immediately. You’ll build the analytical thinking, problem-solving ability and ethical foundation that employers value across industries.
- Decision-making
- Electronic spreadsheets
- Graphics and presentations
- Managerial accounting
- Modern management techniques
- Negotiation
- Preparation and presentation of financial statements
- Tax accounting
- Valuation of assets
- Word processing
- Written and oral presentation skills
Program Outcomes
Students in the program will develop the ability to:
- Understand and apply core business fundamentals and accounting fundamentals
- Think creatively and apply accounting knowledge in innovative ways
- Communicate professionally
- Use information technology for research, decision-making and problem-solving
- Write accounting research reports that incorporate qualitative and quantitative data analysis and integrate information from multiple sources
- Identify ethical dilemmas and uphold professional responsibilities
- Work effectively in diverse settings that include individuals of varying educational backgrounds, experience, gender, age, race and national origin
Learn From Faculty Who Believe in Your Potential
Our faculty will welcome you like family and provide personalized mentorship to bring your goals to life. They understand your perspective and experiences — after all, many of our instructors walked similar paths before becoming leaders in their fields. Rely on their professional expertise as you prepare to advance in the career that interests you.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Business and Financial Occupations.” August 28, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Accountants and Auditors.” August 28, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents.” August 28, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/tax-examiners-and-collectors-and-revenue-agents.htm.