Business Administration, Accounting Concentration, B.A.

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Business Administration Program Description and Learning Outcomes

Concentration Description

The accounting concentration is designed to provide a firm foundation in accounting. The Business Department believes that competence in accounting is fundamental to good management. Expertise will be gained which will open the possibilities for careers in private industry, governmental or other nonprofit accounting entities.

Careers in Accounting

A BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting can build your business savvy and give you valuable financial management skills. The jobs listed below are projected to grow 11% from 2014-2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are some careers to consider with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

Business Core

AC 2210 - Financial Accounting (4 credits)
AC 2220 - Management Accounting (4 credits)
BU 1110 - Introduction to Business (4 credits)
BU 2110 - Quantitative Methods (4 credits)
BU 2420 (until Spring 2 2020) - Organizational Behavior and Management (4 credits) meets LAS2 requirement
BU 2510 - Principles of Marketing (4 credits)
BU 3310 - Business Finance (4 credits)
BU 3620 - International Business (4 credits) meets LAS7 requirement
BU 3880 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (4 Credits)
BU 4040 - Strategic Management (4 credits)
CT 2430 - Information Systems in Organizations (4 credits)
EC 2110 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)
EC 2120 - Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)

Concentration Requirements

AC 3210 - Financial Reporting I (4 credits)
AC 3220 - Financial Reporting II (4 credits)
AC 3230 - Cost Accounting (4 credits)
AC 3290 - Federal Taxation (4 credits)

BA/BS Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum

Please visit the Liberal Arts and Sciences Options for courses that meet the LAS requirements.

WR 1015 - Writing in the Liberal Arts and Sciences I 4 credits
WR 1020 - Writing in the Liberal Arts and Sciences II 4 credits
MT 1020 - College Algebra (4 credits) or higher
LAS 1 - On Being Human (4 credits)
LAS 2 - Communities in America (4 credits)
LAS 3 - The Creative Arts (4 credits)
LAS 4 - Social Sciences (4 credits)
LAS 5 - Lab Science (4 credits)
LAS 6 - Humanities (4 credits)
LAS 7 - Global Perspectives (4 credits)

Electives

Select additional electives to meet 120 credits required for a bachelor’s degree.

Elective Courses