Program Overview

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBA-Acc)

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBA-Acc) degree is a degree that combines the study of business, management, and economics with courses that provide the analytical and quantitative skills essential to a sound accounting education. This can also prepare you to pursue advanced education. The coursework provides students with a solid business foundation in the field. An emphasis is on critical thinking, decision-making, and Christian ethical behavior. The BBA degree program is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore business administration and accounting, meet educational goals, and enhance their career opportunities.

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

1. Demonstrate effective written communication skills. (SLO1)
2. Deliver effective oral presentations. (SLO2)
3. Apply advanced critical thinking to analyze complex accounting issues and formulate solutions. (SLO3)
4. Evaluate ethical dilemmas and propose solutions based on Christian ethical principles. (SLO4)
5. Research, analyze, and synthesize accounting-specific information for problem-solving and decision-making. (SLO5)

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

Completion Time

Curriculum

General Education Component

• 9 courses / 27 Semester Hours
  • Communication & English: 3 Required Courses / 9 Semester Hours
    • COM 100 Intro to Mass Communication
    • COM 200 Public Speaking
    • ENG 100 English Composition
    • ENG 110 Undergraduate Academic Writing /APA
    • ENG 300 Critical Thinking
  • Social Sciences: 2 Required Courses / 6 Semester Hours
    • POL 100 Introduction to Political Science
    • PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
    • SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
  • Math & Sciences: 2 Required Courses / 6 Semester Hours
    • ENV 100 Introduction to Environmental Science
    • INT 100 Introduction to Information Technology
  • Religious Studies: 2 Required Courses / 6 Semester Hours
    • REL 100 Introduction to Religion
    • REL 110 Introduction to the Bible
    • REL 200 Religions of the World

Common Professional Component

• 17 Required Courses / 51 Semester Hours
  • ACC 100 Financial Accounting
  • ACC 200 Principles of Managerial Accounting
  • BUS 100 Global Dimensions of Business
  • BUS 105 Statistics
  • BUS 110 Business Communications
  • BUS 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • BUS 300 Business Ethics
  • BUS 310 Business Law
  • BUS 400 Business Strategy and Policy
  • ECN 200 Introduction to Microeconomics
  • ECN 210 Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • ECN 300 Money and Banking
  • FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance
  • MGT 300 Principles of Management
  • MGT 320 Organizational Theory and Behavior
  • MGT 400 Operations Management
  • MKT 300 Marketing

Major Component

• 12 Required Courses / 36 Semester Hours
  • ACC 210 Cost Accounting
  • ACC 300 Intermediate Accounting I
  • ACC 310 Intermediate Accounting II
  • ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting III
  • ACC 350 Taxation I
  • ACC 360 Taxation II
  • ACC 400 Advanced Accounting I
  • ACC 410 Advanced Accounting II
  • ACC 420 Audit I
  • ACC 430 Audit II
  • ACC 440 International Accounting
  • FIN 440 Financial Statement Analysis

Elective Component

• 4 Semester Hours
  • The Electives Component requirement can be fulfilled by receiving credit for any undergraduate courses (100-499) that are not a requirement.
  • ELC 1 Elective 1
  • ELC 2 Elective 2

Internship Component

• 2 Semester Hours
  • The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL).
  • Internship I
  • Internship II

Total B.B.A. in ACC.

• 120 Semester Hours

Graduation Requirements

1. Complete 120 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
2. Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
3. Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
4. Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.

Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201

• Related Jobs: Business Administration and Management, General
• Job Outlook and Salary: Business

Major 2: CIP Code 52.0301

• Related Jobs: Accounting
• Job Outlook and Salary: Accounting and Auditing

Other Undergraduate Programs

• A.S.B.A.
• B.B.A.-ACC.
• B.B.A.
• B.I.T.