The Beacom School of Business is the business school of the University of South Dakota, the state's flagship public university in Vermillion. It holds AACSB accreditation for both business and accounting. Programmes include undergraduate business degrees, a well-established MBA and a Master of Professional Accountancy. Vermillion is a small college town on the Missouri River, so costs are low.
Vermillion, South Dakota, United States
Official website: usd.edu
University of South Dakota
AACSB, business and accounting
Vermillion, South Dakota
$14,000 – $19,000
International students, undergraduate and master's
$10,000 – $13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on usd.edu before you apply.
BBA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Accounting
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Master of Professional Accountancy
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
AACSB accreditation for business and accounting.
A one-year MBA at a low public price.
Small classes in a college-town setting.
Accounting graduates join regional firms and prepare for the CPA exam.
Business graduates find roles with banks and insurers in Sioux Falls.
Graduates can apply for OPT after finishing.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Beacom Hall sits on USD's compact campus, a short walk from residence halls, the student union and the National Music Museum.
Vermillion is a small town on the Missouri River. Sioux Falls is about an hour north, and Sioux City is around 40 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by University of South Dakota
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
USD admits on a rolling basis. International students should apply by about June for fall and October for spring.
Business programmes start in fall and spring.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, University of South Dakota issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Business administration, accounting, the MBA and the accountancy master's are the main options. Undergraduates need secondary results and IELTS 6.0. Master's entry needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5; the MBA may ask for a GMAT or GRE or offer a waiver.
Yes. The University of South Dakota offers international scholarships, and some graduate business students hold assistantships. Check with the Beacom School.
