Bachelor in Accounting (Bachelor's)

DeVry University began in 1931, when Dr. Herman DeVry founded the institution with a mission to rethink how students learn. His work as the inventor of the first portable silent motion picture projector shaped the university's early focus on innovation. DeVry now offers undergraduate certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, and master's degrees.

Academic options cover technology fields such as cybersecurity, information technology, and networking; business areas including accounting, human resources, and project management; and healthcare subjects such as healthcare administration and medical billing and coding. The Keller Graduate School of Management provides additional graduate degree and certificate options. Courses combine career-focused content with practical applications, and AI tools are incorporated through real-world practice and learning assistants in every course.

The Arlington location places DeVry University-Virginia in a city in the Washington, DC region, while the university's study model is designed around online learning. International students should expect flexible online study rather than a traditional residential campus experience. Faculty bring professional experience to their courses, and DeVry Care provides support from the first conversation through graduation and beyond. Sessions begin every eight weeks. Students may also be able to transfer qualifying credit hours, and scholarships, grants, employer reimbursement, and military or veteran benefits may help reduce education costs for eligible students.

Students complete accounting cycles, prepare financial statements, and analyze real company documents in coursework designed to mirror on-the-job tasks. They gain hands-on experience with accounting and finance software, including tools that incorporate artificial intelligence. Courses include practical applications of tax regulations, budgeting, cost accounting, and auditing in simulated and real-world scenarios. The program integrates content from Becker Professional Education to align with current industry standards.

Focus areas include Accounting Information Systems with AI, AI and Analytics for Accountants, Internal Audit, AI and Strategic Decision-Making, Business Applications of AI, Computer Applications with AI for Business.

The programme requires 120 credits distributed across 40 courses over eight semesters. Students complete coursework in accounting, business technology, tax compliance, auditing, and financial analysis, with no separate capstone or dissertation requirement.

Graduates enter roles such as accountant, auditor, budget analyst, cost accountant, financial analyst, and internal auditor in business and financial organizations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. No specific GPA or test scores are required. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application form.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. Online, full-time or part-time, with classes starting on August 31, 2026. The minimum completion time is 2 years and 8 months on an accelerated schedule. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 100% of applicants.