Program Overview

Online BBA in Accounting

Walsh University's online BBA with a specialty in accounting gives students the expertise needed to prepare for a career as a Certified Public Accountant or Managerial/Corporate Accountant.

Program Details

• 100% online
• 120 credits
• Students may transfer up to 88 credits
• Six intakes per year

Average Length of Program and Cost

• Average Length of Program: 12-24 Months
• Average Program Cost: $18,000

Next Start Dates

• March 9
• May 4
• June 29

The Walsh Advantage

• Earn your degree online from an accredited, trusted university
• Affordable, transparent tuition
• Military Friendly designation
• Tuition deferment/payment plans available
• Personalized attention from expert faculty
• Earn credits for previous life experience and work training

Career Outlook

• Positions Walsh University graduates have held include:
  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Tax Associate
  • Payroll Analyst
• Career Outlook and Average Salary:
  • Average Salary: $65,000-$70,000 per year
  • Job Growth: 4% (as fast as average)

Admission Requirements

• Must be age 21 or older
• Accepts transfer coursework of a C- or higher
• 2.0 GPA or higher
• Submit Documents (High School and College Transcripts and Resume)
• Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Degree Completion Graduate Story

Meet Jenn, Class of 2020

Accounting Degree Course Highlights

BUS 343 - Acct and Data Analytics

This course studies the conceptual framework to help students think through the steps needed to provide data-driven insights and recommendations within the field of accounting.

BUS 373 - Cost Accounting

This course includes the study of costing systems, breakeven points, inventory costing systems, master budgets, standard costs, and variance analysis.

BUS 423 - Federal Tax I, Individual

This course is the study of federal tax law as it applies to the individual, including gross income, deductions, losses, itemized deductions, credits, and property transactions.

BUS 434 - Auditing

The purpose of this course is to integrate auditing concepts, professional standards, and rules of conduct into practical aspects to assist students in understanding audit decisions and evidence accumulation.

BUS 470 - Advanced Accounting I

This course is a study of advanced financial accounting issues, emphasizing information on business combinations and consolidated financial statements.