BS in Accounting Information Systems Degree Take Your Next Step
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120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Help Build Tomorrow’s Financial Systems with an Accounting Information Systems Degree
If you’re seeking an exciting career in business and technology, Liberty can help! Our 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Systems (IS) – Accounting Information Systems degree will help you gain the technical expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills you need to succeed. You’ll learn how to design and manage information systems that collect, process, and store financial data.
Prepare to launch a career in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Whether you’re looking to switch career paths or enter the workforce for the first time, our accounting information systems (AIS) degree is a great option.
This program explores important leadership and communication techniques. You’ll also develop in-demand technical skills. That way, you can develop and manage effective accounting software for your business.
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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Bachelor’s in Accounting Systems Degree?
At Liberty, we are dedicated to excellence and integrity. Our accounting information systems classes are taught by seasoned faculty with years of real-world business experience. By learning from these industry experts, you can gain valuable skills and insider tips that will help set you apart from the competition.
Earn a degree that fits your schedule. Liberty’s accounting information systems degree program is available 100% online — and with no set login times. You can complete your coursework from anywhere in the world, without having to relocate or take time off from work to attend classes on campus. The best part? You’ll have the freedom to stay invested in your family and career while completing your degree!
Liberty has been a pioneer in distance learning since 1985. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to Training Champions for Christ has not. All of our courses integrate biblical principles with professional knowledge, so you can lead in your industry with integrity. You’ll be equipped to make business decisions that are both financially and ethically sound.
What Will You Study with Our Accounting Information Systems Courses?
Throughout this program, you’ll learn how to create and manage financial information systems. With this knowledge, you can use technology to solve business problems and discover more efficient ways to handle your company’s data.
This degree includes several core IS courses. You’ll explore topics like business law, managerial accounting, application programming, web architecture, system design and analysis, and IS project management. By gaining foundational knowledge in these areas, you can develop a diverse skill set that will be useful in a variety of jobs.
Our AIS training includes a multidisciplinary approach to business, accounting, and information technology. Within the AIS cognate, you’ll take auditing and accounting courses and explore how accounting information systems function in today’s business world.
AIS systems play a vital role in helping business owners make informed decisions and streamline operations. By learning how to carry out IT audits and launch new IS processes, you can help your company manage every aspect of its accounting data — including balance sheets, bookkeeping software, bank reconciliations, and more!
Potential Career Opportunities
Liberty’s accounting information systems courses online can equip you for success in many different AIS jobs. You can graduate ready to work in the field of accounting, business, or technology. Some of the roles you may qualify for include:
- Accounting information systems specialist
- Accounting systems auditor
- Data analyst
- Information systems engineer
- Systems analyst
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business.
- View the Undergraduate Business Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
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Admission Information for Our BS in Accounting Information Systems Program
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a BS in Accounting Information Systems degree?
Liberty’s BS in AIS program provides a firm foundation in accounting practices and information technology (IT) resources. Additionally, our courses seek to hone your leadership skills. That way, you won’t just know how to design accounting information systems — you can manage these systems and equip teams of employees to accomplish your company’s goals.
What’s the difference between accounting information systems and accounting information technology?
Liberty’s information technology (IT) programs equip students to work as programmers or software developers. In other words, an IT degree is primarily technical. In contrast, our IS degrees explore the holistic management of technology, people, and business processes.
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