Program Overview

Accounting Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA)

The Accounting Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA) is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a solid foundation in accounting principles, theories, and practices. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to succeed in the accounting profession.

College and Program Learning Objectives

The program is designed to achieve specific learning objectives, which include:

• Developing a deep understanding of accounting concepts, principles, and theories
• Cultivating critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Fostering effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Preparing students for professional certification and licensure

Course Requirements

The program consists of a range of courses that provide students with a broad-based education in accounting and business. The courses are categorized into several sections, including:

Major Core Courses

• ACC1112 Financial Accounting II: This course introduces accounting for receivables, plant assets, intangible assets, liabilities, stockholders' equity, and investments. Students learn how to prepare and interpret cash flow statements.
• ACC1113 Managerial Accounting: This course introduces the use of accounting information for management planning, control in budget preparation, and the evaluation of cost behavior.
• ACC2240 Cost Accounting: This course examines accounting procedures and concepts applicable to the distribution of costs of business enterprises.
• ACC3351 Federal Taxation I: This course introduces the study of federal income tax, exploring principles of income recognition, business and non-business expense deductions, and tax situations specific to corporations.
• ACC3201 Intermediate Accounting I: This course presents an in-depth study of concepts, principles, and processes with an emphasis on contemporary theory.
• ACC3202 Intermediate Accounting II: This course builds on the concepts presented in Intermediate Accounting I, giving special attention to certain balance sheet classifications.
• ACC3310 Advanced Accounting: This course examines advanced theory and problem-solving for corporations and partnerships.
• ACC3352 Federal Taxation II: This course builds on the concepts presented in Federal Taxation I, focusing on the study of advanced income taxation.
• ACC4115 Advanced Accounting Information Systems: This course explores the relationship between data analytics and the accounting profession.
• ACC4410 Auditing: This course examines the role and function of the independent auditor, providing analyses of court decisions and rulings by regulatory agencies.

Business Core Courses

• ACC1111 Financial Accounting I: This course introduces the basic structure of accounting terminology and procedures of a business organization.
• BUS2231 Business Law I: This course provides students with detailed knowledge of the laws relating to contracts, commerce, property, sales, negotiable instruments, and employment.
• CIS1115 Computer Applications: This course provides an introduction to computer technology with an emphasis on applications.
• CIS2201 Advanced Spreadsheets: This course provides students with experience using spreadsheet applications.
• ECO2200 Principles of Economics: This course introduces students to the core concepts and principles of microeconomics.
• FIN3302 Corporate Finance: This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles relating to the study of finance.
• IBS2201 International Business: This course explores the diverse environment, management concerns, financial issues, and marketing questions faced by international business organizations.
• MGT2220 Principles of Management: This course examines operational theories of management under the functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
• MKT2220 Principles of Marketing: This course provides an introduction to fundamental principles and practices in the marketing process.
• MGT3332 Operations Management: This course explores production and operations management systems from the perspective of their ability to enhance value within organizations.

Liberal Arts and Science Core Courses

• ENG1105 Writing and Research: This course introduces expository writing through a comprehensive survey of forms of composition.
• ENG2205 Writing Through Literature: This course further develops the writing, reading, and interpretive abilities introduced in ENG1105.
• ENG2215 Public Speaking: This course is designed to help students improve oral communication skills.
• ENG2265 Business Communication: This course explores practical communication strategies and techniques needed for success in a continuously evolving work environment.
• ENG3316 The Confident Writer: This course explores a wide variety of non-fiction writing genres.
• HUM2225 Introduction to Ethics: This course introduces the study of ethics and moral philosophy.
• MAT2212 Quantitative Methods: This course introduces students to the personal use of mathematics and the applications for various business disciplines.
• MAT2215 Statistics I: This course introduces statistical methods and procedures.
• SOC1123 First Year Experience: This course explores the challenges students most frequently face in pursuing and achieving a college degree.
• SOC2231 Human Relations: This course develops the interpersonal skills known to be key ingredients for successful everyday interactions.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours, including all required courses and electives. Accounting majors must achieve a minimum of a C average in Financial Accounting I, Financial Accounting II, and Managerial Accounting to enroll in Intermediate Accounting I.

Professional Licensure & Certification

Information about professional licensure and/or certification requirements for this program is available upon request.