Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

The curriculum covers core accounting and business subjects and engages students in career-focused, real-world projects. Key topics and course codes listed for the program include:

• Foundations and introductory business courses: BUS-100, BUS-101, BUS-210
• Accounting principles and intermediate courses: ACC-201, ACC-202, ACC-311, ACC-312, ACC-341, ACC-342, ACC-371, ACC-372, ACC-381, ACC-423, ACC-451, ACC-490
• Economics and finance: ECO-212 (Microeconomics), ECO-213 (Macroeconomics), FIN-210
• Management and marketing: MNG-210, MKG-210, BUS-320, BUS-375, BUS-452
• Program learning emphases: ethics and integrity in accounting, distinctions between managerial and financial accounting, managerial finance, data-driven decision-making, communication strategies, leadership and organizational control, and integrating Christian principles into professional practice.

Entry requirements

Admission to the DeVoe Division of Business is required before taking 300–400 level division courses (with an exception that accounting majors may take 300-level accounting courses prior to division admission). To apply for division admission students must:

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

The division reserves the right to deny admission based on preparedness or behavioral expectations. Transfer students must obtain approval for transfer credit and may petition for division admission if they meet substantially equivalent criteria.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for certification pathways and a range of accounting roles. Listed potential careers include:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Forensic accounting, advisory and consulting services, auditing and assurance, tax professional roles
• Employment across sectors: public accounting, corporate accounting and financial management, nonprofit organizations and Christian ministries, wealth management and financial planning, and government positions.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The university notes favorable outcomes on several financial and graduation benchmarks compared with national averages and indicates students may graduate with lower-than-average debt; prospective students should consult IWU’s tuition & fees pages and net price calculator for current cost and aid information. Standard scholarship, tutoring and student-support services are available through campus offices such as the Center for Student Success.