Program Overview

Business Administration Accounting Bachelor's Degree

Program Overview

The Business Administration Accounting bachelor's degree program at American National University offers a comprehensive education in business and accounting. The program includes courses in taxation, management, and economics, and is designed to enhance analytical and quantitative capabilities. Students can choose electives in production and operations management, purchasing and materials management, corporate budgeting, organizational behavior, and strategic management.

Program Objectives

Upon graduation, students will be able to:

• Develop an extensive background in general accounting principles
• Build proficiency in software tools to create accurate business documents and perform essential accounting functions
• Enhance problem-solving and communication skills to effectively convey financial information
• Understand the interconnected roles of different business disciplines
• Gain a deep appreciation for the ethical, legal, and professional standards required of accountants

Experiential Learning Track

Students who complete 36 credit hours may apply to pursue the Experiential Learning Track, which requires maintaining professional experiences related to their field of study during enrollment. Successful entry to the Experiential Learning Track will require an attestation by the students and their supervisors.

CPA Exam

The accounting program is intended to deepen understanding and proficiency in accounting principles and practices, but it is not tailored to meet the state requirements for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Business Administration Accounting bachelor's degree program may pursue careers as:

• Auditor
• Accounting Clerk
• Bookkeeper
• Business Analyst
• Tax Preparer

Program Delivery

The program is offered through distance learning, which includes synchronous video and asynchronous online learning.

Tuition

The total tuition for the Business Administration Accounting bachelor's degree program is $48,780, which includes all fees, textbooks, and lab equipment.

Program Requirements

The program requires 180 credit hours, including:

• 112 credit hours of program core courses
• 56 credit hours of general education courses
• 8 credit hours of electives
• 4 credit hours of a capstone course

Program Core Courses

• ACC101 Principles of Accounting I
• ACC102 Principles of Accounting II
• ACC115 Computerized Accounting
• ACC200 Principles of Accounting III
• ACC201 Intermediate Accounting I
• ACC203 Cost Accounting I
• ACC216 Income Tax
• ACC313 Managerial Accounting
• ACC314 Auditing
• ACC317 Cost Accounting II
• ACC320 Intermediate Accounting II
• ACC416 Advanced Taxation
• ACC418 Municipal and Institutional Accounting
• ACC420 Intermediate Accounting III
• BUS110 Business Math I
• BUS120 Introduction to Finance
• BUS121 Principles of Economics
• BUS210 Business Math II
• BUS225 Business Communications
• BUS324 Financial Planning and Investments
• BUS386 Money, Banking and the Financial Marketplace
• BUS390 Research and Report Writing
• BUS490 Corporate Budgeting
• COM151 The Microsoft Office

General Education Courses

Students must select at least one course from each discipline, with a minimum of three courses at the 300-400 level.

• Written and Oral Communication: ENG102 English Composition, ENG126 Oral Communication
• Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: LOG215 Thinking Critically, LOG357 Logic and Critical Thinking, MAT101 Understanding Mathematics, MAT214 Algebra, MAT220 Algebra and Basic Statistics, MAT419 Introduction to Statistics
• Arts and Humanities: ETH205 Ethics, GEN241 Cultural Appreciation, REL330 World Religion
• Social and Behavioral Sciences: GOV340 American Government, HIS290 American History 1945-Present, HIS490 American Economic History, POL202 Political Science, PRO453 Parliamentary Procedures/Group Dynamics, PSY127 Psychology, PSY200 Human Growth and Development, SOC103 General Sociology, SOC463 Social Problems
• Physical/Natural Science: BIO101 Introduction to Biology, CHM105 General, Organic Biochemistry, ENV101 Environmental Science, PER330 Personal Health

Electives

Students must select two electives in consultation with their academic advisor to achieve a balanced educational program.