Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

The curriculum covers economics, statistics, accounting principles and international business, plus management, auditing and advanced accounting topics. Program-specific courses listed in the catalogue include:

• BUS-100, BUS-101
• ACC-201, ACC-202, ACC-311, ACC-312, ACC-341, ACC-342, ACC-371, ACC-372
• ECO-212, ECO-213, ECO-444
• MKG-210, MNG-210
• BUS-210, BUS-320, BUS-375, BUS-452
• FIN-210, FIN-330, FIN-383, FIN-384, FIN-440, FIN-450

Entry requirements

Students must be admitted to the DeVoe Division of Business before taking 300–400 level division courses (with an exception allowing accounting majors to take 300-level accounting prior to admission). To apply for admission to the division students must:

• Have completed 40 total credit hours.
• Have completed BUS-100, ACC-201, ACC-202, ECO-212, ECO-213, MNG-210 and MKG-210.
• Maintain a 2.5 overall GPA and a 2.5 GPA within the DeVoe Division of Business.
• Earn at least a grade of C in all courses required for the major and minor.
• Satisfy general education competencies for writing, mathematics and communication.
• Submit a portfolio (including a résumé and at least one showcase piece from listed courses), an individual admission essay, and complete a division interview.

The division reviews applications and reserves the right to deny admission for failure to meet behavioral expectations; transfer students may petition for admission if they satisfy substantially the same criteria. To continue in the division, students must maintain the GPA and course-grade standards described above.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for entry-level and early-career roles in finance and related fields. The programme lists potential occupations such as accountant, bookkeeper, credit counselor, financial manager, sales agent and tax examiner, and prepares students to complete an internship in a real work setting.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The university notes student support services and claims tuition and student-debt outcomes compare favorably to national averages; prospective students should consult IWU’s tuition pages, net-price calculator and financial aid office for up-to-date scholarship, grant and loan information specific to their situation.