Accounting (BBA)
This program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and blends solid computer orientation with traditional business instruction. In addition to accounting, students also take finance, management, marketing, production and operations management, business law, computer applications, and computer programming courses.
Graduates Will:
- Understand business topics of accounting and accounting systems, finance, economics, management, marketing and production integrated with computer skills.
- Use spreadsheets to analyze financial statements.
- Understand income tax theory and practice for individuals, corporations and partnerships using manual and computerized methods.
- Understand the design, and operation of accounting information systems and auditing practices.
- Understand computer programming concepts including Visual BASIC.
- Understand the legal and ethical operations of a business entity.
Possible Career Choices
Cost Accountant: Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost reports and costing audits. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Financial Analyst: Responsible for conducting financial analysis projects and statistical studies. Maintains knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Internal Auditor: Audits the accounting and financial data of various departments within an organization. Maintains knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Payroll Administrator: Maintains production records, timesheets, and payroll system. May be responsible for computing withholding and deductions associated with net earnings. Typically reports to a payroll manager.
Controller: Responsible for directing an organization's accounting functions. These functions include establishing and maintaining the organization's accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Prepares financial reports and presents findings and recommendations to top management. Typically reports to top financial officer or CEO.
2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog
The Bachelor of Business Administration majors are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
The Bachelor of Business Administration program blends a solid computer orientation with traditional business, accounting, marketing, management, and finance courses. Computer related activities are integrated into coursework.
Students are required to select one business related major from Accounting, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. These specific majors greatly enhance the student’s future employment opportunities.
| Business Administration Core | 52 |
| ACCT 210 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 211 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BADM 220 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BADM 310 | Business Finance | 3 |
| BADM 321 | Business Statistics II | 3 |
| BADM 350 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BADM 360 | Organization & Management | 3 |
| BADM 370 | Marketing | 3 |
| BADM 405 | International Trade and Finance | 3 |
| BADM 425 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| BADM 482 | Business Policy & Strategy | 3 |
| CIS 251 | Business Application Programming | 3 |
| CIS 325 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CSC 206 | Advanced Computer Applications: | 3 * |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 121 | Survey of Calculus | 4 |
| OED 344 | Business Communication | 3 |
* Finance majors must take CSC 206: Adv App Excel as a prerequisite to BADM 331)
| Majors: (Select one 21 credit major) | 21 |
Accounting Major
| System-wide General Education Requirements* | 30 |
| Institutional Graduation Requirements** | 11 |
* Majors must take ECON 201 as part of the system-wide general education requirement. BBA majors that test directly into MATH 121 do not need to complete MATH 102, but must take 3 credits of general elective.
** Majors must take CIS 130 as part of the institutional graduation requirements.
| Business Administration Core | 52 |
| Accounting Major | 21 |
| ACCT 310 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 311 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 320 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 360 | Accounting Systems | 3 |
| ACCT 430 | Income Tax Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 431 | Advanced Income Tax | 3 |
| ACCT 450 | Auditing | 3 |
| Electives (Internship Encouraged)a | 14 |
aInternships may not exceed 8 credits
Note to Students:
Students planning to pursue a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), note that the following additional undergraduate (baccalaureate level) courses are commonly required for acceptance to an MBA program.
| ACCT 211 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BADM 310 | Business Finance | 3 |
| BADM 350 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BADM 360 | Organization & Management | 3 |
| BADM 370 | Marketing | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
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